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Indonesia, Hyundai explore collaboration on national EV project
Indonesia is in talks with Hyundai Motor Group to explore a collaboration for the national car project based on electric vehicle (EV) technology.
Pertamina-Petronas sign farm-out agreement for Bobara deepwater block in West Papua
State energy company PT Pertamina Hulu Energi (PHE), through its affiliate PT Pertamina Hulu Energi Bobara, and Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas), through its subsidiary PETRONAS E&P Bobara Sdn. Bhd., have signed a Farm-Out Agreement (FOA) for the Bobara Production Sharing Contract (PSC), located in the ultra-deepwater region off West Papua, Eastern Indonesia.
Timor Leste officially becomes ASEAN’s 11th member after 14-year wait
Timor-Leste has officially joined the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), becoming the regional bloc’s 11th member after waiting nearly 14 years for admission.
Brazil seeks full ASEAN membership, Lula highlights shared vision with Southeast Asia
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced on Friday, October 24, 2025 that Brazil is seeking full membership in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), underscoring his country’s commitment to strengthening political, economic, and cross-regional cooperation with Southeast Asia.
Indonesia-Canada sign landmark comprehensive economic partnership agreement
Indonesia and Canada have concluded the Indonesia–Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (ICA–CEPA), a landmark free trade deal that is set to expand bilateral trade, strengthen defense cooperation, and deepen business-to-business ties.
Prabowo reaffirms Indonesia’s commitment to global peace at UN General Assembly
President Prabowo Subianto delivered a speech at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, underscoring Indonesia’s commitment to maintaining global peace and stability.
Indonesia-EU seal landmark IEU–CEPA deal after nearly a decade of negotiations
Indonesia and the European Union (EU) have signed the substantive conclusion of the Indonesia–European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU–CEPA), marking a historic milestone in bilateral trade relations after nearly 10 years of talks.
Prysmian expands renewable energy strategy in SE Asia, finds hurdles in Indonesia
Italian multinational Prysmian Group, a global leader in energy and telecom cable systems, is strengthening its renewable energy (RE) strategy across Southeast Asia to cut emissions and boost operational efficiency.
Prabowo to speak at 80th UN General Assembly, expected to reaffirm support for Palestine
President Prabowo Subianto is scheduled to deliver a speech at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States, on September 23, 2025, taking the podium after Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and U.S. President Donald Trump.
Indonesia to launch cross-border QRIS payments in China after Japan rollout
Indonesia is preparing to expand the use of its Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard (QRIS) payment system to China, following its recent launch in Japan after the Indonesian Central Bank (BI) and the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) strengthen the use of Local Currency Transactions (LCT) in bilateral trade and investment.
Prabowo holds bilateral meetings with Putin, Xi in Beijing
President Prabowo Subianto held a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing, China, on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 upon their attendance at the 80th Anniversary of China’s Victory in World War II.
Prabowo attends 80th anniversary of China’s victory in War of Resistance
President Prabowo Subianto attended the 80th Anniversary of the Victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance, held at Tian’anmen Square in Beijing on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.