Geopolitics
Explore the global forces shaking the world and their ripple effects on Indonesia’s destiny.
Sri Mulyani, ASEAN+3 ministers discuss rapid financing facility, Chiang Mai Initiative reform
Indonesian Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati recently met with ASEAN+3 finance ministers and central bank governors, to discuss the establishment of the Rapid Financing Facility (RFF) and the reform of the Chiang Mai Initiative Multilateralization (CMIM).
Prabowo meets UAE President, discusses defense and international issues
Minister of Defense and President elect Prabowo Subianto met with President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan or MBZ, at Al Shati Palace, Abu Dhabi, on Monday, May 13, 2024.
ADB agrees to US$5 billion increase in funding to combat global challenges
The 57th annual meeting of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in T'bilisi, Georgia, has agreed to increase funding of US$ 5 billion for the Asian Development Fund (ADF) 14 and the Technical Assistance Special Fund (TASF) 8 to combat global challenges.
Indonesia callsforIsrael-Hamas ceasefire at OIC Summit
Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi has called for a ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militant Hamas in the wake of the seven-month conflict, with Israel threatening to invade Rafah, a city of 2.5 million people in Gaza Strip.
Indonesia-Türkiye FMs talk about Palestinian, strategic issues
Indonesia Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi held a bilateral meeting with her Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan in Ankara on May 2, 2024, discussing Palestinian issue, defense cooperation, counter-terrorism and Indonesia-Türkiye Comprehensive Economic Partnership agreement (CEPA).
Indonesia-Singapore electricity export deal nears Implementation
Indonesia's ambitious plan to export electricity to Singapore is edging closer to realization, with President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo spearheading efforts to develop the nation's green energy industry. The initiative, which involves exporting electricity generated from solar power plants (PLTS) to Singapore, is seen as a key step towards enhancing bilateral cooperation and promoting sustainable energy solutions.
India extends, shares defense industry expertise with Indonesia
India holds exhibitions and seminars related to defense equipment in Jakarta, extending offer to assist Indonesia in developing its domestic defense industry in the long term.
ESDM ministry, IEA join hands on energy transition acceleration in Indonesia
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Arifin Tasrif recently signed the 2024-2025 Joint Work Program (JWP) alongside Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA) Fatih Birol for the support of the acceleration of energy transistion in Indonesia and the achievement of Net Zero Emission (NZE) targets. This signing took place amidst Arifin's visits for the World Energy Congress (WEC) in Rotterdam and the IEA Global Summit on People-Centerd Clean Energy Transitions in Paris.
President Jokowi meets Singapore Prime Minister at Bogor Palace
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Monday, April 29, 2024, met with Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the Bogor Presidential Palace in West Java ahead of the Indonesia-Singapore Leaders' Retreat on the same day.
ESDM minister invites Dutch firms to invest in Indonesia’s electricity infrastructure
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Arifin Tasrif held bilateral meetings with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Climate and Energy Policy of the Netherlands, Rob Jetten, during his visit to the Netherlands this week.
Indonesia-UAE cooperate to tackle plastic waste at sea
The Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment and the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Reducing Plastic Waste Leakage to the Sea in Indonesia.
Indonesia explores collaboration with EU on energy transition and carbon trading
Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani Indrawati reveals that Indonesia is exploring cooperation with the EU Commission to promote energy transition and opportunity for carbon trading with the European Union.