Politics

Japan's Emperor Naruhito, right, and Indonesian President Joko Widodo, center, view a Super Red Arowana on June 19. (Photo courtesy of Indonesian presidential palace)
International relations

'Fish diplomacy' deepens ties between Indonesia, Japan

President Jokowi shows hospitality to Japan's Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako

2 July 2023
Florika Fink-Hooijer, European Commission's director general for environment, speaks during an interview in Kuala Lumpur on June 28. (Photo by Norman Goh)
Interview

EU, Malaysia, Indonesia create task force over deforestation rule

First meeting set for August amid lingering worries among palm oil farmers

30 June 2023
Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako take part in a ceremony at a military cemetery in Jakarta on June 20.
International relations

Japan emperor's Indonesia visit puts spotlight on female succession

Local media says imperial family, Yogyakarta sultan face same male heir challenge

24 June 2023
Japan's Emperor Naruhito, left, shakes hands with Indonesian President Joko Widodo following a news conference in Bogor, Indonesia, on June 19. 
International relations

Jokowi 'very honored' to host Japan emperor's first trip

Indonesian president takes imperial couple on botanical garden tour

19 June 2023
Leaders of ASEAN member states pose for a photo at the 42nd ASEAN Summit in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia on May 11. (Pool photo via Reuters)
South China Sea

ASEAN seeks to demonstrate 'unity' in South China Sea drills

Bloc plans first joint exercise in September as regional challenges mount

18 June 2023
Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako take a look back at Haneda airport in Tokyo before boarding a flight to Indonesia on June 17. (Photo by Mayumi Tsumita)
International relations

Japanese emperor's Indonesia trip reaffirms 'strong' ties

Interactions with young people on the agenda of weeklong stay

17 June 2023
Emperor Naruhito holds a news conference ahead of a trip to Indonesia. (Pool photo)
International relations

Indonesia marks first stop on Japan emperor's goodwill diplomacy

Couple embarks on second overseas trip after pandemic disruption

16 June 2023
Indonesia's massive supplies of nickel -- a key component in batteries -- are helping meet increasing global demand for electric vehicles. (Source photo by Reuters) 
Market Spotlight

Nickel surplus seen widening in 2023 as Indonesian output soars

EV batteries to lead demand growth; prices under pressure but still historically high

16 June 2023
A Qatari Mirage 2000-5 fighter in 2011: Indonesia has struck a deal to purchase 12 of the jets.
Defense

Indonesia buys 12 Mirage fighter jets used by Qatar for $792m

Jakarta cites urgent need while waiting for Rafale, F-15 deliveries

15 June 2023
Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are set to visit Indonesia.
International relations

Japan's Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako to visit Indonesia

Trip will be emperor's first since accession, apart from Queen Elizabeth's funeral

9 June 2023
Indonesian President Joko Widodo greets Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Putrajaya, Malaysia on June 8. (Photo courtesy of Malaysia Prime Minister's Office)
International relations

Malaysia, Indonesia to fight EU palm oil 'discrimination'

Jokowi says collaboration should be 'strengthened' to protect commodities

8 June 2023
Indonesian President Joko Widodo speaks at a conference in Singapore on June 7, touting investment opportunities in the country's capital relocation project. (Photo by Tsubasa Suruga)
Politics

Jokowi stresses Nusantara continuity under next president

Indonesian leader calls for funding new capital as investors voice concerns

7 June 2023
Indonesians and Malaysians are being brought closer together by an ASEAN initiative that makes cross-border payments easier and cheaper. (Source photos by Getty Images and logo from ASEAN BAC INDONESIA's website)
Finance

Indonesia-Malaysia QR code payments get started under ASEAN system

Cross border scheme could cut transaction costs by 30%, offer exchange rate buffer

6 June 2023
Fadillah Yusof, center, and Airlangga Hartarto, right: The two will make Malaysia and Indonesia's case against Europe's anti-deforestation law on May 30-31. (Photo by Norman Goh)
Environment

Malaysia, Indonesia to send palm oil mission to EU next week

Delegation to make case for small farmers in crosshairs of deforestation rule

27 May 2023
From left: Jia Qingguo, professor at Peking University; Kori Schake, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute; and Dino Patti Djalal, Indonesia's former ambassador to the U.S., discuss regional security at the Future of Asia conference in Tokyo on May 26. (Photo by Yuki Nakao)
The Future of Asia 2023

'Global South' can shape regional order, Indonesian expert says

Panelists discuss U.S.-China tensions, Ukraine war at Nikkei forum

26 May 2023
Salyadi Saputra, Pertamina director of strategy and new ventures, speaks during an interview on May 26 in Tokyo. (Photo by Shinya Sawai) 
The Future of Asia 2023

Pertamina's diversification slowed by Rosneft tie, carbon capture

Indonesian oil company plans $9bn capex in 2023, but 3% for decarbonization, others

26 May 2023
Chinese companies participating in a smart city exhibition in Jakarta have their eyes on Indonesia's ambitious project to relocate its capital to the island of Borneo. (Photo by Ismi Damayanti)
Business trends

Chinese companies seek opportunities in Indonesia's new capital

$31bn development project on Borneo so far falling short of investment goals

26 May 2023
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, left, and Indonesian counterpart Joko Widodo wave to journalists at the presidential palace near Jakarta on May 23.
24 May 2023
Armed with record profits, fertilizer maker Pupuk Kaltim is speeding up at least $1.5 billion in spending for projects to meet demand. (Photo courtesy of Pupuk Kaltim)
Commodities

Indonesian fertilizer maker Pupuk Kaltim ramps up $1.5bn expansion

State-owned firm eyes offshore acquisitions on record profits, but wavers on IPO

23 May 2023
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Joko Widodo are both among the invitees to this week's Group of Seven summit in Hiroshima. (Source photos by AP and Reuters)
G-7 in Japan

From India to Indonesia, G-7 invitees aim to be heard in Hiroshima

Modi's G-20 perch presents chance to highlight debt, development in 'Global South'

15 May 2023
Indonesian President Joko Widodo and delegates attend a sideline meeting during the ASEAN summit in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia, on May 11.
International relations

ASEAN urges cool heads on South China Sea as summit ends

Indonesia's Jokowi laments 'no significant progress' on Myanmar crisis

11 May 2023
Leaders of ASEAN countries pose for photos during the opening of the 42nd ASEAN Summit in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia on May 10.
Economy

ASEAN's patchy economic growth suggests long road to recovery

At regional summit, leaders discuss how to push bloc past COVID pains

10 May 2023
An Indonesian soldier guards the Meruorah hotel in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia, on May 8 ahead of the ASEAN summit.
Myanmar Crisis

Myanmar overshadows ASEAN summit talks on economy, South China Sea

Indonesia and Singapore condemn attack on humanitarian convoy

9 May 2023
A mark an a display case containing hot food at a convenience store, indicating the items within are Halal-certified. (Photo by Koya Jibiki)
Food & Beverage

Indonesia's food companies rush for halal seal of approval by 2024

Government hopes to spur spending with new certification requirement

9 May 2023
Indonesian President Joko Widodo's administration has delivered devastating blows to the country's democracy.
Opinion

Indonesia has lost its way on corruption and freedom

Quest to turn nation into a modern democracy has failed

5 May 2023