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Indonesian minister’s sudden exit sparks alarm for global funds
Published on 09/09/2025
» The sudden removal of Sri Mulyani Indrawati as Indonesia’s finance minister is bound to rattle global investors, who saw her as a voice of fiscal responsibility in an administration pushing for bigger spending.
Prabowo ousts finance chief Indrawati, risking Indonesia turmoil
Published on 08/09/2025
» Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto removed Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati from her post, risking renewed financial turmoil for Southeast Asia’s biggest economy following days of violent protests against his administration.
Indonesia doubles international airport count to boost travel
Bloomberg News, Published on 13/08/2025
» JAKARTA — Indonesia has doubled its number of international airports in a bid to boost tourism and economic growth under President Prabowo Subianto, reversing a policy set last year by predecessor Joko Widodo’s administration that halved the number to control costs.
Thaksin among 'dream team' to advise sovereign fund Danantara Indonesia
Published on 24/03/2025
» JAKARTA - New sovereign fund Danantara Indonesia on Monday unveiled its "dream team" to chart its strategy, which included ex-presidents and advisory roles for hedge fund manager Ray Dalio, economist Jeffrey Sachs and influential former premier Thaksin Shinawatra.
Prabowo faces investor revolt over Indonesia’s economic path
Published on 21/03/2025
» For months, President Prabowo Subianto’s moves to chip away at Indonesia’s long-established economic guardrails have stoked anxiety in markets. This week’s sudden rout suggests investor patience is wearing thin.
Indonesian president takes local leaders to ‘boot camp’
Published on 22/02/2025
» President Prabowo Subianto, the ex-general who rose to power pledging to upend Indonesian politics, is taking hundreds of regional leaders on a week-long “boot camp” just as signs of dissent emerge against his populist government.
Philippines to repatriate Filipina drug convict from Indonesia
Reuters, Published on 20/11/2024
» MANILA/JAKARTA — A Filipina spared from execution on drug trafficking charges in Indonesia in 2015 will be returned to the Philippines after years of negotiations between the two Southeast Asian neighbours, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Wednesday.
Where Kamala Harris, Donald Trump are likely to diverge on Southeast Asia
South China Morning Post, Published on 22/10/2024
» The presidential race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris comes at a time of rising geopolitical tensions on multiple fronts.
How Indonesia’s transformative leader tarnished his legacy
Published on 20/10/2024
» JAKARTA, Indonesia — The words “emergency warning” galvanised protesters in Indonesia in August. It was a rallying cry to protect the world’s third-largest democracy, which broke free from dictatorship less than 30 years ago. Thousands of protesters took to the streets. Some stormed the gates of parliament, tearing one down in fury.
Prabowo takes up Indonesian presidency, vows to tackle corruption
Published on 20/10/2024
» JAKARTA - Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto on Sunday took over as president of the world's third-largest democracy, vowing to combat internal issues such as corruption that plague the country and to make it more self-sufficient.