Geopolitics
Explore the global forces shaking the world and their ripple effects on Indonesia’s destiny.
Consulate confirms 108 citizens safe after Hong Kong’s deadliest apartment fire
Indonesia’s consulate in Hong Kong reported on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, that the number of Indonesian nationals confirmed safe after the massive fire at Wang Fuk Court apartment has risen to 108, while the death toll among Indonesians remains at nine.
China’s Fuzhou Communist Party secures US$2.2B investment deals in Indonesia
The Indonesian government has secured a fresh wave of investments from the Chinese Communist Party (CPC) branch in Fuzhou following a recent bilateral meeting between the two parties, which resulted in the signing of 16 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), with a total investment value of Rp36.4 trillion (US$2.2 billion).
TNI prepares peacekeeping troops for possible deployment to Gaza
The Indonesian Military (TNI) is preparing personnel to join a peacekeeping mission that may be deployed to Gaza, Palestine, said TNI chief General Agus Subiyanto.
Angola, Ethiopia seek stronger agricultural cooperation with Indonesia: Airlangga
Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Airlangga Hartarto, revealed that Angola and Ethiopia have sought the opportunity to expand agricultural cooperation with Indonesia, an interest conveyed during a series of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the just concluded G20 Summit in South Africa.
Indonesia, South Africa set up council to boost economic ties
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening economic cooperation with South Africa through the inauguration of the Indonesia–South Africa High-Level Business Council (ISA-HLBC), a new platform designed to bolster strategic partnership between the two emerging economies.
Indonesia ready for Gaza peacekeeping under UN
The government has signaled its readiness to deploy peacekeeping troops to Gaza following the United Nations Security Council’s (UNSC) adoption of a resolution authorizing the formation of an International Security Force (ISF) for the conflict-stricken territory.
President Prabowo, King Abdullah II discuss Mideast dynamics, Gaza peace efforts
President Prabowo Subianto and King Abdullah II of Jordan held a bilateral meeting at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta on Friday, November 14, 2025, particularly discussing the evolving situation in the Middle East.
Jordan King offers three strategic investment projects to Danantara
Indonesian Minister of Investment and Downstreaming, who also serves as CEO of State investment management agency BPI Danantara, Rosan P. Roeslani, reveals that King Abdullah II of Jordan has offered three strategic projects to Danantara as part of the efforts to strengthen bilateral investment ties.
President Prabowo and King Abdullah II hold talks on strengthened partnership
President of Prabowo Subianto held a bilateral meeting with King Abdullah II of Jordan at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, on Friday, November 14, 2025, underscoring the deepening Indonesia-Jordan friendship and strategic cooperation amid ongoing regional tensions in the Middle East.
Indonesia, Croatia seek to boost bilateral trade through closer economic ties
Indonesia and Croatia have agreed to boost their bilateral trade value following a meeting between Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono and Croatian Foreign Minister Gordan Grlić Radman in Jakarta on Monday, November 10, 2025.
Prabowo calls for stronger ASEAN–S. Korea digital cooperation at Kuala Lumpur Summit
President Prabowo Subianto on Monday attended the 26th ASEAN–South Korea Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where he highlighted the potential of digital synergy between ASEAN and South Korea as a driving force for regional transformation.
Indonesia pushes for deeper ASEAN economic integration
Indonesia calls on ASEAN member states to deepen regional economic integration through inclusive, digital, and sustainable trade during the 47th ASEAN Summit, emphasizing unity as the foundation for growth amid shifting global dynamics.