Politics

Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto, standing on the right, witnesses the signing of a preliminary deal to purchase 24 units of F-15EX fighter jets from Boeing in the U.S. city of St. Louis on Aug. 21. (Photo courtesy of the Indonesian Defense Ministry)
Defense

Indonesia to buy 24 F-15EX fighter jets from Boeing

Move follows similar deals for French-made Rafale, Mirage aircraft

22 August 2023
While global leaders make the trek to Port Moresby to court PNG's leader, rising debt, inflation and sluggish growth could derail Prime Minister James Marape's plan to make his country the world's "richest Black Christian nation."
Asia Insight

Papua New Guinea's Marape: Pacific power broker or PM in peril?

Amid U.S.-China balancing act, PNG leader faces mounting pressure at home

22 August 2023
Haze blankets the main business district in Jakarta on Aug. 11.
Environment

Jakarta orders civil servants to work from home due to pollution

Government to seed clouds, tighten emission standards to fight filthy air

21 August 2023
Opened in 2015, the Integrated Maritime and Fishery Center Natuna is the largest fishing port on Natuna Besar. (Photo by Koya Jibiki)
South China Sea

Indonesia taps local fishers to boost Natuna Islands defense

Modernizing industry emerges as priority in deterring Chinese maritime claims

18 August 2023
Indonesian President Joko Widodo, wearing traditional attire from the Tanimbar Archipelago, delivers his state of the nation speech to parliament in Jakarta on Aug. 16.
Economy

Jokowi urges next leader to maintain commodity policies

Indonesia also unveils $216bn draft budget for 2024, up 8%

16 August 2023
From left: Former Jakarta Gov. Anies Baswedan, Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto and Central Java Gov. Ganjar Pranowo (Source photos by Kentaro Iwamoto and Reuters)
Indonesia election

Jokowi's ex-rival gains ground in Indonesia presidential race

Six months ahead of election, Subianto courts young voters to lead the race

14 August 2023
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets with folk artists after addressing the nation during Independence Day celebrations at the historic Red Fort in Delhi in 2022.
Your Week in Asia

India, Indonesia, Singapore leaders to speak; Kishida-Yoon-Biden summit

Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events

13 August 2023
 The Indonesian International Motor Show in 2018: The country's main trade group will hold the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show starting Aug. 10
Your Week in Asia

Indonesia auto show, Cambodia PM transition, Taiwan's Lai visits U.S.

Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events

6 August 2023
A Chinese Coast Guard vessel near the Spratly Islands in March: Many ASEAN nations have complained about China's activities in the South China Sea.
Opinion

ASEAN shouldn't give up on idea of South China Sea naval drill

Indonesia can revive proposal with other interested members

3 August 2023
A new presidential palace is going up in Nusantara: Some government functions will be transferred from Jakarta to the new capital in 2024. (Photo by Nana Shibata)
Economy

Indonesia's new capital aims to be 'economic growth center'

Nusantara construction 'on schedule'; 60,000 people expected in 2024: officials

2 August 2023
Indonesian President Joko Widodo, right, appears with Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto on a sign for Subianto's Gerindra Party. (Photo by Bobby Nugroho)
Politics

Jokowi keeps successor options open, even former rival

Indonesia's outgoing president courted by Subianto ahead of registration deadline

30 July 2023
Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, greets Indonesian counterpart Joko "Jokowi" Widodo in Chengdu on July 27. (Photo courtesy of Indonesia's presidential office)
International relations

Jokowi bags $13bn in investment pledges after meeting with Xi

China's Xinyi to build glass, solar panel factories in Indonesia in $11.5bn plan

28 July 2023
Indonesian President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo and visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping meet on the sidelines of the Group of 20 summit in Nusa Dua, Bali, on Nov. 16, 2022.
International relations

Indonesia's Jokowi off to China to meet Xi

Two leaders to discuss South China Sea and investments in 'strategic projects'

27 July 2023
Taliban soldiers guard a mosque in Kabul on June 28.
International relations

Taliban visits Indonesia in attempt to gain global recognition

Afghanistan's slumping economy seen behind regime's diplomatic overture

25 July 2023
Steakholder sees similarities between Jewish kosher and Muslim halal dietary requirements. (Photo courtesy of company)
Food & Beverage

Israel's food tech upstarts eye ASEAN's Muslim countries

Indonesia, Malaysia offer halal gateway for Jewish state's companies

19 July 2023
Budi Arie Setiadi looks on during his inauguration as minister of communication and information in Jakarta on July 17.
Politics

Jokowi names new communications minister amid graft case

Appointment spurs allegations of cronyism in run-up to presidential vote

17 July 2023
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks during a press conference in Jakarta on July 14. 
International relations

Blinken says U.S. still committed to freedom in South China Sea

Top American diplomat and China's Wang Yi last met less than a month ago

15 July 2023
Indonesia's Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi, center, speaks during the East Asia Summit Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Jakarta on July 14.
International relations

Indonesia's top diplomat warns of 'Cold War in hot places'

Foreign minister highlights Indo-Pacific risks, potential at ASEAN-led forum

14 July 2023
Thai Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai speaks during the ASEAN foreign ministers’ meeting in Jakarta on July 13. (Pool via Reuters)
Myanmar Crisis

Some ASEAN members support Thai diplomacy toward Myanmar

Bloc releases statement following foreign ministers' meeting amid policy divide

14 July 2023
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov speaks with his counterparts from ASEAN member countries in Jakarta on July 13. (provided by the Indonesian Foreign Ministry) 
International relations

Russia pitches use of local currencies in appeal to ASEAN

Trade with Indonesia rose 45% in 2022 as FTA talks progressed, Lavrov says

13 July 2023
Thailand's Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai, left, has confirmed a meeting with ousted and imprisoned Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi. (File photos by AP) 
Myanmar Crisis

Thai foreign minister says he met with Myanmar's Suu Kyi

Ousted leader 'in good health,' Don Pramudwinai says at ASEAN meeting

12 July 2023
Foreign ministers from ASEAN member countries gather in Jakarta on July 11. (Pool photo/Reuters)
International relations

ASEAN meetings begin amid Myanmar crisis, 'complex' challenges

10-member bloc, China to adopt guideline for South China Sea code conclusion

11 July 2023
"The potential growth of SOEs is massive," Indonesian Minister of State-Owned Enterprises Erick Thohir said in an interview. (Photo by Dimas Ardian) 
Interview

Three Indonesia state company IPOs could raise $3bn total: minister

But Pertamina's upstream unit and Pupuk Kaltim still assessing market conditions

7 July 2023
Indonesian President Joko Widodo, left, speaks as Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese listens during a joint statement in Sydney on July 4.
International relations

Australia extends business visas for Indonesians

Leaders Albanese and Widodo promote economic ties at Sydney meeting

4 July 2023
Indonesian leader Joko Widodo's tenure has seen improved diplomatic and economic ties with neighbor Australia. (Source photos  by AP, Reuters and Getty)
International relations

Indonesia's Jokowi eyes EV lithium deals on Australia visit

Boosting trade in focus at meeting with PM Anthony Albanese

3 July 2023