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Digital debt traps snare Indonesia's middle-class
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Electric vehicles
Vingroup unit, Egypt's Prime Group join on EV chargers in Indonesia
Network of 100,000 stations will charge VinFast EVs in Jakarta and other cities
Interview
Indonesian telco Indosat aims to boost profits with Nvidia AI tie-up
CEO says company also working with Cisco, Mastercard to nurture tech talent
Opinion
Is there any upside for Southeast Asia's economies under Trump 2.0?
Jakarta fears U.S. pushing Indonesia into zero-sum game on trade
Business deals
Indonesian telecom rivals XL Axiata and Smartfren finalize $6.5bn merger
New entity to launch next year after CEO resignation, labor strike
Tech Asia
In Indonesia, smartphone makers want sales, Jakarta wants investment
Oppo, Samsung and Apple see growth potential but the price is more local manufacturing
Commodities
Indonesia criticizes EU over inflexibility on deforestation regulation
Spat threatens broader bilateral ties, diplomats say
DealStreetAsia
Indonesia sovereign fund widens focus to food, agriculture, minerals
Chief investment officer says it will align with new president's priorities
Comment
Active diplomacy of Indonesia's new president carries its own risks
Prabowo's South China Sea faux pas highlights inexperience, limits of top-down approach
Commodities
Palm oil prices hit 30-month high on Malaysian output concern
Indonesian export tariffs and speculative money also push up commodity
Climate Change
Indonesia says Exxon will invest $15bn in carbon storage
Oil heavyweight plans to work with state-owned Pertamina
Photos
Through the Lens: Botched martial law in South Korea, Thai cannabis expo and more
A selection of photos from across Asia
Life
Indonesia looks to past glories in replica monuments
Reinvention of medieval palace hints at new president's grand vision for the past
Climate Change
Asia-Pacific carbon trade receives a 'groundbreaking' boost
From Indonesia to Japan, billions of dollars worth of projects proliferate
Technology
Apple to offer Indonesia $1bn in investment, minister says
Move would be 10 times tech giant's previous bid to end iPhone 16 sales ban
ASEAN Money
Millions of Indonesians fall into digital debt trap as spending power wanes
Many middle-income earners caught out by stratospheric interest rates
Opinion
Trump and Prabowo should enhance economic ties to counter China
New Indonesian president leans toward China on the economy, and U.S. on security
Commodities
Indonesia cocoa crunch stuns chocolate makers in Asia
Climate change and farming worries spur push for substitutes as prices soar
Comment
Asia prepares for Trump 2.0 and end of U.S-centric economic order
Higher tariffs could drive many in the region toward BRICS and the Global South
Editor-in-Chief’s Picks
Letter from Nikkei Asia's editor: The consequences of Indonesia's iPhone sales ban
Shin Nakayama shares his weekly reflections and recommendations
#techAsia
Indonesia wrangles with Apple and suppliers brace for tariffs
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times
Politics
Prabowo's candidates lead in key Indonesia governor races, except Jakarta
Runoff expected in capital after opposition wins first round
Technology
Indonesia's Apple dispute and iPhone 16 sales ban: 5 things to know
Tech giant has just one supplier in the country, versus 35 in Vietnam
Politics
Indonesians head to polls for country's biggest regional elections
Tight races in Jakarta and Central Java, a proxy fight between Jokowi and his former party
Crime
Former Indonesian minister to stand trial in politically charged graft case
Thomas Lembong is associate of ex-presidential candidate Anies Baswedan
International relations
China blunder, U.S. uncertainty mark Prabowo's debut foreign trip
New leader turns Indonesia 'totally outward looking' with 16-day tour
Technology
Indonesia rejects Apple's $100m investment to lift iPhone 16 sales ban
Government wants manufacturing development plus $10m from earlier pledge
Trade
Indonesia's illicit cigarette trade thrives as legal industry slumps
State excise duty revenue from tobacco sector falls for first time in 17 years
Your Week in Asia
Indonesia regional polls, India GDP, Taiwan's Lai goes abroad
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Politics
Indonesia's Prabowo to play 'active' role on global stage, says expert
Expected to draw inspiration from predecessors' different diplomatic styles