Indonesia election latest: Polls close but floods cause delays
JAKARTA -- Indonesians cast their ballots Wednesday to choose the successor to Joko "Jokowi" Widodo in the world's largest direct presidential vote.
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Samsung chief focuses on business as prosecutors appeal fraud acquittal
SEOUL -- Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong, fresh off an acquittal in a high-profile corporate malfeasance trial, wasted no time last week in displaying hands on management, foregoing a traditional South Korean holiday to inspect the company's operations in Malaysia.
Why the Year of the Dragon doesn't bode well for China’s declining population
The Chinese Year of the Dragon is widely perceived in Asia-Pacific to be an auspicious year to have a baby — but it hasn't meant well for the country's declining population.
Why has China recognised Taliban’s envoy to Beijing?
Beijing’s move is being seen as a shot in the arm for an isolated Taliban as it struggles for global recognition amid Western sanctions.
Indonesia election 2024: will young voters be key in picking the right man on Valentine’s Day?
The organisation of the world’s largest single-day election is no easy feat given the challenge of reaching out to voters living across Indonesia’s vast archipelago comprising over 17,000 islands.
A Popular Leader’s Surprising Turn Shadows Indonesia’s Election
More than 100 million people are voting on Wednesday in one of the biggest elections in the world. The contest for the top prize — the presidency of Indonesia — is a three-way race.
Wednesday Briefing: Indonesia Is Voting Today
The world’s third-largest democracy is today selecting not only a new president, but also members of Parliament and local representatives.
Its Forces Depleted, Myanmar Junta Says It Will Enforce a Military Draft
For more than three years, Myanmar’s biggest cities have remained under the unyielding grip of the military junta. But the streets of places like Yangon were uncharacteristically quiet Monday evening as a sense of fear pervaded the country.