World Nov 15, 2022
G20 considers resolution condemning Russian invasion
The summit marks the first time the G20 leaders are meeting since Russia's February invasion of Ukraine, which Russia has described as a "special military operation."
Asia Pacific / Science & Health Sep 30, 2022
A Chinese mRNA COVID vaccine gets its first approval — in Indonesia
Indonesia's food and drugs agency approved the use of Walvax Biotechnology's mRNA vaccine, which has been in development for more than two years.
World Jul 8, 2022
War looms large over G20 event as Russia meets rivals in Bali
The buildup to the gathering on the Indonesian island of Bali has been dominated by the war and its impact on the global economy.
Asia Pacific Mar 18, 2022
In Indonesia, hopes rising for long-awaited sexual violence bill
Lawmakers have been talking about the bill since 2016, with its progress stalled by several political parties.
Asia Pacific Jan 25, 2022
Indonesia and Singapore sign extradition, airspace and defense agreements
The issue of extradition has long been a frustration for Indonesia because of concerns about the difficulty of bringing some fugitives accused of embezzling large sums to justice.
Asia Pacific Oct 20, 2021
Indonesia's Jokowi urges developed countries to commit to climate funding goals
Rich countries have missed a target to raise $100 billion a year to support developing countries in their climate action projects.
Asia Pacific Jul 21, 2021
'Don't get sick': Indonesia's poor miss out on COVID-19 care
The pandemic has been a grinding descent toward poverty and hunger for many of the country's economically vulnerable.
Asia Pacific Apr 5, 2021
With stories and puppets, environmentalist battles to save Indonesia's mangroves
Caked in mud up to their knees, a small group of Indonesian youngsters plant mangrove saplings along a stretch of exposed coastline next to the Java Sea under the watchful eye of local environmentalist Samsudin. A former school teacher, Samsudin has now dedicated his life ...
Asia Pacific / Politics | FOCUS Nov 19, 2020
In Indonesia, making of a mayor sparks talk of nation's newest dynasty
The political aspirations of the president's son have raised suspicions that the leader is forming a new dynasty to elbow its way in among Indonesia's old elites.
Asia Pacific Jan 7, 2020
Indonesia mobilizes fishermen to join warships in territorial standoff with China
Indonesia will mobilize fishermen to join warships in the South China Sea and help defend against Chinese vessels, the government in Jakarta said on Monday, as the biggest standoff for years between Southeast Asia's largest country and China escalated off the coast. In an unusually ...