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President Prabowo Subianto and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have agreed to strengthen defense cooperation between Indonesia and Australia aimed at enhancing consultation mechanisms at State leadership and ministerial levels on regional security issues, while also committing to develop and implement mutually beneficial security initiatives.Read more
Two watchdog organizations − the Indonesian Institute for Oversight, Safeguarding, and Law Enforcement (LP3HI) and the People’s Alliance for Justice and Welfare of Indonesia (ARUKKI) − have filed a pretrial motion against the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) for its alleged failure in the 2023–2024 Haj quota corruption case.
Nickel and battery materials company PT Anugrah Neo Energy Materials (ANEM) is reportedly preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) by the end of this year amidst market rumors that the company has begun the Pre-Deal Investor Education (PDIE) process ahead of its public listing.
When Deepali Khanna speaks about development, she doesn’t begin with figures or frameworks − she starts with people and technology. “I came from a poor farmer’s family,” she says. “Suddenly the rains came when the wheat was ready to be harvested. My father couldn't harvest it. It was such a helpless situation. If only he had the tools to know”.
Prabowo urges stronger ASEAN–South Korea digital, trade, and AI cooperation, highlighting synergy to boost growth and regional stability.
Indonesia calls on ASEAN member states to deepen regional economic integration through inclusive, digital, and sustainable trade during the 47th ASEAN Summit.
Malaysia has formally apologized to Indonesia following an embarrassing on-air mistake in which the country’s state broadcaster Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM).
Timor-Leste becomes ASEAN’s 11th member after 14 years, marking a new chapter of regional unity and challenges ahead in development and governance.
Brazil seeks full ASEAN membership to boost political, economic, and climate cooperation, marking a new phase in Brazil–Asia ties under President Lula.
Prabowo urges South Africa’s Ramaphosa to pursue a trade pact to cut Indonesia’s deficit amid global tariff risks, as both BRICS partners vow stronger economic
Rupiah stays weak near Rp16,700 per US$, with analysts citing slow growth and strong US$. Limited rebound seen as domestic sentiment slightly improves.
Central Bank (BI) confirms that the long-discussed plan to redenominate the rupiah has been incorporated into the government’s Medium-Term Prolegnas 2025–2029.
Foreign investors net bought Rp3.45T as IHSG hit a record 8,394.59. BBCA, TLKM led gains, signaling strong investor confidence in Indonesia’s market.
President Prabowo Subianto has urged all parties in Indonesia to support foreign investors operating in the country.
The reopening of the market follows the U.S. government’s approval of Indonesia’s radioactive-free certification system, issued by KKP
Indonesia’s economy grew by 5.04 percent year-on-year (yoy) in the third quarter (Q3) of 2025, slightly moderating from 5.12 percent in the previous quarter.
Toyota and Pertamina plan a Rp2.5T JV in Lampung to develop a 60,000 KL bioethanol plant, supporting Indonesia’s 2027 E10 fuel policy and green energy goals.
SKK Migas) says the government has plan to auction 75 oil and gas working areas over the next two years as part of the efforts to strengthen upstream exploratio
Shell and Kuwait’s Kufpec launch a 50:50 joint study in Indonesia’s oil and gas blocks, signaling Shell’s upstream comeback and renewed IOC interest.
BREN boosts 2026 capex to US$250M to expand geothermal projects, targeting 2,300 MW by 2032 through key developments at Wayang Windu, Salak, Darajat, and Hamidi
SKK Migas hopes Pertamina will take over the Tuna Block after Harbour Energy’s exit, ensuring national involvement and keeping the production on target
The Industry Ministry urged foreign steel exporters to build plants in Indonesia to enhance competitiveness and cut imports.
Indonesia and Australia sign a new defense pact to boost consultations, joint security efforts, and reinforce the 2006 Lombok Treaty on regional stability.
Indonesia received its first Airbus A400M Atlas transport aircraft on Monday, November 3, 2025.
Presidents Prabowo and Lee Jae-myung met at APEC 2025 to strengthen defense ties and discuss continued cooperation on the joint KF-21 Boramae fighter jet projec
The Indonesian Navy successfully test-fired a live torpedo from its first unmanned submarine (KSOT) at the Second Fleet Command naval base in Surabaya.
Prabowo hails agencies for seizing 214.84 tons of drugs worth Rp29.37T, urges united fight vs narcotics, tighter sea patrols, and expanded rehab facilities.
Indonesia’s reported plan to purchase 42 Chinese J-10 fighters has sparked debate among defense analysts, who warn it could worsen logistical strain.
The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has launched a new phase of investigation into alleged corruption involving Pertamina Energy Trading Limited (Petral), the now-defunct overseas trading subsidiary of state-owned oil and gas company PT Pertamina. Read more
Two watchdog organizations − the Indonesian Institute for Oversight, Safeguarding, and Law Enforcement (LP3HI) and the People’s Alliance for Justice and Welfare of Indonesia (ARUKKI) − have filed a pretrial motion against the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) for its alleged failure in the 2023–2024 Haj quota corruption case. Read more
The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has launched an investigation into state-owned telecommunications giant PT Telkom Indonesia’s (TLKM) investment in tech firm PT GoTo Gojek Tokopedia (GOTO), a legal move that adds fresh scrutiny to one of the country’s most high-profile digital sector tie-ups. Read more
Former Director General of Informatics Applications at the Ministry of Communication and Informatics (Kominfo) − now the Ministry of Communication and Digital Applications (Komdigi) − Semuel Abrijani Pangerapan has been indicted for allegedly causing over Rp150 billion (US$9 million) in State losses related to the 2020-2024 temporary national data center (PDNS) project. Read more
Former Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs Mahfud MD accuses former Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati of being overly protective of her subordinates at the Directorate General of Taxes and the Directorate General of Customs and Excise during her tenure under President Joko Widodo and early in President Prabowo Subianto’s administration. Read more
At least five Australian companies have committed to invest in Indonesia, marking a new phase of economic cooperation between the two neighboring countries.
Finance Minister Purbaya prioritizes foreign investors offering tech transfer and spillover benefits, pledging reforms to boost growth and improve Indonesia
The Nusantara Capital (IKN) Authority has announced a significant financial milestone, marking one year under President Prabowo Subianto’s administration.
Indonesia has reached a record year for coffee exports, with production hitting nearly 800,000 tons in 2025, the highest in the nation’s history.
President Director of PT Roatex Indonesia Toll System (RITS), Attila Keszeg, announced that the company has completed 1,900 successful system tests at the Bali.
Efforts to accelerate the implementation of the Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) electronic toll payment system in Indonesia was the focus of the Hunindo Tech 6.0
Nickel firm PT Anugrah Neo Energy Materials plans IPO on IDX by year-end, with Gotion High-Tech set to join as strategic partner in its Morowali HPAL project.
PTBA’s Rp164T DME project may start in 2026 to cut LPG imports. Govt to fund via Danantara; final decision with President Prabowo set for next month.
Italian energy major Eni SpA and Malaysia’s Petronas are set to jointly launch eight new upstream gas projects across Indonesia and Malaysia.
The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has launched an investigation into state-owned telecommunications giant PT Telkom Indonesia’s (TLKM) investment in tech firm
Superbank plans year-end IPO, offering 15% shares below Rp1,050. Backed by Emtek, Grab & OVO, it posted strong 2025 growth with Rp80.9B profit, 5M users.
Merdeka Copper Gold will invest up to US$1.5B to develop the Tujuh Bukit underground copper mine in East Java, targeting 120,000 tons annual output.
Sofyan A. Djalil was born in 1953 in Aceh. Djalil is the Minister of Agrarian and Spatial Planning of Indonesia. He was a very persistent person at a young age to reach his goals, that persistence made him successful in studying at the University of Indonesia (UI). At UI, he studied Business Law and graduated in 1984. He then met his future wife, Dr. Ir. Ratna Megawangi, M.Sc. and has 3 children.
Siti Nurbaya Bakar was born in 1956 in Jakarta to Mochamad Bakar and Sri Banon. She is the current Minister of Environment and Forestry. Her father is a retired Betawi Police officer and his mother is from Lambung. Siti is married to Rusli Rachman and has two children: Meitra Mivida NR and Ananda Tohpati.
Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno was born in 1969 in Riau, Indonesia. Uno is the current Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy. During his childhood, he met with Erick Thohir and was in the same elementary school as a schoolmate. Sandiaga Uno was an undergraduate of Wichita State University in the United States, he graduated with a cum laude. He continued his university education in the United States at George Washington University in 1990 after receiving a paid scholarship from William Soerjadjaja and graduated with an MBA in 1992 and a GPA 4.00.
Wahyu Sakti Trenggono was born in Semarang in 1962, He is the current Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries. Trenggono is a person who focuses on business development. He attended a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering at the Bandung Institute of Technology in 1986, after which he continued his Masters in Management at the Bandung Institute of Technology.
Mohammad Ridwan Kamil called Kang Emil or Ridwan was born in Bandung in 1971. Kamil is the Governor of West Java since 2018. He is the son of a husband and wife Dr. Atje Misbach, S. H. and Dra. Tjutju Sukaesih. Ridwan is the second of five children. Ridwan has a family, he is married to Atalia Praratya Kamil and has children Camillia Laetitia Azzahra and Emmiril Khan Mumtadz.
Retno Lestari Priansari Marsudi was born in Semarang, Central Java in 1962. Marsudi is the current Minister of Foreign Affairs. She studied secondary at SMA Negeri 3 Semarang and is an undergraduate graduate from Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta. Then he continued his master's studies majoring in European Union Law at Haagse Hogeschool, in the Netherlands. He continued his studies at the University of Oslo on Human Rights.
Puan Maharani Nakshatra Kusyala Devi, or known as Puan Maharani was born on 6 September 1973. She is the current Speaker of People’s Representative Council. Her mother is Megawati Soekarno Putri, the founder of the Indonesia Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP), currently one of the biggest parties in Indonesia, a former Indonesian President and the daughter of Indonesia's first President, Soekarno. Her father, Taufiq Kiemas, was also a politician who had served both in the House of Representatives and the People’s Consultative Assembly. She married Hapsoro “Happy” Sukmonohadi, who works in the property business as well as being the commissioner of various companies, Odira Energy Persada, PT. Prima Utama Mandiri, PT. Rukun Raharja Tbk, PT Meteor Mitra Mandiri, and PT Triguna internusa Pratama.
Pratikno was born in Bojonegoro in 1962. Pratikno is the current Minister of State Secretariat. He is married to Dra. Ec. Siti Faridah and has 3 children. From a young age, he had a passion for learning in order to achieve his goals. In his childhood, there was not a single elementary school building where he lived. He also studied at the house of a village head. He was the only one of his many friends who entered junior high school because the distance from his house was very far, but with strong determination he continued.
A legislator at the House of Representatives’ (DPR) Foreign, Defense and Security Affairs Commission I has called on the Indonesian Military (TNI) to explain the alleged criminal act by YouTuber Ferry Irwandi, who has been accused of threatening TNI’s cyber defense system... Read more
PT Pasifik Satelit Nusantara (PSN) is set to launch the Nusantara Lima (SNL) satellite next month from Florida’s Space Coast, USA.Read more
The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Komdigi) has issued official notifications to all electronic system providers (PSE) of institutions said to have been beached by a hacker and blocked the domain of the site where the stolen data had reportedly been posted.Read more
The Ministry of Communication and Digital Application (Komdigi) is set to launch Indonesia's long-awaited Personal Data Protection (PDP) Authority by August 2025 as the regulatory process is currently in the harmonization phase, with officials reviewing more than 200 articles in the Personal Data Protection Law (UU PDP).Read more
Telkom Indonesia, through its subsidiary PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia International (Telin), has launched a new Cable Landing Station (CLS) in Kalasey, Minahasa, North Sulawesi, or the Manado-Minahasa CLS, which serves as one of the primary landing points for the Bifrost subsea cable system, an infrastructure project developed in collaboration with Keppel and Meta. Read more
Brazil, China, and the United Kingdom, co-hosts of the Global Methane Summit, are scheduled to launch a series of historic initiatives on Friday, November 14, 2025 to accelerate global action on methane and other non-CO₂ greenhouse gases to slow the pace of climate change. Read more
Indonesian delegates brought a strong green diplomacy mission to the Leaders Summit that opened the COP30 Climate Conference in Belém, Brazil, reaffirming the nation’s commitment to safeguarding two of the planet’s most vital ecological systems − tropical forests and oceans − which serve as critical buffers against global climate change.Read more
Indonesia reaffirmed its position as a global climate leader during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, presenting a portfolio of concrete actions, measurable targets, and national policies designed to demonstrate what officials called “leadership by example.”Read more
The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) will establish four laboratories for radioactive substance testing by the end of 2025, following the inclusion of 41 Indonesian shrimp producers on the U.S. government’s yellow list after traces of radioactive materials were found in local shrimp sold in the U.S. market in July 2025.Read more
