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Online Scam and Trafficking Lead to Mass Cancellations from Chinese Tour Groups to Thailand
As the Chinese New Year approaches, what should have been a bustling season for Thai hotels and airlines is taking a sharp turn. Tour groups from China are canceling their bookings en masse, and independent travelers are hesitating to finalize plans. The reason? Safety concerns from ...
Indonesia Mulls Russian Oil Imports Amid Newest U.S. Sanctions on Russian Oil
Indonesia’s recent entry into the BRICS economic bloc has reignited discussions about the potential to import oil from Russia, a move that could reshape its energy strategy and further complicate its position in the global geopolitical landscape. Luhut Binsar ...
Thailand’s Record Investment Boom: How China and Tech are Shaping the Future
Thailand reached a significant milestone in 2024, attracting $33 billion in investment applications, the highest in a decade. China played a key role in this growth, supporting 810 projects worth $5 billion and strengthening its presence in Southeast Asia’s evolving economy.
Indonesia’s Coal Production Hits Record in 2024, with China Driving the Growth
Indonesia’s coal production hit a new high in 2024, reaching 831.6 million tons, 17% above the target. This boost is largely thanks to strong demand from China, the world’s biggest coal importer, along with other key markets in ASEAN. While ...
Vietnam Eyeing $8 Billion in Fruit and Vegetable Exports by 2025, Aiming to Win the Chinese Market
Vietnam is quietly positioning itself to become a global powerhouse in the fruit and vegetable export market, targeting an ambitious $8 billion in exports by 2025, aiming to win the Chinese market. With its agricultural sector already achieving $7.1 billion ...
Photo Essay: Mounting Health Crisis in Indonesia’s Nickel Mining and Smelting Hub
It begins with a sharp sneeze, followed by a piercing wheeze, a relentless cough, or the struggle to catch a full breath—paired with the sting of irritated eyes. In Lelilef Sawai, a small village nestled beside Weda Bay Industrial Park, a massive hub of nickel downstream processing ...
Vietnam Challenges Thailand as Durian Export Leader Amid China’s Booming Demand
Vietnam’s durian industry is booming, fueled by China’s increasing love for the “King of Fruits.” In 2024, Vietnam’s durian exports hit an impressive $3.3 billion, a staggering almost 8-fold increase from 2022. This rapid growth highlights the country’s strategic ...
Indonesia and China Strengthen Defense Ties, Plan Joint Exercises and High-Level Talks
Indonesia and China are deepening their bilateral relationship, with plans for joint military exercises between the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) and the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) along with a so-called "2 plus 2 Meeting" in Beijing that includes the defense and foreign ministers from both ...
Inside Indonesia’s 2025 Foreign Policy: What’s Shifting Between the Lines and Why It Matters for the World
The world, according to Indonesia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Sugiono, is facing a critical juncture. In his annual policy statement last Friday, Sugiono described global solidarity as weakening, multilateral institutions as increasingly ineffective, and international law as under threat. ...
BYD Leads Indonesia’s Electric Vehicle Market in 2024, Challenging Wuling’s Overall Dominance
Chinese automakers transformed Indonesia’s electric vehicle (EV) landscape in 2024, with BYD emerging as the dominant force in battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales and challenging Wuling’s long-standing leadership across all vehicle categories. The fierce competition highlights the growing influence of ...
Photo Essay: How Nickel Smelting Threatens Indigenous Tribe’s Ancestral Home in Indonesia
The deafening roar of bulldozers ripped through the tranquil forest near nickel smelting, scattering birds and shattering the harmony that had defined O Hongana Manyawa’s home for generations. In November 2023, a viral video captured two men from this nomadic tribe ...
Indonesia Officially Joins BRICS as Full Member, Brazil Confirms
Indonesia has officially joined BRICS as a full member, marking a significant expansion of the bloc, which currently includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates. The announcement came from Brazil on Monday, ...