Indonesia set to elect next president: 5 things to know
JAKARTA -- Indonesians will elect the country's next president on Feb. 14, determining the direction of the world's fourth-most-populous nation for the next five years.
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Australia to propose green mining standards amid slump in EV metals
TOKYO -- Australia will propose setting up international standards for ethical and environmentally friendly mining in an attempt to command higher prices for its minerals amid a sluggish market and competition from countries like Indonesia.
What is ‘blue carbon’? Southeast Asia’s net zero answer faces setbacks
The ocean system comprising tiny phytoplanktons to mangrove belts and sea grasses can store up to five times more carbon than tropical forests, but its vast natural potential is being rapidly depleted, according to Siti Maryam Yaakub, senior director at Singapore-based International Blue Carbon Institute.
South Korea lawmakers urge tougher laws after alleged theft of KF-21 warplane data
South Korean lawmakers have called for the government to enact tougher laws on preventing leaks of defence secrets after Indonesian engineers were allegedly caught attempting to take a removable drive containing data related to the KF-21 fighter jet.
With Boeing 737 Max orders set for late arrival in Asia, will Airbus and China’s Comac benefit?
As aviation giant Boeing races to address defects plaguing its 737 model following a mid-air blowout in the US, expected delays in deliveries to its Asian clients could consolidate rival Airbus’ lead and open a window of opportunity for Chinese planemaker Comac, analysts said.
Singapore jails helper who stole more than US$30,000 from employer with dementia
Albertina Kallu, 46, was jailed on Monday for 16 months. She pleaded guilty to one count of accessing computer material with intent to commit criminal breach of trust by an employee.
Indonesia election 2024: Prabowo takes flak for ‘slow brains’ remark, anti-disability rhetoric in final debate
Three presidential hopefuls faced off on Sunday to discuss issues ranging from health to employment, culture, information technology, social welfare, and inclusion.
Will TikTok’s deal with Indonesian e-commerce giant Tokopedia set precedent to make allies out of enemies?
It made sense for Tokopedia, GoTo Chief Executive Officer Patrick Walujo said, as the e-commerce platform was burning cash and had seen transaction volumes decline by more than 25 per cent at the start of last year.