Capitol Influence and Lobbying
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RI holds off on additional fuel imports due to pending U.S. negotiations: Bahlil
Indonesia is delaying plans to escalate fuel imports until negotiations with the United States are concluded, Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Minister Bahlil Lahadalia confirmed last week.
South Korean Dongsung Chemical commences operations in Indonesia
South Korean investors’ interest in Indonesia has apparently remained strong, marked by the official opening of Dongsung Chemical’s new polyurethane (PU) production facility in Karawang, West Java, on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
RI engages U.S. on multilateralism, WTO reform at G20 and IMF Spring meetings
Indonesia emphasized the importance of continued U.S. engagement in multilateral institutions and fair global trade during recent high-level meetings on the sidelines of the G20 and the IMF Spring Meetings, Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati said.
U.S. appreciates Indonesia’s trade initiatives, reforms: Airlangga
Coordinating Minister for the Economy, , says the United States appreciates Indonesia’s trade initiatives and proposed reforms efforts that will expectedly open the door for deeper bilateral engagement in the wake of President Donal J. Trump’s retaliatory trade policies against its trading partner countries, including Indonesia, released earlier this month.
Rosan confirms battery project continues with new partner after LG exit
Minister of Investment and Downstream/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), Rosan P. Roeslani, says that Indonesia’s electric vehicle (EV) battery ecosystem project will continue with a new partner following the decision by South Korea’s LG Energy Solution to partially withdraw its US$9.8 billion investment in the project.
Economists praise Indonesia’s trade talks with U.S.
Indonesia’s recent negotiations with the United States are seen as a strategic move aimed at safeguarding national economic interests rather than signaling a geopolitical shift away from China, said Fithra Faisal Hastiadi, Chief Economist at Samuel Sekuritas Indonesia.
RI-China hold first 2+2 Dialog on strengthened bilateral, regional cooperations
In a historic move to enhance bilateral relations, Indonesia and China held their first-ever 2+2 Dialog in Beijin on Monday, April 21, 2025, involving foreign and defense ministers of both nations.
Indonesia, ASEAN strategize to tackle U.S. tariff hike, boost agricultural imports
Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Airlangga Hartarto, has hinted at Indonesia's strategic approach to the recent increase in U.S. tariffs under President Donald Trump’s administration, citing measures to enhance agricultural imports from the U.S. to balance the trade deficit and strengthen bilateral relations.
Indonesia eyes for negotiation, strategic adjustments against U.S. import tariff hike
Indonesia is preparing an official response to the United States' recent tariff hikes, with a focus on negotiations and strategic policy adjustments, Coordinating Minister for the Economy Airlangga Hartarto announced on Monday, April 7, 2025.
Indonesia explores dairy industry cooperation with Estonia
Foreign Minister Sugiono has expressed Indonesia’s interest in exploring potential cooperation opportunities in the dairy industry with Estonia.
FM Sugiono discusses strengthened bilateral cooperation with Russian Ambassador
Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono met with Russian Ambassador Sergei G. Tolchenov in Jakarta on March 27, 2025, discussing efforts to strengthen bilateral relations.
Indonesia-France strengthen bilateral ties ahead of President Macron's visit
Indonesia and France have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations ahead of French President Emmanuel Macron’s planned state visit to Indonesia in May.