#International
Bahasa Indonesia officially recognized as an official language in UNESCO general assembly
President Joko 'Jokowi' Widodo expressed pride as Bahasa Indonesia is officially acknowledged for use in the UNESCO General Assembly. The decision was made during the 42nd General Assembly of UNESCO in Paris, France, on November 20, 2023.
Indonesia receives special mandate from OIC and Arab League to stop Gaza Conflict
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Arab League have granted Indonesia a special mandate, along with other countries, to work towards ending the conflict in Gaza. This mandate was issued following an extraordinary meeting of OIC leaders to discuss efforts to halt the war in the Gaza Strip, Palestine.
The Provincial Government of West Nusa Tenggara signed sister city agreement with Australia's Northern Territory highliting several potential sectors
The government of West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) signs a sister province agreement with Australia's Northern Territory in a significant move for regional cooperation.
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.
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.
Indonesia accelerates foreign carbon trading regulations ahead of COP28
The Indonesian government is expediting the establishment of legal frameworks for foreign carbon trading policies. Erick Thohir, Interim Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, aims to finalize these regulations before the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP28, in the United Arab Emirates on November 30, 2023.
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.
Microsoft report on digital defense highlights China's suspected cyber espionage against various Asia-Pacific countries, including Indonesia
A recent Microsoft report on digital defense, titled "Microsoft Digital Defense Report 2023," has uncovered that not only the United States, but China is suspected of engaging in cyber espionage operations against various countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
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.