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Netherlands to return art, artifacts looted from Indonesia during colonial period

2023-07-06

Among the items is the Lombok treasure – 335 gold and silver items that Dutch troops plundered after killing hundreds of people.

Indonesia, Papua New Guinea pledge to boost trade despite perennial border woes

2023-07-06

Neither side mentioned the Melanesian independence struggle in Indonesia’s Papuan provinces that border PNG.

Report finds abuses linked to Chinese investment in overseas mining projects

2023-07-06

China must ensure the renewable energy transition is ‘fair,’ authors say.

China’s ‘nine-dash line’ claims trip up Barbie, Black Pink in Vietnam

2023-07-05

Hollywood, K-Pop blockbusters anger Hanoi with maps reflecting Beijing’s position.

Indonesia withdraws as host of World Beach Games, citing funding, sponsorship woes

2023-07-05

The withdrawal marks the second time this year that Indonesia has lost a major international sporting event.

Port Moresby suppresses West Papua flag raising ahead of Indonesian president's visit

2023-07-03

Papua New Guinea is home to thousands of refugees from conflict between Indonesia and Papuan insurgents.