It is exceptionally rare for cyclones to happen in Indonesia, as they almost never form near the equator, says Erma Yulihastin, a researcher at the country's National Research and Innovation Agency’s Climate and Atmospheric Research Center (BRIN).

Jakarta’s rejection of coercive clauses challenges effort by Donald Trump to counter Chinese influence in south-east Asia

A quartet of Indonesian-Malaysian film co-productions was unveiled at the JAFF Market, signaling an uptick in collaboration between the two Southeast Asian territories. The projects - "Munafik," "Khurafat,

After a devastating fire in Hong Kong that has killed at least 75 people with nearly 300 more still missing, we’ve reviewed the latest satellite imagery showing the scale of the damage and used social media footage, witness accounts and official statements to build a timeline of events.

The death toll from flash floods and landslides on Indonesia’s Sumatra island rose to 164 on Friday with 79 people missing, authorities said, as rescue workers found their efforts hampered by damaged bridges and roads and a lack of heavy equipment.

Aaron Wilson, whose debut feature “Canopy” premiered at Toronto, has a new project selected for the JAFF Future Project with “Under the Banyan Moon,” a cross-cultural romance set between Australia and Indonesia.

In Indonesia, rescuers are struggling to reach the worst-affected areas in Sumatra, after floods and landslides swept through multiple provinces for days. At least 174 people have been killed, with thousands displaced and dozens still missing.