Not just the US and China; India, Indonesia and South Korea are scrambling for influence in a strategically vital region

Not just the US and China; India, Indonesia and South Korea are scrambling for influence in a strategically vital region
Ex-Soviet republic is opening up to foreign visitors after decades as one of the world’s most isolated countries.
The ethnic minority can now openly express their cultural identity but remain vulnerable to prejudice.
Jakarta’s temporary blocking of websites highlights tension between desire to rein in internet and grow digital economy.
Those born after bloody separation from Indonesia see strength of ethnic heritage and dream of economic progress.
Nobel laureate Jose Ramos-Horta will be inaugurated on Friday as his country eyes new oil and gas development.
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the world’s deep inequalities – nowhere more than in education.
Southeast Asia’s newest, and poorest, country took swift action as it looked to protect its fragile health system.
Strict measures will be in force at polling stations, but some fear it is still too risky given COVID-19 infections.
Indonesia’s death rate due to the deadly infection stood at 9.1 percent compared to 5.2 worldwide as of Friday.