November
Inside Trump’s controversial plans to develop Bali
The president’s relationship with Indonesian billionaire Hary Tanoesoedibjo and a recent hot-mic moment have placed the Trump Organisation’s plans in the spotlight.
Amnesia is turning Asia’s tyrants into heroes
Indonesia’s decision to honour former dictator Suharto as a hero is a reminder that when nations forget their authoritarian pasts, they risk inviting them back.
Australia and Indonesia unveil new defence treaty
The treaty marks the latest in a string of foreign policy victories for Anthony Albanese, including a smooth White House visit and a web of Pacific agreements.
September
Following Trump snub, PM still hoping for a handshake
US President Donald Trump’s dance card this week is full and the Australian prime minister is not on it, the US administration has confirmed.
Indonesia’s Prabowo fires respected finance minister after protests
Sri Mulyani Indrawati had clashed over the budget with the president, who is trying to draw a line under deadly protests over the struggling economy.
Open letter to President Prabowo: Indonesia is at a crossroads
This could become a moment of lasting repression, or of democratic renewal. It all depends on the Indonesian leader’s decisions from here – and his choices will echo for decades.
Indonesia’s protests may fade. The fury won’t
The protests on the streets aren’t just about money. They represent a growing disillusionment with democracy.
Delivery driver’s death unleashes Indonesia’s rage
Deadly protests in nearly a dozen major cities were initially over rising costs of living, but are now a major test for President Prabowo Subianto.
August
Australia issues warning to stay away as Indonesia’s protests spread
Indonesia’s president cancelled a major overseas trip as he grapples with rising violent protests across Indonesia over falling wages and job losses.
Indonesia lures Australian drugmakers as alternative to Trump
The head of Indonesia’s FDA is in Canberra meeting with investors as part of a push to attract Australian biotechs to the country.
July
RBA’s radical surcharge ban; Tyro tanks; 21 stocks to avoid profit drought
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Keating tapped to advise Indonesian president and $1.37trn fund
President Prabowo Subianto invited the former prime minister to take on the role in a personal letter delivered by Indonesia’s foreign minister.
As Indonesia’s economy slows, some say it’s no time for a free lunch
President Prabowo Subianto promised no-cost meals for every student in the country. But unemployment is rising, and some analysts say he’s making matters worse.
May
From Jakarta deals to Vatican kneels, Albanese crafts his statesman act
The PM is looking relaxed and comfortable in the face of a demoralised opposition. But is this as good as it gets for Labor?
April
Albanese tries (and fails) to not sound overconfident
Peter Dutton’s campaign is in deep trouble as the Coalition loses its mojo and the federal government’s confidence surges.
Nations try ‘banding together’ in new global trade era
Officials around the world are dashing to diversify their economies. But the fight between the US and China casts a long shadow.
December
2024 broke a 120-year election record that is terrible news for Labor
The billions who voted in 2024 sent an angry message to incumbent governments and warmed to populists, particularly on the right.
December 2024
Prabowo’s first overseas visit was a shambles
The Indonesian president was so charmed by Xi Jinping that he agreed to a Chinese draft of a joint statement that gave away his nation’s longstanding positions.
November 2024
‘Ignorant’: Former spy boss hits Liberals over Bali Nine criticism
Dennis Richardson says the AFP’s controversial role in the arrest of the Bali Nine needs to be considered.
Dealing under way to bring Bali Nine back to Australia
But the Australians convicted in Indonesia of smuggling heroin would have to serve their sentences at home, the government says.