#International
Public want potential transactions of US$ 3.2 billion from India to become reality
Trade Minister Zulkifri Hasan led an Indonesian trade mission to New Delhi, India, gathering 10 Indonesian businessmen, exporters, and related parties to plan a potential $3.2 billion deal.
Effectiveness of coordinated Sulu Sea Trilateral Patrols in handling criminal activities
Defense ministers of Malaysia, the Philippines and Indonesia decided in March 2022 to expand the trilateral patrols of the Sulu Sea as an important step toward confidence-building and securing the safety trade routes at sea. The effectiveness of the patrols remain a question whereas there are improvements. But most importantly, it is seen as a symbol of unity.
China, Indonesia extend agreement on Belt and Road Initiative
China and Indonesia would conduct an in-depth and high-quality cooperation through the synergy of Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and Global Maritime Fulcrum (GMF), leaders of both countries agreed on July 26, 2022.
'Start-up Nation' seeking its future Indonesian-Israeli leaders
The Israel-Asia Center is seeking for its future emerging leaders from Indonesia to develop relations between the two countries, through its Israel-Indonesia Futures Program and Israel-Indonesia Futures 2022 Challenge Program. The programs are destined to Indonesian emerging leaders in innovation, social entrepreneurship, tech, education and other sectors who demonstrate a track record for creating impact and who are eager to contribute to the strengthening of Israel-Indonesia relations in the post-COVID era.
Global regulation of carbon market unfair: Investment minister
Investment Minister/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Bahlil Lahadalia said the global regulation of the carbon market was unfair, considering the comparison between developed and developing countries in applying the regulation.
Indonesia deploys its diplomatic resources to ensure G20 Summit success
Indonesia has mobilized its diplomatic resources to ensure that all member countries, including Russia, and guests, including Ukraine, will attend the G20 Summit despite boycott threat from the West. The outcome of the diplomacy cannot be predicted at this time, despite the efforts.
Ambassador invites Indonesian businesses to invest in Ukraine after war
Ukrainian Ambassador to Indonesia Vasyl Hamianin has invited Indonesian investors and business people to invest and assist in reconstructing the country following the ongoing war with Russia. Numerous public and private infrastructures - including factories, bridges, buildings, airports, and seaports - were destroyed during the war, which started in February.
Indo-Pacific region actively fighting illegal fishing to ensure national food security
The massive amount of illegal fishing poses a genuine threat to the sovereignty of the Indo-Pacific countries, the majority of which have coastlines, and the fisheries sector, which is the source of their economy and food security. This encourages these countries to combat illegal fishing in a variety of ways.
Israel seeks to invest, develop people-to-people relation with Indonesia
Vice-President of the Israel-Indonesia Chamber of Commerce Emanuel Shahaf told Indonesia Business Post that the business and economic relationship between Indonesia and Israel can be complementary, notably in the energy technology, agritech and medical sector.
Local workers lose out to Chinese workers
As a result of establishing the nickel-related industrial park in Morowali, Central Sulawesi, by an Indonesia-China joint venture in 2013 and multiple other Chinese investments, hundreds of thousands of Chinese workers have entered Indonesia in a massive influx, sparking controversy among Indonesians.
Timah: Indonesian tin's company expanding from Bangka to Africa
Indonesia views Tanzania as one of its priority partners. In January 2020, publicly listed company specializing in tin mining business, PT Timah Tbk, said it was ready to support the Tanzanian State Mining Corporation (Stamico) in the exploration of 15 mining perimeters.
Indonesia-Nigeria: A Man Behind The Strategic Collaboration
In order progressively to replace its Iranian crude suppliers – permanently in conflict with the U.S. – the Indonesian oil company Pertamina, decided to buy its crude from Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).