Southeast Asia

Jakarta protesters clash with police over lawmakers’ pay

Protesters in Jakarta again confronted police on 28 August, expressing outrage over lawmakers’ high salaries and perks. The unrest turned tragic when a motorcyclist was killed by a police vehicle, leading President Prabowo Subianto to call for calm and launch an investigation.

Relief in Southeast Asia as Trump's tariffs level playing field

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Trump tariffs

Relief in Southeast Asia as Trump's tariffs level playing field

Southeast Asian nations expressed relief on Friday after the United States imposed tariffs on their exports that were significantly lower than anticipated- settling around 19% for the region’s largest economies and helping level the competitive field.

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