ASEAN Briefing

Using BI to Benchmark Consumer Markets in ASEAN with a Focus on Indonesia

Indonesia sits at the center of ASEAN’s consumer narrative. It is the region’s largest market by population and consumption, ...
The Diplomat

Where Does Indonesia’s Prabowo Subianto Stand on Foreign Policy?

Presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto, center, salutes at photographers upon arrival to attend the “Declaration of Peaceful Election Campaign” at the General Election Commission Building, in Jakarta ...
The Diplomat

Where Are Indonesia’s Women Leaders?

There was something missing among the main candidates for Indonesia’s presidency in February’s election: women. Indonesia has already had a woman as president: In 2001, Megawati Sukarnoputri became ...
The New York Times

Pope Visits Indonesia, Where Muslim-Christian Harmony Is Under Strain

Indonesia is proud of its religious diversity and its reputation for tolerance, but minorities, including Catholics, still face discrimination. By Sui-Lee Wee and Emma Bubola Sui-Lee Wee traveled to ...
Associated Press

Indonesia’s massive metals build-out is felling the forest for batteries

LELILEF SAWAI, Indonesia (AP) — On a steep trek up to his forest farm on the Indonesian island of Halmahera, Librek Loha let out a cry of dismay. “Aduuuuh,” he said, his voice trailing off.