The United States-China rivalry and growing fears of a new North Korean nuclear test will loom over a meeting this week of Southeast Asian leaders attended by US President Joe Biden. #ASEAN#US#China#NorthKorea
The former military general has gone so far as to portray himself as a successor to President Jokowi, who some construe to have given a tacit endorsement to Prabowo’s third presidential bid. #Pemilu2024#Prabowo
An alleged corruption in the 4G base transceiver station (BTS) provision for the frontier, outermost and remote regions (3T) will cause great damage to the Indonesian people. #4g#Digital#Network
Eastern European countries are preparing for a possible wave of Ukrainian refugees as Russia targets power and heating plants ahead of winter. #Russia#Ukraine#Refugees
Nearing the end of the year, employers and workers have yet to reach an agreement on the 2023 minimum wage increase as both sides differ on the factors used to reach the final figure. #MinimumWage
COP27 is frequently portrayed as a clash between developing and richer nations, as poorer countries argue that wealthier states should pay more in compensation for damage caused by historical greenhouse-gas emissions. #COP27#ClimateChange
Trafficked, beaten and locked up far from his family in China, Lu was one of thousands of people in Cambodia forced to operate online scams to line their captors' pockets. #Cambodia#Scammers
Napoli extended its lead at the top of Serie A to eight points on Tuesday after beating Empoli 2-0 to claim its 10th straight league win, before nearest challenger AC Milan drew 0-0 with struggling Cremonese. #Napoli#SerieA
Along Jakarta’s ever-transforming coastline, fishing communities welcome the months of September through December by giving thanks to the oceans, with young people taking the helm in holding on to tradition. #Coastline#Sinking
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Russian President Vladimir Putin may yet attend next week’s Group of 20 Leaders’ Summit – albeit virtually – President Jokowi suggested on Tuesday. #Putin#G20
Indonesia insisted on working to meet global goals through its own interpretations, refusing to make any rhetorical promises while still emphasizing its commitment to climate action. #COP27#MarufAmin
Amid concerns over global economic activity and reduced cross-border trade, Indonesia has posted another solid GDP reading, setting the country apart from many others ahead of the Group of Twenty (G20) Summit. #gdp#q3#indonesia
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres warned world leaders at a climate summit in Egypt on Monday that humanity faced a stark choice between working together or "collective suicide" in the battle against global warming. #cop27#un
"President Jokowi sees the importance of making hard decisions on foreign policy, furthering Indonesia on the international stage," Jusuf Wanandi, Centre for Strategic and International Studies Board of Trustees Vice Chair, said.
Indonesia is currently in the throes of its most severe outbreak of COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic.
From the government’s (erstwhile) insistence on prioritizing the economy, to overwhelmed doctors and overflowing hospitals, the realities of mitigating the “second wave” of infections are heartbreaking.
Here is a collection of articles, op-eds and editorial pieces that portray the dire situation of the past week: