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Indonesia cuts the ribbon on Prabowo; Vietnam’s Thuong bows out

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Published Mon, Mar 25, 2024 · 05:51 PM
    • Indonesia’s outgoing leader Joko Widodo (left) will hand over the baton to incoming President Prabowo Subianto while Vietnam's President Vo Van Thuong (right) has resigned.
    • Indonesia’s outgoing leader Joko Widodo (left) will hand over the baton to incoming President Prabowo Subianto while Vietnam's President Vo Van Thuong (right) has resigned. PHOTO: AFP

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    This week in Asean: 

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    What a week it has been for South-east Asia’s legislative landscape. Third-time-lucky Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto was officially declared Indonesia’s president on Wednesday (Mar 20) – to no one’s surprise as quick polls after the Valentine’s Day vote strongly hinted at the same result. 

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