Indonesia’s Valentine’s vote; Asean’s rail ambitions face hitch
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This week in Asean:
- Malaysia: Ringgit hits fresh low
- Thailand: Holds key interest rate
- Vietnam: Seeks US$492 million in tech investments
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This year’s Valentine’s Day will be an extra special one for some 204 million Indonesians. They will be headed to the polls on February 14 to cast their votes for the president and legislative candidates, and our Indonesia correspondent Elisa Valenta will keep you updated on the world’s biggest single-day election. The final debate on the night of Feb 4 saw labour, healthcare and social aid issues being brought up.
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