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Joko Widodo prepares for geopolitical balancing act with Ukraine war raging and US-China tensions high
Host Joko Widodo tells FT he reached the conclusion after speaking to Russian leader last week
Joe Biden and Xi Jinping may meet at the G20 in Indonesia, whose president embodies an older non-aligned tradition
Jakarta is sinking but experts warn government cannot afford Joko Widodo’s ambitious legacy project
The economy is prospering despite the sense of crisis elsewhere but the country’s politics could become more unstable
Leader of south-east Asia’s largest economy wants to buy cheaper fuel to tame soaring energy costs
November conference raises prospect of a meeting with Biden in wake of growing tensions with west
Critics object to ‘Java-centric’ name amid claims of hasty legislation and corruption concerns
Luhut Pandjaitan has emerged as President Joko Widodo’s right-hand man
With Covid-19 cases rocketing, Jakarta bets on inoculating 180m citizens across 10,000 islands
US faces task to win back strategically important nation after Beijing makes inroads
Overhaul of tax and labour market laws rushed through parliament despite union protests
President’s infrastructure success has defined him. But he relies on personality not process
Government’s incoherent response to outbreak raises contagion fears during Ramadan exodus
Parliament hopes tax and labour market reforms will help boost manufacturing base
Steering group also includes Abu Dhabi prince and SoftBank chief in bid to boost investor confidence
For the Middle Eastern country this smacks more of political than financial gains
President Joko Widodo appoints Prabowo Subianto to new cabinet for his second term
Joko Widodo feels heat as violent opposition to changes threatens investor sentiment
A climate of impunity over violence against reporters is strengthening
East Kalimantan to host planned $33bn city to replace sinking Jakarta megacity
Both see 2032 Games as a chance to step out as global powers
Expansion to fall short of target on weak consumption and gloomy external picture
Defeated opposition candidate to file lawsuit to try to overturn result of presidential poll
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