#International
ASEAN plenary summit resulted in framework on blue economy
The 43rd ASEAN High-Level Plenary Summit, has managed to conceive a framework on blue economy. Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi stated that this framework marks a novel development within ASEAN.
Indonesia and Vietnam explores collaborative opportunities in EV ecosystem development
Erick Thohir, Indonesian Minister of State-Owned Enterprises, responded to President Joko Widodo's directive to encourage cooperation in developing the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem with the Vietnamese government. Minister Erick emphasized that Indonesia is currently highly committed to building the electric vehicle battery industry.
Vietnam joins with five ASEAN nations in cross-border QRIS payment system
Vietnam has officially joined five ASEAN countries in cross-payment communications between countries using QRIS.
Prabowo Subianto bolsters Indonesia's defense capabilities with new F-15EX fighter jets
Prabowo Subianto, the Minister of Defense in a strategic move to enhance Indonesia's national defense capabilities, has procured 24 F-15EX fighter jets manufactured by Boeing during his visit to the United States.
Pertamina strengthens energy partnership with Tanzania through comprehensive collaboration
Indonesia bolsters energy cooperation between nations through PT Pertamina (Persero), the state-owned Indonesian oil and gas company, inked a groundbreaking exploration and production agreement with Tanzania Petroleum Development Company (TPDC), a state-owned enterprise from Tanzania. This landmark collaboration was formalized during the official visit of President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) to Tanzania.
ASEAN nations join forces to combat transnational crime enhancing regional security
In a significant step towards strengthening regional security and cooperation, Indonesia, along with six other ASEAN member states, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at preventing and enforcing laws against cross-border crimes and transnational offenses.
Sandiaga Uno and Tito Karnavian as Ad Interim Ministers amidst President Jokowi's diplomatic mission
Sandiaga Uno, Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy and Tito Karnavian were appointed by President Joko 'Jokowi' Widodo to become Ad Interim Minister.
European Union investigates into Indonesian biodiesel imports signal progress
The European Union has initiated an investigation regarding biodiesel imports from Indonesia, raising concerns about potential tariff evasion through intermediary routes via China and the United Kingdom.
Indonesia and Canada forge closer ties, aims to finalize agreement by 2024
The Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs of Indonesia, Airlangga Hartarto, and the Minister of International Trade of Canada, Mary Ng, have agreed to finalize the Indonesia-Canada Comprehensive Economic Agreement (ICA-CEPA) by 2024.
Indonesia and Peru launches comprehensive economic partnership agreement talk for non-traditional export markets
Indonesia's Minister of Trade, Zulkifli Hasan, and Peru's Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism, Juan Carlos Mathews Salazar, have officially initiated negotiations for the Indonesia-Peru Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IP-CEPA).
Indonesia and Australia strengthen diplomatic ties and security with Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2023
Indonesia and Australia's Indo-Pacific Endeavour (IPE) was held on August 1, 2023, marking the beginnig of a series of activities in the program.
Indonesia and South Korean forms strategic partnership enhancing UN Peacekeeping Forces for global peace and security
The South Korean Department and the Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI) signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation (MoU), to increase the capacity of peacekeeping forces operating under the protection of the UN in conflict areas.