#International
ASEAN's urgent call for a green transportation revolution as a road to sustainability
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) spans an incredibly diverse geography, covering approximately 4.5 million square kilometers, making it one of the world's largest regional organizations in terms of landmass.
WTO forms panel to review EU import duties on Indonesian biodiesel
The World Trade Organization's (WTO) dispute settlement body has agreed to form a panel to review the import duties imposed by the European Union (EU) on biodiesel imports from Indonesia.
Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources explores collaboration with South Korea on Carbon Capture and Storage technology in oil and gas industry
The Indonesian government, through the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), is exploring collaboration with South Korea regarding the utilization of Carbon Capture and Storage/Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCS/CCUS) technology in the oil and gas industry.
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.