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Indonesian video-on-demand films take world by storm

A series of Netflix Originals is helping cinema from Southeast Asia’s largest nation win global appreciation.

Al Jazeera · Feb 8, 2023

ASEAN Ministers Urge Myanmar Junta to Implement Agreed Peace Plan

Southeast Asian ministers at the end of two-day talks in Indonesia on Saturday urged Myanmar's junta to implement a five-point peace plan agreed two years ago to create a path towards ending the country's political crisis. Indonesia -- Southeast Asia's biggest economy -- is the chair of the 10-member Association…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 4, 2023

Asean ministers hold ‘frank’ talks on Myanmar

JAKARTA: The conflict in Myanmar dominated the year’s first meeting of Asean foreign ministers on Friday, with Indonesia’s top diplomat saying that member states had “frank” discussions on the issue.

Bangkok Post · Feb 3, 2023

Indonesia to offer 10 oil and gas blocks in 2023, including in S. China Sea

JAKARTA: Indonesia plans to offer 10 oil and gas working areas this year, including a block in the South China Sea, amid efforts to boost energy production and make new discoveries, a senior energy ministry official said on Monday.

Bangkok Post · Jan 30, 2023

Indonesian Muslims protest Quran burning in Sweden

Hundreds of Indonesian Muslims have marched to the heavily guarded Swedish Embassy in Jakarta to denounce the recent desecration of Islam’s holy book by far-right activists in Sweden and the Netherlands

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2023

Indonesia says forged ingredient label may be cause of cough syrup deaths

JAKARTA: Indonesian police said on Monday a local trader of industrial-grade chemicals sold them as pharmaceutical-grade, leading to their use in medicated syrups that authorities suspect may have caused deaths of more than 200 children across the country.

Bangkok Post · Jan 30, 2023

Hijabi 'indie mothers' embraced by Indonesian music fans

JAKARTA: At a packed festival in central Jakarta, hijab-clad sexagenarian singer Rien Djamain bursts into an upbeat track about nuclear destruction to a crowd of thousands, mostly young Indonesians.

Bangkok Post · Jan 27, 2023

Indonesia wants exporters to keep money at home

JAKARTA: Indonesia is formulating incentives for exporters to keep their foreign-exchange earnings onshore for at least three months, its chief economics minister said on Thursday.

Bangkok Post · Jan 26, 2023

Indonesia Masters: Lakshya Sen, Saina Nehwal progress to second round, HS Prannoy out

JAKARTA: India's HS Prannoy faltered in the opening round, but compatriots Lakshya Sen and Saina Nehwal made an impressive start at the Indonesia Masters Super 500 tournament, advancing to the second round of singles events with contrasting wins here on Wednesday.

The Times of India · Jan 25, 2023

Indonesia Masters: Priyanshu Rajawat enters main draw, Praneeth's struggle continues

JAKARTA: Priyanshu Rajawat progressed to the main draw with two fine victories but the rest of the Indians, including B Sai Praneeth, in the men's singles competition faltered in the qualifying round of the Indonesia Masters Super 500 tournament on Tuesday.

The Times of India · Jan 24, 2023