In a wide-ranging speech setting out Indonesia’s foreign policy that was attended by the diplomatic community, Sugiono also said Indonesia would prioritise completion of talks on free trade agreements and expand its international trade, including with non-traditional partners in Africa and the Pacific. He said Indonesia’s joining of the BRICS grouping – which includes China, … Read more
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – New Year signifies the start of a new adventure, but Asia remains a favorable destination to travel. Beyond the usual bustling spots like Bali, Tokyo, and Bangkok, some of the best places to visit in Asia appear to be hidden gems that burst with culture, history, natural beauty, and pleasant atmosphere. TimeOut has … Read more
The World’s Top 10 Intelligence Agencies: A Global Power List Intelligence agencies play a critical role in safeguarding national security and global stability. These organizations operate in the shadows, collecting and analyzing information to provide governments with critical insights into potential threats. But which agencies stand apart as the most effective and skilled in the … Read more
A team of US investigators, including representatives from Boeing, on Wednesday examined the site of a plane crash that killed 179 people in South Korea while authorities were conducting safety inspections on all Boeing 737-800 aircraft operated by the country’s airlines. All but two of the 181 people aboard the Boeing 737-800 operated by South … Read more
With Azerbaijan in mourning this week over the Christmas Day plane crash that claimed 38 lives, political scientist Farhad Mammadov’s mind raced back to November 2020. Then, on the last day of the war between Azerbaijan and Armenia over the Nagorno-Karabakh region, Azerbaijan shot down a Russian helicopter near its border, while it was in … Read more
2025 Forecast: Navigating the Uncharted Waters of a Trump Presidency Table of Contents 2025 Forecast: Navigating the Uncharted Waters of a Trump Presidency Challenges for Japan’s Ishiba administration Japan’s Economy: Navigating Uncertainty in 2025 Interest Rate Projections: A Cautious Approach Economic Growth: A Slow and Steady Climb Navigating the Complexities of Modern Finance: A Guide … Read more
South Korean officials are struggling to determine what caused a deadly plane crash that killed 179 people, with the nation saddened, shocked and ashamed over the country’s worst aviation disaster in decades. Many observers also worry how effectively the South Korean government will handle the aftermath of Sunday’s crash as it grapples with a leadership … Read more
A machinists strike. Another safety problem involving its troubled top-selling airliner. A plunging stock price. 2024 was already a dispiriting year for Boeing, the American aviation giant. But when one of the company’s jets crash-landed in South Korea, killing all but two of the 181 people on board, it brought to a close an especially … Read more
TOKYO — Dramatic changes of government took place in South Asia in 2024, and those attracted a lot of reader attention. Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who had been in power for 15 years, was frozen out in August after student-led protests developed into the country’s worst political violence in decades. Protesters demanded, and got, … Read more
TOKYO — In the third week of December, two major events took place that underscored Japan’s close ties to the rest of Asia in energy and decarbonization efforts. One came Dec. 17 with the release of a draft road map for Japan’s energy policy by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. The updated Strategic … Read more