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Jakarta run-off will send signals for 2019 presidency
Leaders contesting next week’s run-off are running neck-to-neck in opinion polls
IndonesiaIndonesia resets mining terms amid conflicting demands
The federal government is maintaining its commitment to alter mining contracts in line with the 2009 mining law
IndonesiaIndonesian local polls are unlikely to deliver reforms
Local polls have helped entrench democracy in Indonesia, but not yet embedded professionalism in politics
IndonesiaSaudi Arabia-South-east Asia trade will grow
Riyadh is looking to expand its regional influence in Asia
Saudi ArabiaTighter monetary policy raises global economic risks
The Federal Reserve raised rates for the third time this cycle, and China followed to dampen capital outflows
InternationalAsian infrastructure needs are far larger than thought
The Asian Development Bank has doubled its estimate of infrastructure needs; other regions may also be underestimating
InternationalFreeport rift is emblematic of Indonesian mining woes
The dispute between PT Freeport Indonesia and the government signals challenges for the entire mining industry
IndonesiaIndonesia bombing points to Islamic State risk
Although investigations are ongoing, the bombing will lead the authorities to maintain their tough anti-terrorism fight
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