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Sovereign fund Danantara Indonesia’s ‘dream team’ names ex-presidents, ex-Thai PM Thaksin, experts • Mar. 24, 2025, 9:47 AM ET (Straits Times)

‘Stiff’ competition awaits as Pramono welcomes 'mudik' newcomers to Jakarta • Mar. 23, 2025, 7:13 AM ET (Jakarta Post)

Jakarta Governor Pramono to dedicate an island for stray cats • Mar. 19, 2025, 5:18 AM ET (The Star)

Indonesian antigraft agency to summons former West Java governor for questioning as witness in Bank BJB case • Mar. 19, 2025, 3:37 AM ET (The Star)

Jakarta to raise palm oil export levy • Mar. 18, 2025, 10:34 AM ET (The Star)

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