Geopolitics
Explore the global forces shaking the world and their ripple effects on Indonesia’s destiny.
Indonesia aims for 40% Southeast Asian foreign investment given its large economy contribution in ASEAN
Airlangga Hartarto, the Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs targets 40% of Southeast Asian foreign direct investments (FDI) to flow into Indonesia, building on the country's robust economic performance.
Iwan Suwito address housing shortages in Australia as it battles with immigration
Australia is grappling with a housing backlog as a million immigrants arrive. Iwan Sunito, CEO of One Global Capital, shares insights into the situation.
Netherland provides EUR 105 million grant to Indonesia to support sustainable and inclusive public projects
The Netherlands has approved a grant in the amount of EUR 105 million, equivalent to around IDR 1.7 trillion.
President Joko Widodo demonstrates Indonesia's vast hydropower potential world hydropower congress
Presiden Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo highlighted Indonesia's vast hydropower potential during the World Hydropower Congress held in Bali. He mentioned that Indonesia boasts approximately 4,400 rivers with the potential to be utilized as sources of hydropower. Out of these rivers, 128 major ones have significant electricity production capabilities, such as the Mamberamo River in Papua and the Kayan River in North Kalimantan.
Italy offers cutting-edge PPA Paolo Thaon corvettes to Indonesia
Italy has expressed a strong interest in offering its Pattugliatore Polivalente d'Altura (PPA) Paolo Thaon corvettes to Indonesia, even though Indonesia has not officially activated the contract for the purchase of FREMM ships from Fincantieri.
Bank Indonesia and other government institutions joins global anti-money laundering tasks force (FATF) to enhance financial integrity
Indonesia through Bank Indonesia (BI) in conjunction with other various ministries and institutions has officially become the 40th full-fledged member of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a global organization dedicated to combating money laundering, preventing terrorism financing, and countering the funding of mass destruction weapons.
Pentagon reveals significant increase in suspicious behavior of Chinese pilots against US aircraft in Indo-Pacific region
In the Indo-Pacific region, Chinese pilots have engaged in a notable surge of "coercive and risky" actions against US aircraft over the past two years, surpassing the frequency of such incidents in the preceding decade, according to Ely Ratner, the assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs.
Indonesia and India's G20 leadership marks positive shift in global governance
The September 2023 G20 Summit in New Delhi marked the conclusion of the Indian G20 presidency and the culmination of Indonesia's troika role, ushering in a new phase of global governance. Indonesia's presidency, which began in December 2021, was succeeded by India's leadership in December 2022.
President Joko Widodo signs MoUs with President Xi Jinping of China and the shifting focus belt road initiatives
President Joko 'Jokowi' Widodo of Indonesia held a bilateral meeting with President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing discussing several important key issues one of which is energy.
Indonesia seeks lithium and cobalt imports from Kazakhstan aiming to accelerate EV industry
Mochamad Fadjroel Rachman, the Ambassador of Indonesia to Kazakhstan has expressed its intention to purchase rare metals, particularly lithium and cobalt, from Kazakhstan to boost the production of electric vehicles and batteries.
Indonesia-Japan collaborates on Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) model project providing solar panels
A collaboration between the Japanese and Indonesian governments, under the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) Model Project scheme, provides green energy ventures giving companies that participate do not need to bear investment cost.
Foreign Ministry holds Indonesia-Europe and Latin American business forum
Businesspeople from Europe and Indonesia agreed to strengthen trade and investment cooperation. This commitment is reflected in the signing of 8 (eight) Memorandums of Understanding/ Letters of Intent on business cooperation in various sectors during the opening ceremony of the Indonesia-Europe Business Forum (IEBF), on October 17, 2023, at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Jakarta. Tourism industry and creative economy sectors, as well as renewable energy, are among the areas of cooperation.