Geopolitics
Explore the global forces shaking the world and their ripple effects on Indonesia’s destiny.
Trump's EV policy shift sparks concerns for Indonesia's nickel industry, SE Asia's supply chain
U.S. President Donald Trump's policy in revoking electric vehicle (EV) incentives raises concerns on the impact to Indonesia's vital nickel sector, simultaneously creating a domino effect across Southeast Asia's vehicle and other related industries, a report by the South China Morning Post reveals.
Govt prepares strategic adjustment, product diversification for U.S. tariff changes
The Indonesian government is taking measures to anticipate any potential impact of the U.S. policy in increasing tariffs on imported goods, focusing on adjustment tailored to maintain and increase the competitiveness of the national economy.
Germany takes over leadership of RI’s JETP climate funding as U.S. steps down
Indonesia's Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) Secretariat has confirmed that the International Partners Group (IPG) member Germany would take over the U.S. leadership role, with donors such as France and the European Union (EU) appreciating Germany for stepping in to lead JETP climate funding in Indonesia, a report by jakartaglobe.id reveals.
Trump's reelection could reshape Indonesia's economic strategy amid global shifts
The reelection of Donald Trump as U.S. President presents a unique set of challenges for Indonesia, requiring a certain approach in policy and adjustment in the coming years, a report by globalasia.org reveals.
Indonesia secures foreign investments amidst plan to streamline foreign capital entry
Rosan Roeslani, Minister of Investment and Downstream/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), Rosan P. Roeslani, said the government has secured investments worth billions of dollars that are planned to enter Indonesia in the first quarter of 2025.
Indonesia-Türkiye pledge support for Palestinian independence, two-state solution
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto alongside Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Indonesia and Türkiye are committed to supporting peace between Palestine and Israel, suggesting that a two-state solution is the only way to stop the conflict between the warring parties.
RI-Türkiye strengthens partnership on renewable energy, technology development
The Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) is collaborating with the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources of the Republic of Türkiye to accelerate the development of clean energy in Indonesia.
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 set to be the first ASEAN country to join OECD
Indonesia is currently in the process of obtaining themembership status in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), concurrently securing the potential to become the first country in ASEAN to join the organization of developed countries' economies.
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.