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ASEAN's Next Target: Digital Economic Community

The shift in digital technology has changed the focus on goods and services trade from what is traded to how it is traded.
Opinion May 12, 2023 | 9:24 pm

Let's Fight Human Trafficking: Jokowi Tells ASEAN

The call follows many Indonesians falling prey to online job scams and getting trafficked to other ASEAN countries.
News May 11, 2023 | 10:38 pm

Engagement Does Not Mean Recognition: Indonesia on Myanmar

Indonesia is ready to talk with all stakeholders in Myanmar, but these engagements do not mean recognition.
News May 11, 2023 | 4:11 pm

RI-Malaysia-Thailand Triangle Trade Hits $618b in Crisis-Hit 2021

The IMT-GT subregional grouping is convening in Labuan Bajo in hopes to set sail for a stronger economic cooperation.
Business May 11, 2023 | 12:44 pm

Timor Leste on Right Track for Full ASEAN Membership: PM

Works are already underway to improve Timor Leste’s infrastructure as the country aims for a full ASEAN membership.
News May 10, 2023 | 9:39 pm

Cambodian PM Apologizes for Upside-Down Indonesian Flag at SEA Games

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen made the apology directly to President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo when both leaders met at the 42nd ASEAN Summit.
News May 10, 2023 | 2:48 pm

Myanmar’s Vacant Seat at 42nd ASEAN Summit

ASEAN has kept the Myanmar junta out of its high-level summits due to a lack of progress in the five-point consensus.
News May 10, 2023 | 12:31 pm

Will ASEAN Only Be Spectator or Engine of Growth?: Jokowi

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has officially kicked off the 42nd ASEAN Summit in Labuan Bajo.
News May 10, 2023 | 9:53 am

Indonesia, Vietnam Aim for $15 Billion Trade by 2028

Indonesia and Vietnam are feeling confident on meeting the 2028 trade goal as long as the trade barriers ease, if not removed completely.
Business May 9, 2023 | 7:51 pm

Indonesia Doesn’t Want ASEAN to Be a Haven for Criminals

Indonesia says it is about time that ASEAN makes some progress in the bloc’s extradition treaty negotiations.
News May 9, 2023 | 5:17 pm

Timor Leste PM Lands in Labuan Bajo for ASEAN Summit

ASEAN leaders begin to arrive at the fishing town of Labuan Bajo for the bloc’s 42nd summit.
News May 9, 2023 | 3:48 pm

Gunfight Hampers ASEAN's Aid Delivery in Myanmar: Jokowi

Jokowi did not give further details of the gunfight that had interrupted ASEAN's bloc attempts to deliver the humanitarian aid in Myanmar.
News May 8, 2023 | 6:36 pm

ASEAN Leaders to Tackle Regional Crises at Tropical Resort

The regional bloc's member states will meet for three days starting Tuesday, with the U.S-China rivalry as a backdrop.
News May 8, 2023 | 5:13 pm

ASEAN to Launch Negotiations on Digital Economy Pact in September

ASEAN has agreed to commence the negotiations on the region’s digital economy framework pact two years earlier than originally planned.
Tech May 8, 2023 | 12:23 pm

ASEAN to Work on Roadmap to Expand Payment Connectivity

To date, six Thai banks have connected to Indonesia’s QR-code facilitated payments or the QRIS, including the Bangkok Bank.
Business May 7, 2023 | 7:13 pm

143 Indonesians Rescued from Trafficking Ring in Philippines

A recent anti-trafficking operations in the Philippines saved 1,048 people from 10 different countries, including Indonesia.
News May 5, 2023 | 9:36 pm

‘Quiet Diplomacy’ Doesn’t Mean We Are Doing Nothing: Indonesia on Myanmar

Indonesia has had more than 60 engagements with the stakeholders in Myanmar over the past four months.
News May 5, 2023 | 5:00 pm

Thai PM to Skip 42nd ASEAN Summit due to Election

Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-Cha will sit out the ASEAN Summit and will have his deputy prime minister joining on his behalf.
News May 5, 2023 | 1:48 pm

Indonesia to Deploy Thousands of Police Personnel to Guard ASEAN Summit

Some 947 personnel guarding the 42nd ASEAN Summit are officers from the National Police Headquarters.
News May 5, 2023 | 7:29 am

ASEAN Summit to Produce Document on Regional Village Network

A region-wide network in which the villages can exchange knowledge and explore partnership can spur ASEAN's village development.
News Apr 30, 2023 | 10:46 pm