Indonesia wants to be part of Africa’s economy ‘success story’: Foreign minister
Since early 2000s, Indonesia had amped up its African cooperation by multiplying their trade value fivefold to US$11.7 billion.
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Quiet ingenuity needed to move needle on COC talks: Experts
For more than a decade, Asean has been working with China to produce a set of guidelines, the COC, to prevent open conflict in the South China Sea.
Indonesia should make the most of Anwar’s visit: Experts say
Anwar's strong personal relationship with Jokowi have raised hopes that the two leaders will make strides in resolving long-standing disagreements.
Indonesia looks forward to strengthening ties with China’s new foreign minister
Having worked with former Chinese foreign minister for the past eight years, Retno said she was eager to maintain the two countries’ relationship with Qin.
Malaysia lays grounds for Anwar visit to Jakarta
Anwar’s visit at the end of January will likely see an advanced discussion on the Indonesia-Malaysia maritime border or the Exclusive Economic Zone.
Rutte’s apology sparks difficult conversation on slavery in Indonesia
The Dutch slave trade had inflicted significant agony on Indonesians, he said, particularly on the thousands dispatched to other Dutch-ruled nations.
Criticism clouds Indonesia’s hunt for Myanmar envoy
Observers have pointed out that the one-year tenure of the position constrains the likelihood of meaningful progress.
Biden’s Southeast Asia trip reflects China’s growing influence: Experts
As both Washington and Beijing have been pulling all the stops to win the Indo-Pacific area over, the US-ASEAN relationship has transformed into being largely defined by China.
Indonesia, developing nations push for climate funding at COP27
A reluctance to financially support less-wealthy nations could result in a botched implementation of climate action, said Indonesian vice-president Ma’ruf Amin.
Asean populace has not learned to fully trust China: Survey
Beijing’s response to some of the region’s most pressing issues, such as the South China Sea, have been cited as the primary reason for anxiety.