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AP Week in Pictures: Asia | Sept. 29-Oct. 5, 2023

Participants bowed to pay respects to the People’s Heroes Monument during a ceremony marking Martyrs Day at Tiananmen Square in Beijing. In Jakarta, Indonesia, soldiers performed in a parade marking the 78th anniversary of the Indonesian armed forces. In Kathmandu, Nepal, women pulled a chariot during Indra Jatra, a festival…

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New rules from Jakarta are dealing a blow to TikTok's e-commerce dreams

The social media giant TikTok puts a pause on TikTok Shop, its online retail operation, in Indonesia to comply with new government restrictions.

Fortune

Car-free days: new push to open up Sydney’s high streets and let festival culture prosper

Exclusive: The Committee for Sydney wants the city to follow the lead of New York, Jakarta, Mexico City and Bogotá

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Indonesian president launches Southeast Asia's first high-speed railway, funded by China

Indonesian President Joko Widodo has inaugurated Southeast Asia’s first high-speed railway, which begins its commercial operations on Monday, a key project under China’s Belt and Road infrastructure initiative that will drastically cut the travel time between two key cities

The Independent UK

Hangzhou Asian Games | On day 8, India crosses the 50-medal mark

India achieved the 50 medal mark on October 1, 2023 when Nandini Agasara won bronze in women's heptathlon 800m. On the eighth day, India won gold in men's trap shooting, 3,000m steeple chase and shot put.

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Indonesia is set to launch Southeast Asia's first high-speed railway, largely funded by China

Indonesia is preparing to launch Southeast Asia’s first high-speed railway, a key project under China’s Belt and Road infrastructure initiative

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Indonesian leader takes a test ride on Southeast Asia's first high-speed railway

Indonesian President Joko Widodo has taken a test ride on Southeast Asia’s first high-speed railway, a key project under China’s Belt and Road infrastructure initiative

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Indonesia says China has pledged $21B in new investment to strengthen ties

Visiting Chinese Premier Li Qiang has pledged $21.7 billion in new Chinese investment in Indonesia to strengthen the countries’ economic and political ties

The Independent UK

South Korea's Yoon meets Indonesian leader to deepen economic, defense ties

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has met with his Indonesian counterpart, Joko Widodo, to deepen economic ties and defense cooperation amid heightened global geopolitical tensions

The Independent UK

Indonesia's leader calls for peaceful solutions to conflicts at ASEAN summit

Indonesia's president issued a stark warning Thursday after wrapping up a summit of Southeast Asian countries that was joined by China, the United States and Russia, saying “we will be destroyed” unless conflicts are resolved.

France 24

Chinese Premier Takes Test Ride on Indonesia’s New High-Speed Railway

Visiting Jakarta for ASEAN Plus Three summit, Li Qiang steps aboard for demonstration of key Belt and Road project

Caixin Global

After summit joined by China, US and Russia, Indonesia's leader calls for resolving conflicts

Indonesia’s president has issued a stark warning after wrapping up a summit of Southeast Asian countries that was joined by China, the United States and Russia

The Independent UK

Delhi to Dili | India to open embassy in Timor-Leste

PM Modi announces opening of India's embassy in Dili, Timor-Leste. India was one of the early countries to establish diplomatic relations with Timor-Leste. MOU signed in 2003.

The Hindu

18th East Asia Summit begins in Jakarta

Indonesia President Joko Widodo on Thursday thanked leaders of the East Asia Summit for making it a forum for all in order to strengthen cooperation. Read further on Dynamite News:

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PM Modi in Jakarta | At ASEAN-India summit, PM calls for building rules-based post-COVID world order

PM Modi participated in the 20th ASEAN-India Summit in Jakarta, calling it a central pillar of India's Act East policy. He expressed India's support for ASEAN's outlook on the Indo-Pacific region and said ASEAN plays a crucial role in global development. He noted the consistent progress in mutual cooperation despite…

The Independent UK

Chinese Premier Li Qian takes a test ride on Indonesia's new high-speed railway

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has taken a test ride on Southeast Asia’s first high-speed railway, which connects two Indonesian cities as part of China’s Belt and Road infrastructure initiative

The Hindu

Jaishankar discusses East Asia and G20 summits with his Indonesian counterpart

Indonesia is hosting the 20th ASEAN-India Summit and 18th East Asia Summit in its capacity as the current Chair of the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations).

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Morning Digest | ‘India’ and ‘Bharat’ can be used in invitation, say legal experts; Indo-Pacific, China map on agenda as PM Modi leaves for Jakarta, and more

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Morning Mail: Albanese’s new trade strategy, Liberals accused of ‘dirty tactics’ on referendum site, Qantas’ post-Joyce headaches

Anthony Albanese begins attempts to reset relations in Jakarta today, while the opposition is accused of offering false voting registration

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Indo-Pacific, China map and trade on agenda as PM leaves for Jakarta

PM Modi to attend ASEAN-India Summit, East Asia Summit in Jakarta on September 6-7; issues like Indo-Pacific, trade, Myanmar, China's map likely to be discussed. PM not to hold any bilateral meeting due to shortage of time. PM to return same day ahead of G-20 arrivals. PM's visit seen as…

The Conversation

Albanese government launches new strategy for ties with Southeast Asia - and business is key

In Jakarta today, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will release Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040, which sets a more active government role in promoting trade and investment links.

The Independent UK

Myanmar won't be allowed to lead Association of Southeast Asian Nations in 2026, in blow to generals

Myanmar won’t take over the rotating leadership of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations as scheduled in 2026, in the latest blow to efforts by its ruling generals to gain international recognition after violently seizing power in 2021

The Independent UK

An orangutan, chirping birds and a waterfall at Indonesian venue contrast to the pollution outside

Indonesia will welcome the leaders of fellow Asian countries with a captivating jungle scene of a two-story waterfall, chirping birds, wild orchids and even an orangutan in a tree

The Guardian - AU

Australia to roll out new south-east Asia trade strategy to hedge against China

Anthony Albanese is expected to announce the new economic blueprint during his trip to the Indonesian capital Jakarta

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