Southeast Asia's old air hubs are revving back to life
SUBANG, Malaysia/JAKARTA/BANGKOK -- Since last year, Indonesian airline TransNusa has routinely shuttled passengers between Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur two to three times each day.
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US assures Manila of support after PLA vessel’s ‘deliberate collision’ in South China Sea
US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan on Tuesday condemned China’s “deliberate collision” with two Philippine coastguard vessels this week near the disputed Sabina Shoal during a call with his counterpart in Manila, and cited “continued historic momentum” in the US-Philippine relationship.
Japan's Toyota Tsusho to develop and supply biofuels in Indonesia
TOKYO -- Japanese trading house Toyota Tsusho will develop and supply biofuels and green hydrogen with Indonesian state-run oil company Pertamina, part of efforts led by Tokyo to support decarbonization in Southeast Asia.
Bali’s overtourism a cautionary tale for developing Asia
Barcelona residents marched against tourists in July after similar protests in Venice earlier in 2024.
Indonesia and Australia finalize new bilateral defense treaty
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Indonesia and Australia on Tuesday finalized a new bilateral defense treaty that will enhance the neighboring nations’ ability to operate their militaries in each other’s territory.
Global Trade Needs a China Alternative. India Needs Better Ports.
The Rishiri Galaxy, a Panamian-flagged tanker one and a half times the length of a football field, sat tethered to the dock on a muggy day at the Jawaharlal Nehru Port on the west coast of India. Freshly arrived from the Persian Gulf, it bore industrial chemicals — raw materials for Indian factories that make pharmaceuticals, auto parts, cosmetics, construction materials and scores of other modern concoctions.
Australia and Indonesia seal treaty-level defense pact
SYDNEY (Reuters) -- Australia and Indonesia agreed a treaty-level defense cooperation agreement which allow Australian and Indonesian militaries to operate from each other's countries, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday.
Hyundai Motor revving up Indonesia’s EV potential
South Korea’s Hyundai Motor is building a complete electric vehicle (EV) supply chain in Indonesia, a drive in line with the Southeast Asian nation’s policy of moving away from raw mineral exports and into more value-added production.