Amy Sood

Indonesia must bolster support for informal and rural businesses if it is to revive its slowing economy and meet President Prabowo Subianto’s ambitious goal of raising annual growth to 8 per cent by the end of his term, according to […]

As speculation mounts over a potential acquisition of Indonesian consumer tech giant GoTo by Singapore-based Grab, analysts warn the deal could face opposition in Indonesia over foreign ownership concerns and the regional clout of the potential owner. The reported deal

Indian manufacturers are sounding the alarm over a growing influx of low-cost Chinese goods, from yarn and steel to toys and electronics, warning that they are being priced out of their own markets as Beijing redirects more exports away from

Indonesia is reviewing a formal request from France for the transfer of a death-row inmate back to his home country after spending 20 years in prison in the Southeast Asian nation over drug charges. Frenchman Serge Atlaoui, 61, was arrested

Kim Keon-hee, South Korea’s first lady, has become a lightning rod for controversy amid the chaos caused by her husband’s failed attempt to impose martial law last week, with scandals tied to her wealth and influence seen as a major

AirAsia is aiming to partner with China’s state-owned aircraft manufacturer to expand its fleet and increase its presence across Southeast Asia to meet rising travel demand in the post-pandemic era, according to Tony Fernandes, the Malaysian budget airline’s chief executive.

Indonesia’s new Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has launched a public complaint desk in a move analysts say may be aimed at bolstering his populist image, but the programme has been met with scepticism over its practicality and relevance. The physical

Prabowo Subianto has officially been sworn in as Indonesia’s next president, taking his oath of office on Sunday morning to become the eighth leader of Southeast Asia’s largest democracy. The former defence minister succeeded his rival-turned-ally Joko Widodo, who stepped

President-elect Prabowo Subianto is set to reshape Indonesia’s government after parliament lifted limits on cabinet size, a move analysts say will help him consolidate power and reward allies but risks creating bureaucratic bloat. Lawmakers, largely supportive of outgoing President Joko

Malaysia must navigate global trade tensions carefully as it seeks to sustain competition in its electric-vehicle sector through incentives for local manufacturers and lure investment, according to its Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz. In an exclusive interview