Geopolitics and Diplomacy
Explore the global forces shaking the world and their ripple effects on Indonesia’s destiny.
RI holds back green electricity exports to S’pore, demands reciprocity for energy deal
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Bahlil Lahadalia, says that he is still holding back the green electricity export permit to Singapore as the neigboring country has yet to provide any in return to Indonesia.
Indonesia participates in AIAS summit 2025 in France
Meutya V. Hafid, Minister of Communication and Digital Application (Komdigi), representing President Prabowo Subianto, is attending the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit (AIAS) Meeting in Paris, France on Monday, February 10-11, 2025.
UAE eyes major housing investment in Indonesia to help address housing shortage
The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) potential investment in Indonesia’s housing sector will be in the form of business-to-business (B2B) cooperation between Indonesian and UAE entrepreneurs, said the Ministry of Housing and Residential Areas.
Indonesia stays committed to climate action despite U.S.'s withdrawal from Paris Agreement
The U.S. under President Donald Trump has withdrawn from the Paris Agreement, albeit under these circumstances, Indonesia is still committed to taking steps to address climate issues under President Prabowo Subianto, a senior government official says.
Indonesia “faces diplomatic challenges” in enforcing death penalty for foreign drug convicts
Attorney General Sanitiar Burhanuddin says that the country has difficulty in implementing death penalty on foreign drug convicts due to obstacles in diplomatic relations.
Fisheries sector told to improve quality, diplomacy to meet international standard
A fishery industry watchdog has asked the Indonesian fisheries export industry toimprove their product quality and strive to meet international standards so as to be able to compete in global market.
Indonesia's JETP faces criticism over delayed funding
Hashim Sujono Djojohadikusumo, the President's Special Envoy for Climate and Energy, has assessed the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) as a failed program because there has not been a single fund disbursed by the U.S. Government through the program.
Prabowo encourages Indian investment in Indonesia's infrastructure, technology sectors
President Prabowo Subianto invited the Indian government to invest in the infrastructure sector, with the South Asian country targeting potential investment in the port and airport sectors.
Indonesia-India strengthens cooperation on AI, IoT, digital infrastructure development
The Indonesian and Indian governments have formalized cooperation in the digital sector through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital (Komdigi) and the Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
Indonesia-Japan explore cooperation in critical minerals for EV ecosystem development
The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Tokyo recently discussed for potential cooperation in the critical minerals sector between Indonesia and Japan.
Jokowi demands proof of OCCRP's 'Most Corrupt' allegations
Indonesia’s seventh President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has responded to his nomination by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) as one of the most corrupt public figure in 2024, demanding proof of all the allegations.
China committed on US$7.46 billion investment in Indonesia: Rosan
Rosan P. Roeslani, Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/ Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), revealed on Thursday, January 2, 2024 that several Chinese companies have expressed commitment to investing US$7.46 billion (Rp120.9 trillion) in Indonesia.