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Jakarta will have few bidders for oil and gas blocks
The Indonesian government is offering five oil and gas blocks for exploration and production
IndonesiaIndonesia will seek more trade deals quickly
Jakarta and Canberra have finalised a long-discussed free trade agreement
IndonesiaJakarta-Beijing tensions may rise over South China Sea
Indonesia has said it will open a fishing zone off the Natuna islands
IndonesiaIndonesian incumbent will likely win populism contest
Campaigning for the April presidential election has been dominated by populist politics
IndonesiaJakarta will lead in South-east Asian counterterrorism
Within the region, several governments face a challenge to curb Islamist militancy
South-east AsiaUS-China tariffs worsen ASEAN middle-income trap fears
Assessments of the US-China tariffs impact see ASEAN gaining GDP and jobs, but in lower-value, less-skilled sectors
InternationalIndonesia’s economy may struggle to grow much above 5%
GDP grew by 5.2% for a second quarter in October-December with solid domestic activity offsetting weak exports
IndonesiaIndonesia’s elections will prompt more Papua unrest
The presidential and legislative polls come at a time when violence is increasing in the restive province
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