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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has begun a tour of Malaysia and Indonesia as part of his effort to further strengthen defense and economic ties with Southeast Asia as threats from China rise in the region.

"There is no other choice. Both of us, Indonesia and China have to strengthen our relationship based on three pillars: politics and security, economic development and people-to-people (connectivity)," said Dino, who is the former ambassador to the US and former deputy foreign minister.

Chinese smartphone maker Honor Device is set to enter Indonesia, the world’s fourth most populous nation, targeting the mid-to-high-end smartphone market dominated by Samsung and Apple.

SOE Minister Erick Thohir says Indonesia's admission as a full member of BRICS could benefit Indonesia's trade with countries in the southern part.

Jakarta. Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, a senior economic advisor to President Prabowo Subianto, said Thursday that BRICS newcomer Indonesia is “too big” to lean on any country, saying that Jakarta should not worry about ruffling US’ feathers by joining the alliance that includes China.

Malaysia's trade ministry said it has imposed provisional anti-dumping duties on imports of polyethylene terephthalate, or PET, originating or exported from China and Indonesia. The anti-dumping duties range from 6.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is visiting Malaysia and Indonesia to boost defense and economic relations as China's regional influence grows. His trip signifies Japan's commitment to strengthening these ties despite potential changes in US presence under President-elect Donald Trump.

The decision to apply for membership reflects President Prabowo Subianto’s more proactive approach to foreign policy.

Indonesia on Monday officially joined the BRICS bloc of developing nations, marking a significant expansion of the group's global influence.

Indonesia will formally join BRICS as a full member, Brazil's government said on Monday, further expanding the group of major emerging economies that also includes Russia, India, China and South Africa.

China and other countries in Asia have seen an uptick in cases involving the respiratory virus in recent weeks, prompting the UN health agency to assuage concerns over a possible global outbreak. “China’s reported levels of respiratory infections are within the usual range for the winter season,” WHO spokeswoman Margaret Harris said on Tuesday.