#Government
President Jokowi meets with Chinese FM Wang Yi, former UK Premier Tony Blair
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo convened a bilateral meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, on Thursday, April 18, 2024.
Freeport pours sevent percent of 2023 profit to Papua regional administrations
PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) has deposited around Rp3.35 trillion (about US$207 million), or about sevent percent out of its 2023 profit of Rp48.79 trillion, to the regional administrations in Papua.
After Apple, Microsoft chief to visit Indonesia
Minister of Communication and Informatics, Budi Arie Setiadi, has revealed that a top executive of another U.S. tech giant will soon visit Indonesia days after Apple Inc.'s boss, Tim Cook, made the visit here on Wednesday.
Government anticipates economic impact of escalating Iran-Israel conflict
The Coordinating Ministry for the Economy held a coordination meeting with all Deputy Ministerial elements along with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and several Ambassadors on Monday, April 15, 2024 in response to developments in the Middle East conflict following Iran's retaliatory offensive against Israel.
Textile industry urges compliance with import restriction rules
The textile and textile product (TPT) industry asks all stakeholders to comply with import restriction policies as regulated in Minister of Trade Regulations No. 36/2023 and No. 3/2024 on Import policy and control.
Indonesia asks UNSC to ease tensions following Iran's attack on Israel
The government has spoken out regarding Indonesia's stance on Iran's recent attack on Israel, asking the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to take swift action to de-escalate tensions in the region.
Criticism arises over MPR Speaker's statement on Indonesian democracy
A statement by Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Bambang Soesatyo which suggests that democracy in Indonesia does not require opposition has drawn criticism from experts.
MOFA: Pope Francis to visit Indonesia in September 2024
The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church, will visit Indonesia from September 3rd to 6th, 2024. The arrival of His Holiness is a state invitation extended by President Joko Widodo.
Canada ready to enhance bilateral cooperation with new Indonesian government
Canadian Ambassador to Indonesia, Jess Dutton, has expressed Canada's readiness to advance and strengthen bilateral cooperation with Indonesia's new government.
Indonesia and Kazakhstan strengthen bilateral cooperation in various sectors
Indonesia and Kazakhstan have agreed to enhance cooperation in the fields of mining and energy, transportation and connectivity, as well as digital and creative economy.
Political reconciliation marks a new era of unity in Indonesian politics
In the wake of the quinquennial political festivity, the movement towards reconciliation among competing factions within Indonesia's political coalition has become an integral part of the country's political dynamics.
Inter-agency cooperation sought to prevent graft cases like PT Timah
Cooperation among government's agencies and ministries is needed to prevent corruption cases, such as the alleged corruption at PT Timah which has incurred US$ 13.6 billion in State losses based on calculation of an IPB University expert.