#International
Expert sends positive signals on Foreign Ministry team
An expert on International Relations has sent positive signals on a new leadership team at the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, hinting at their understanding on President Prabowo Subianto’s vision and mission statements on the country’s foreign policy.
Reshaping diplomacy: Prabowo’s good neighbor policy, bold foreign ministry appointments
Indonesia’s new elected President, Prabowo Subianto has taken a bold move in shaping Indonesia’s foreign policy by appointing Sugiono as the new Foreign Minister, a decision that comes with significant changes. For the first time in Indonesia's history, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will have not one, but three deputy ministers, namely Gelora Party Chairman Anis Matta, Indonesia’s Ambassador to the UN Arrmanatha Nasir, and Indonesia’s Ambassador to Germany Arif Havas Oegroseno. This unique leadership structure signals Prabowo’s intent to keep a close eye on Indonesia’s global standing and diplomatic affairs.
Pertamina NRE-PIS strike a deal on green hydrogen collaboration
A subsidiary of state owned energy Pertamina, Pertamina New & Renewable Energy (Pertamina NRE) has set up a cooperation with PT Pertamina International Shipping (PIS), Pertamina's Integrated Marine and Logistics Sub Holding, to develop a transportation business, particularly related to the transportation of green hydrogen and other sustainable fuels.
Indonesia, EU, IOM launch Risk Index data tool on climate-induced displacement
The Indonesian government, the European Union, and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) have launched Risk Index for Climate Displacement (RICD), a data tool designed to provide operational foresight to anticipate, reduce, and respond to climate-induced displacement.
EU provides €1 million to address climate-induced displacement in Indonesia
The European Union has allocated €1 million (Rp16.9 billion) to fund the Risk Index for Climate Displacement (RICD) initiative in Indonesia, which is aimed at addressing and reducing the impact of climate-induced displacement.
RSAF chief gives a lecture to Seskoau student officers
Chief of the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF), Major General Kelvin Van, gave a lecture to 61st Class student officers of the Indonesian Air Force’s Staff and Command School (Seskoau) at the command headquarters in Lembang, West Java, on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.
Pertamina International Shipping leads ASEAN Shipping Industry Digitalization
Digital transformation of PT Pertamina International Shipping (PIS), a subsidiary of state-owned energy company Pertamina, has gained appreciation and recognition from global shipping industry players upon its success in developing a claim module system in ship operations.
Ministry stops the operation of two sand suction vessels in Batam waters
The Ministry for Marine Affairs and Fisheries has stopped the operation of two Singapore-flagged dredgers MV YC 6 and MV ZS 9 for alleged sand dredging and dumping without permit and proper documents in Batam waters, Riau Islands province.
Indonesia secures Rp479 billion in potential transactions at 21st China-ASEAN Expo
Indonesia showcased its economic prowess at the 21st China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) recently held at the Nanning International Convention and Exhibition Center (NICEC) in Nanning City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, from September 24 to 28, 2024.
Sri Mulyani: The era of high interest rates is not over yet
Indonesian Minister of Finance, Sri Mulyani Indrawati, has underlined that the period of high central bank interest rates is not entirely gone eventhough the Federal Reserve cuts its Fund Rate by 50 basis points in September 2024.
Jokowi confident Indonesia to become a new economic force in the world
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has expressed his confidence that Indonesia Indonesia will emerge as one of the world’s new economic powers.
IEBF 2024: Strengthening Indonesia-Europe trade ties with new partnerships
The Indonesia-Europe Business Forum (IEBF) 2024, held on Monday, October 7, 2024, produced seven memorandums of understanding (MoUs)/Letter of Intent (LoIs) on cooperation between Indonesian and European companies with a total transaction value of US$11.07 billion (Rp174 billion).