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Indonesia’s president to attend ‘Board of Peace’ meeting in US
President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia will attend the inaugural leaders’ meeting of US President Donald Trump's “Board of Peace”, scheduled for February 19, 2026. During his visit, he intends to neg...
Why Asean must stay nimble to survive US-China trade squeeze
Observers at the South China Morning Post’s China Conference warn that ASEAN faces challenges in remaining relevant due to the transactional stance of the United States under President Donald Trump, d...
Envoy urges ‘shared prosperity’ in China-Asean ties amid growing protectionism
Beijing's ambassador to ASEAN, Wang Qing, has stressed the need for deepening economic cooperation between China and ASEAN countries at a forum in Jakarta. Despite some ASEAN members advancing trade d...
Indonesia prepares to send up to 8,000 troops to Gaza
Indonesia plans to deploy up to 8,000 soldiers in Gaza under the US peace plan, as per news agency Antara. The move follows a meeting between Indonesia’s army chief of staff and President Prabowo Subi...
Syria’s al-Hol camp emptied of foreigners, sources say
According to diplomatic and local NGO sources, Syria's al-Hol camp has been largely cleared of the 6,200 foreign nationals originally held there after the control was transferred from Kurdish-led forc...
Indonesia 'Ready' to Deploy Up to 8,000 Soldiers to Gaza
Indonesia has indicated its readiness to contribute up to 8,000 soldiers for peacekeeping in the Gaza Strip. This move is part of Indonesia's effort to showcase its international role beyond Southeast...
Indonesia on track for 10% growth by 2029, energy envoy Hashim says
Hashim Djojohadikusumo, President Prabowo Subianto's climate and energy envoy, stated at a Jakarta forum that Indonesia is set to achieve economic growth exceeding the previously announced target of 8...
India, Japan, Indonesia Conduct Trilateral Naval Exercise In Andaman Sea
India, Japan, and Indonesia have conducted a trilateral naval exercise in the waters near Port Blair on February 13, 2026. The exercise aimed at bolstering joint operational readiness and regional mar...
Indonesia telco chief warns of ‘digital colonisation’, backs China’s open-source AI
An Indonesian telecommunications executive warns that 'digital colonization' poses the greatest threat to middle powers in the era of artificial intelligence due to expensive and proprietary technolog...
Indonesia’s economy tipped to gain from deeper mainland China, Hong Kong ties
Experts suggest that Indonesia's economic partnership with China and Hong Kong will likely lead to increased investments and improvements in capital markets and industries for Indonesia. Shinta Kamdan...
Indonesia eyes China partnerships to build industry and tech ‘better than the EU standard’
Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund, Danantara Indonesia, seeks partnerships with Chinese corporations to advance technology in waste-to-energy conversion, smart grids, and data centers. The country aim...
Indonesian village at risk of being swallowed by 100-metre-deep sinkhole
A village in Indonesia faces severe risks as a growing sinkhole threatens homes and infrastructure. The pit has deepened to 100 meters and expanded from around 27,000 square meters to over 30,000 squa...
Indonesia selects Italian M-346 trainer jet
The Indonesian Air Force has chosen the Italian aircraft manufacturer Leonardo's M-346 Jet Trainer as part of its efforts to modernize its air force fleet. An order of up to 24 units is expected, with...
Indonesia’s neutrality problem: surveillance, endurance and a Taiwan contingency
The article discusses Indonesia's need to focus on military development that supports its policy of neutrality, particularly in the context of a potential contingency involving Taiwan. Emphasis is pla...
Indonesian Navy Commissions its Largest Survey Vessel
The Indonesian Navy commissioned KRI Canopus (936), its largest survey vessel, at the Abeking & Rasmussen shipyard in Lemwerder, Germany on February 12. The 105-meter ship is now the biggest survey ve...
Indonesia’s US$1.67 billion China-backed dam is in limbo. Why?
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's administration has revoked permits for a major hydropower project backed by China due to environmental concerns after last year's deadly floods and landslides i...
Indonesia says proposed Gaza peacekeeping force could total 20,000 troops
Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto's spokesman stated on Tuesday that a proposed multinational peacekeeping mission for Gaza could include around 20,000 troops, with Indonesia considering contribu...
Ashok Leyland Partners With Indonesia's PT Pindad To Pioneer Electric Buses & Defence Vehicles
Ashok Leyland and Indonesian state-owned company PT Pindad have entered into an agreement to develop electric buses through a Memorandum of Understanding signed on February 3, 2026. The partnership ai...
Will China power or pollute Indonesia’s EV battery dream?
Indonesia has initiated a US$7-8 billion partnership with Chinese companies to build an electric vehicle (EV) battery ecosystem, named Titan. The initiative involves state-owned firms Antam and Indust...
6-year-old Indonesian girl killed in Singapore accident laid to rest in Jakarta hometown
A six-year-old Indonesian girl named Sheyna Lashira Smaradiani was killed in a traffic accident while visiting Singapore with her family. The incident occurred near the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple in Ch...
China rallies neighbours against Japan in rare meeting. Will it work?
Following Japanese leader Sanae Takaichi's controversial comments on Taiwan, China organized a rare meeting with Southeast Asian envoys to garner regional support against Japan. However, this initiati...
Indonesia to force billionaires to sell shares: loosen control or lose market status
Indonesia's stock market has experienced significant turmoil due to non-transparent trading practices and limited share availability caused by billionaires controlling major stakes in listed companies...
Is Indonesia’s tourist visa scheme vulnerable to abuse? Bali gambling bust renews concern
The arrest of nearly 40 Indian nationals in Bali for allegedly running an online gambling operation has raised concerns about the potential abuse of Indonesia’s tourist visa scheme by foreign criminal...
Indonesians weigh peril and promise of life in Jakarta – the world’s most populous city
Jakarta has surpassed Tokyo to become the world’s most populous city according to new UN criteria that includes metropolitan areas. While this distinction highlights its significance, for many of its ...
Why Indonesia’s Muslim groups are revisiting Palestinian issue, ‘Board of Peace’
Indonesia's largest Islamic organizations are reconsidering their earlier criticism of President Prabowo Subianto's decision to join Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace'. The decision indicates a shift fro...
Indonesian Navy Wants Ex-Italian Aircraft Carrier to be Delivered Before October 5
The Indonesian Navy plans to acquire the former Italian aircraft carrier, Giuseppe Garibaldi (C 551). According to Indonesian state media outlet Antara News, Indonesian Navy Chief of Staff Admiral Muh...
Danantara Indonesia chief vows to keep politics out of trillion-dollar fund
Pandu Sjahrir, chief investment officer of Danantara Indonesia, stated that the sovereign wealth fund will operate with transparency and professionalism, focusing on profit rather than political goals...
Hong Kong stepping up as international arbitration hub, deputy justice secretary says
The deputy justice secretary of Hong Kong highlights the city's growing role as an international arbitration hub and its efforts to support mainland Chinese companies in their global expansion through...
Bali’s waste woes under scrutiny as Prabowo slams Indonesian officials’ ‘slow’ response
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto criticized Bali officials for inadequately addressing the island’s waste problem, blaming them for a slow response. Experts highlight structural issues like overt...
Indonesian Bloggers Decorate Houses with Putin Quotes Posters
In Indonesia, social media and blog influencers are decorating their homes with posters featuring quotes attributed to Russian President Vladimir Putin. The initiative appears aimed at fostering posit...
Indonesia turns to digital finance to reach unbanked population
Indonesia, with one of the world's largest unbanked populations, aims to improve financial inclusion through digitalization. Kartika Wirjoatmodjo, chairman at PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia, emphasized at a...
Ashok Leyland and PT Pindad Sign MoU for Joint Development of Electric Buses and Defence Vehicles for Indonesia
Indian company Ashok Leyland, part of the Hinduja Group, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indonesian company PT Pindad. The agreement aims to jointly develop electric buses and defense ...
F-15 progresses in Asia, but without Indonesia
Boeing announced that its F-15 campaign with Indonesia has been halted as of Tuesday, marking an end to active discussions for potential sales or partnerships involving the aircraft in this region. Ho...
Jakarta's Chinese New Year Festival 2026 Officially Begins
The article announces that the series of events for Jakarta's Chinese New Year Festival 2026 has officially commenced in Jakarta....