Indonesia
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Asia
Prabowo Subianto’s economic policy is weakening Indonesia
And it comes at a time where America is slapping tariffs on the world
Asia
Indonesia’s shakedown of Apple comes to an end
But the iPhone maker got the better of the negotiations
Asia
Prabowo Subianto is drastically cutting Indonesia’s budget
The cash saved is going into a new fund he controls
Leaders
Prabowo Subianto takes a chainsaw to Indonesia’s budget
The result? More money for the president’s boondoggles
Asia
Can Indonesia make its Top Gun dreams a reality?
An aircraft-carrier is the last thing its navy needs
Asia
Indonesia nearly has a monopoly on nickel. What next?
Prabowo Subianto, the new president, wants to create an electric car supply chain
Leaders
Just because Indonesia has nickel doesn’t mean it should make EVs
Economic nationalists are making a reckless bet
Asia
Indonesia’s Prabowo is desperate to impress Trump and Xi
The new president’s first foreign tour was a shambles
Asia
Will Prabowo Subianto cosy up to Donald Trump or to China?
The first foreign trips for Indonesia’s new president raise awkward questions
Asia
Yes sir: a bizarre initiation ritual for Indonesia’s cabinet
The newly-inaugurated president sends his ministers to boot camp
Asia
Making nickel is a nightmare. Unless you are Indonesian
Gluts and shortages notwithstanding, Indonesia wants to double down on resource nationalism