Startups
Japan's MUFG launches $100m fund to back Indonesian startups
Megabank looks to boost Indonesian subsidiary Danamon with tech collaborations
Indonesia
China tech
China's JD.com to shut e-commerce sites in Indonesia, Thailand
Retreat reflects ASEAN's highly competitive e-commerce landscape
Market Spotlight
Grab, Coupang shares rebound as investors cheer cost-cutting
IPO prospects remain uncertain despite gains by Asian tech stars
Your Week in Asia
BYD's EV debut in Japan, Samsung results, ASEAN foreign ministers meeting
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Energy
Indonesia's geothermal plants billow with foreign investments
Japan's Inpex, Singapore's Start Energy join rush to develop renewable energy source
Politics
Violence at Chinese-owned nickel smelter in Indonesia raises alarm
Analysts say government, company action on labor is essential to prevent spread
Politics
Indonesia's capital relocation set to shape 2024 presidential poll
Former Jakarta governor calls out 'minimal public engagement' on Nusantara
South China Sea
Indonesia boosts South China Sea security ahead of energy project
Oil and gas development near Natuna Islands could spur tension with China
Pharmaceuticals
WHO urges 'immediate action' after cough syrup deaths
Contaminated over-the-counter medicines killed 300-plus children in 2022
Travel & Leisure
China resumes overseas group tours, excludes Japan
Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines among those receiving such Chinese travelers
Arts
Indonesia's first female superhero is back
Cinematic rebirth of 'Sri Asih' coincides with women's rights crisis
Business Spotlight
Thailand and Indonesia gear up for return of Chinese tourists
After a three-year lull, is Southeast Asia's travel sector ready for a rush?
Economy
Bank Indonesia lifts benchmark rate to over 3-year high of 5.75%
As Malaysia holds fast, Jakarta's central bank moves to quell inflation
DealStreetAsia
Creative Gorilla launches $20m fund to back Indonesian startups
Debut fund is looking to invest in consumer-focused companies
Media & Entertainment
Esports organizer VSPN eyes growth in Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia
Shanghai-based company expects end to China's zero-COVID to boost industry
Society
Two workers die in clashes at Indonesia nickel smelter
Violence erupts as workers demonstrate for better pay and safety
Myanmar Crisis
Indonesia to set up office of ASEAN special envoy on Myanmar
Foreign minister to lead mission as Naypyitaw fails to move on 5-point consensus
DealStreetAsia
Singapore parenting platform Welovesupermom bags $6m in funding
Company offers price comparisons and hosts parent communities
The Nikkei View
ASEAN chair Indonesia has big role in upholding regional order
Jakarta's most urgent task is to press Myanmar's military regime to conform
Natural disasters
7.6 quake damages buildings in Indonesia, felt in Australia
Indonesian authorities issue tsunami warning but no anomaly seen
