Geopolitics and Diplomacy
Explore the global forces shaking the world and their ripple effects on Indonesia’s destiny.
Energy transition in Indonesia needs more international supports
Indonesia has invited Scandinavian countries of Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden to invest in the new renewable energy sector in the country through the Indonesia-Nordic Energy Investment Day: Collaboration to Achieve Net Zero Emission Target. This is part of the Bali Compact G20 2022, where the host country sees that forging international partners is critical in the energy transition process, supports new economies and increases investment in net zero energy systems.
Sweden, Indonesia sign 10 points of cooperation
Sweden and Indonesia have agreed on 10 points of cooperation during Sweden-Indonesia Sustainable Partnership (SISP) 2022.
Sweden, Indonesia sign renewable cooperation agenda 2030
Sweden and Indonesia have committed to establish an agreement for Sustainable Development Goals and established the Agenda 2030 through the Sweden-Indonesia Sustainability Partnership 2022 (SISP). Both countries' representatives signed the partnership in Jakarta on December 5, 2022.
German businesses see diversification is key, not decoupling from China
German businesses attending the 17th Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business (APK) in Singapore on November 13-14, 2022, have seen that decoupling from China is not the right way to deal with the country’s dependency to one particular country.
Developed countries called on to support sustainable infrastructure
Indonesian Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati has urged developed countries to rally support for sustainable infrastructure during the “Infrastructure Development Through Innovation and Collaborative Financing: Toward Greater Inclusivity and Productivity” event in Washington DC.
Kadin opens great investment opportunities between China, Indonesia
The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) has aimed at strengthening Indonesian business with China. Kadin has also committed to build partnerships in order to increase cooperation and prosperity between businesspeople and the government of both countries.
'Start-up Nation' seeking its future Indonesian-Israeli leaders
The Israel-Asia Center is seeking for its future emerging leaders from Indonesia to develop relations between the two countries, through its Israel-Indonesia Futures Program and Israel-Indonesia Futures 2022 Challenge Program. The programs are destined to Indonesian emerging leaders in innovation, social entrepreneurship, tech, education and other sectors who demonstrate a track record for creating impact and who are eager to contribute to the strengthening of Israel-Indonesia relations in the post-COVID era.
Ambassador invites Indonesian businesses to invest in Ukraine after war
Ukrainian Ambassador to Indonesia Vasyl Hamianin has invited Indonesian investors and business people to invest and assist in reconstructing the country following the ongoing war with Russia. Numerous public and private infrastructures - including factories, bridges, buildings, airports, and seaports - were destroyed during the war, which started in February.
Indonesia-Nigeria: A Man Behind The Strategic Collaboration
In order progressively to replace its Iranian crude suppliers – permanently in conflict with the U.S. – the Indonesian oil company Pertamina, decided to buy its crude from Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).
Indonesia: A potential market for Israeli cyber intelligence agents
The cyber-threat intelligence market in South-East Asia and Indonesia is animated by several market players from the U.S., Europe, and especially Israel, such as Quadream, ULTRA led by Zvi Fischler; NSO Group, Intellexa; or the Israeli-American, Verint.