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Indonesia Presidential Campaign Period Begins
Following recent India vote, Indonesia Presidential campaign to continue focus on Asia democracy
How Indonesia Front-Runner Lost Opposition Support
New troubles block march of Indonesia front-runner for President Joko Widodo
The Vigorous Preparations for Disabled Indonesia Voters
Disabled Indonesia voters will have better access than ever thanks to new systems in place
Indonesia’s Widodo Wins Key Endorsement for Election
Unstoppable path to Indonesian Presidency secured further as Joko Widodo wins key endorsement
Economic Optimism Takes Indonesia Ahead of Vote
Macroeconomic signals positive in Indonesia ahead of vote for President seen as reform catalyst
The Uncommitted Mayor Leading Indonesia’s Presidential Race
Leader of Indonesia’s Presidential race has not entered but has built a national movement
Indonesia Energy Head Questioned in Corruption Probe
Plagued by corruption, Indonesia energy head questioned and ruling party to be blamed by public
Indonesia Conservatives Mull Alliance Against Joko Widodo
Conservative parties consider merging for united alliance against Joko Widodo an upstart Jakartan starting Presidential run in Muslim giant Indonesia
Indonesia VP Corruption Inquiry Ignites Controversy
Indonesia VP corruption probe in ruling party threatens to snare political heavyweights as Presidential elections loom