Indonesia's new capital Nusantara prepares to host Independence Day celebrations for first time
Indonesia's Independence Day ceremony this Saturday will be historic, as it will take place for the first time in the new capital Nusantara. The celebrations will see President Joko Widodo and President-elect Prabowo Subianto in attendance. But the new city has come under the spotlight in recent months. Two top officials overseeing the construction -- which has been plagued by delays -- have resigned, and the project has struggled to lure foreign investors. Chandni Vatvani looks at the challenges facing Nusantara.
Indonesia's Independence Day ceremony this Saturday will be historic, as it will take place for the first time in the new capital Nusantara. The celebrations will see President Joko Widodo and President-elect Prabowo Subianto in attendance. But the new city has come under the spotlight in recent months. Two top officials overseeing the construction -- which has been plagued by delays -- have resigned, and the project has struggled to lure foreign investors. Chandni Vatvani looks at the challenges facing Nusantara.
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