Geopolitics
Explore the global forces shaking the world and their ripple effects on Indonesia’s destiny.
Prabowo meets President Putin, discussing strengthened bilateral cooperation
Defense Minister and President-elect Prabowo Subianto met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, discussing efforts to strengthen bilateral cooperation in various sectors.
Indonesia and GCC begin talks on FTA negotiations
Minister of Trade, Zulkifli Hasan, and the Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasem Mohamed Al Budaiwi, officially commenced negotiations for the Indonesia–Gulf Cooperation Council Free Trade Agreement (I-GCC FTA) in Jakarta on Wednesday, July 31, 2024.
Airlangga invites greater Saudi investment in meeting with Ambassador Faisal
Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Airlangga Hartarto, invited greater investment from Saudi Arabia during a meeting with Saudi Ambassador to Indonesia Faisal bin Abdullah Al-Amudi in Jakarta on Monday, July 29, 2024.
Indonesia explores electric vehicle collaboration with African nations
Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, says that he has initiated discussions with several African countries to explore collaboration opportunities in the electric vehicle (EV) sector.
FIFA President discusses future soccer collaboration with Prabowo
President of the world’s soccer governing body (FIFA), Gianni Infantino, and Indonesia's President-elect Prabowo Subianto discussed the future soccer development in Indonesia during a meeting in Paris on Saturday, July 27, 2024, highlighting continued cooperation between FIFA and the Indonesian Soccer Association (PSSI).
France showcases military aircraft at Pégase 2024 mission
The French government showcased various military aircraft to Indonesia, including the newly purchased Dassault Rafale fighter jet, at the Pégase 2024 Mission held at Halim Perdanakusuma Air Base in East Jakarta on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.
CICC eyes expansion to Indonesia amid global slowdown
China International Capital Corp (CICC), the largest investment bank in China, is planning to expand into Indonesia as part of its strategy to explore new markets in Southeast Asia.
Jokowi and UAE Crown Prince discuss financial center, nickel cooperation
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and UAE Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (MBZ) have agreed to develop a financial center in Indonesia's new capital, Nusantara, and enhance cooperation in the nickel industry from mining to electric vehicle production.
Indonesia secures US$3 billion investment for tourism, infrastructure development
Minister of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), Erick Thohir, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Eagle Hills Chairman and Emaar Founder Mohamed Ali Rashed Alabbar from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Dubai on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
BI expands QR code payment collaboration with Bank of Korea
The Indonesian Central Bank (BI) has broadened its international payment cooperation network by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bank of Korea (BoK) for QR code-based payments.
Indonesia-China strengthen labor cooperation, vocational training initiatives
Minister of Manpower, Ida Fauziyah, has revealed that the Indonesian government is working to strengthen labor cooperation with the People's Republic of China. The issue was discussed during her meeting with Chines Minister of Human Resources and Social Security, Wang Xiaoping, in Beijing on July 3, 2024.
Indonesia signs MOU with Australia on energy transition cooperation
Dadan Kusdiana, Secretary General of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) and David Fredericks, Secretary of the Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment & Water (DCCEEW) on Tuesday, July 2, 2024,signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on efforts to strengthen bilateral cooperation on energy transition.