Indonesia

In response to President Xi Jinping’s invitation, Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo travelled to China. This visit is particularly significant since it occurs during the 10-year transition of Indonesia and China’s relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership. The main goal of President Jokowi’s visit is to explore strategic investments in electric vehicles and other critical industries that will deepen bilateral …

The number of areas in Indonesia where a wildfire could occur has doubled due to dry weather conditions, authorities said on Monday, raising concerns over widespread disasters even before the peak dry season – expected between August to early September. The number of wildfire ‘hotspots’ recorded between July 17 and July 23 increased sharply to 12,701 from 6,082 seen a …

The Republic of Indonesia and France have agreed to explore cooperation in defense, security, and transfer of defense technology, according to a report. During the 2+2 meeting in Paris, France, on Friday, the Indonesian and French governments agreed to cooperate in various fields.  Retno Marsudi, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, the Minister of Defense of the …

Megawati Sukarnoputri, the chairwoman of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), highlighted that Joko Widodo would serve as a “petugas partai” (party duty bearer) when the PDI-P nominated him as its presidential candidate in 2013. But when Jokowi’s second term as president ends in 2023, it is clear that he is not, and likely never was, a true “PDI-P …

Sri Mulyani Indrawati, the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Indonesia, has said that her country plays a crucial leadership role in the green transition toward a low-carbon economy. On Tuesday, Sri Mulyani Indrawati talked about Indonesia’s long-term climate resilience and low-carbon strategy. While attending the High-Level G20 India side event, she highlighted the importance of the green economy. …

As Indonesia gets more recognition as a developing country, it is paying attention to African countries, underdeveloped countries, and landlocked developing countries. As such, Indonesia recently attended a meeting “Changing Currents, Reclaiming Lost Foundations and Starting the Path to the SDGs”.  The Southeast Asian country put the spotlight on capacity building, financial restructuring and technology transfer to address the problems …

Indonesia’s Foreign Affairs Minister Retno Marsudi held a trilateral meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and the Director of the Office of China’s Central Foreign Affairs Commission, Wang Yi, at her office in the capital, Jakarta, on Wednesday. She received Wang around 2:57 pm local time at the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Pancasila Building. After signing the guest …

As the global demand for electric vehicles gains momentum, countries across the world are scrambling to secure the vital component that powers these green machines – nickel. Among the nations thrust into the spotlight is Indonesia, owing to its vast nickel reserves. But the rapid increase in nickel mining activities has created daunting environmental concerns and poses a threat to …

The recent announcement of McDonald’s introducing a wedding catering package in Indonesia, as reported by CNBC, highlights the evolving trends in wedding celebrations and the increasing popularity of unique and unconventional options. While some may view this as an unexpected choice, it represents the changing dynamics of wedding ceremonies and the diverse preferences of couples. Weddings are deeply personal and …

Ario Bimo Nandito, also known as Dito Ariotedjo, the Minister of Youth and Sports Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, has said that his country is committed to hosting the Basketball World Cup, officially known as the 2023 Federation Internationale de Basketball (FIBA) World Cup. On Saturday, Youth and Sports Minister Dito Ariotedjo said, “We gladly announce that the preparations …