Will Indonesia’s desire to host the 2036 Olympics go up in flames over economics, geopolitics?
During the visit, the pair met International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach to reaffirm Indonesia’s ambition to host the games.
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Indonesia's Prabowo asks Russia for help to develop nuclear power
JAKARTA -- Prabowo Subianto, Indonesia's president-elect, asked Russia to support nuclear energy development in the Southeast Asian country during his meeting with President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Wednesday, the last leg of his tour of four countries.
Prabowo’s meeting with Putin underscores Indonesia’s ‘friend to all’ foreign policy
The Indonesian defence minister met with Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow on Wednesday following his visits to France, Serbia and Turkey earlier in the week.
‘Perfect Hong Kong girl’ Vivian Kong, China’s commercial jets, Singapore row: 7 highlights
Chinese swimmer Zhang Yufei’s bronze medal in the women’s 100m butterfly has been met with encouragement and cynicism on social media. United States swimmer Torri Huske clinched the gold medal, with compatriot and world-record holder Gretchen Walsh in second place.
Malaysia’s Anwar outraged over removal of Facebook post on Haniyeh assassination
Muslim-majority Malaysia is a supporter of the Palestinian cause and Anwar had posted a video recording of his phone call with a Hamas official to offer condolences over Haniyeh’s death, which was later removed.
Japan orders 'drastic reforms' after new Toyota certification violations
The Japanese government ordered Toyota Motor on Wednesday to make "drastic reforms" after discovering new violations in the automaker's vehicle certification procedures.
Japan orders Toyota to make ‘drastic reforms’ after new certification violations
The Japanese government ordered Toyota Motor on Wednesday to make “drastic reforms” after discovering new violations in the carmaker’s vehicle certification procedures.
China values ties with Italy, Xi tells Meloni
TOKYO -- Chinese President Xi Jinping met visiting Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Monday and reassured her that Beijing values its ties with the third-largest economy in the European Union, state media said.