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Reversing course, Indonesia conditionally allows new coal-fired power plants

Reversing course, Indonesia conditionally allows new coal-fired power plants

The president also issued a decree requiring all government institutions to switch to electric vehicles by 2030.

Is Xi Jinping looking to take Chairman Mao’s place?

Is Xi Jinping looking to take Chairman Mao’s place?

Mao Zedong, who died nearly 50 years ago, is a model for Xi’s consolidation of personal power, former Chinese Communist Party school officials say.

Philippine senator calls for a ‘claimants only’ Code of Conduct on South China Sea

Philippine senator calls for a ‘claimants only’ Code of Conduct on South China Sea

Imee Marcos says reaching a COC without ASEAN non-claimants may hasten agreement on the contested waters.

Interview: Chinese workers held by armed guard, denied wages, forced into overtime

Interview: Chinese workers held by armed guard, denied wages, forced into overtime

Former migrant worker Zhang Qiang speaks out about his ordeal after taking a ‘highly paid’ job in Indonesia.

Rights group: No ties between 4 Papuans killed last month and rebels

Six army personnel, including two officers, have been implicated in killing and mutilating victims.

Interview: Chinese workers held by armed guard, denied wages, forced into overtime

Interview: Chinese workers held by armed guard, denied wages, forced into overtime

Former migrant worker Zhang Qiang speaks out about his ordeal after taking a ‘highly paid’ job in Indonesia.

Indonesian President Joko Widodo listens as U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during an event with leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as part of the U.S.-ASEAN Special Summit, in Washington, May 13, 2022.

Analysts: As G20 chair, Jokowi should not be skipping UN General Assembly

2022-09-22

His continued in-person absence at annual debate hurts Indonesia’s global standing, they add.

Malaysian Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah (left) and Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai attend a news conference in Bangkok, Aug. 10, 2022.

Malaysia to push ASEAN for swift decision on Myanmar 5-point consensus

2022-09-19

In New York, top diplomat Saifuddin Abdullah says he’s dissatisfied with Southeast Asian bloc’s engagement with Burmese opposition.

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