Diplomacy still Indonesia’s greatest strength in region: Study
Among other middle powers in Asia, Indonesia saw an increase in its diplomatic influence in the region despite the limited resources it has, a recent report by think tank the Lowy…
Nusantara airport to be opened for commercial flights, President Jokowi says
The new airport in Nusantara Capital City (IKN) will be more useful if it also serves passengers who want to go on haj, umrah (minor haj) and trips to and from the future capital…
Miracle needed for Indonesia to become advanced economy by 2045: World Bank
While acknowledging the country’s strong economic growth, the road ahead would be tougher for Southeast Asia’s biggest economy, says World Bank Group chief economist Indermit…
Race starts for Indonesia’s biggest simultaneous regional elections
Hundreds of candidates will hit the campaign trail on Wednesday, Sept 25, two months before the voting day in November.
Ex-JI members in Southeast Asia should abide by dissolution, says terror group’s former chief
During an interview with The Straits Times on Sept 23 in Jakarta, Mr Para Wijayanto said the regional group’s dissolution was motivated by a deeper understanding of Islamic…
Prabowo has big plans for Indonesia on the world stage
Prabowo Subianto takes over on Oct 20 as Indonesia’s eighth president since independence. The Straits Times speaks to Indonesians across the archipelago on their fulfilled –…
Celebrity candidates potentially harmful to Indonesian people’s interests
Political parties using the popularity of celebrities to win votes in the upcoming regional head elections is widely seen as evidence of their failure to find competitive and…
Indonesia President-elect Prabowo to include private schools in free meals program, says Nutrition agency
The free meals program is projected to cost over Rp 460 trillion (US$29.3 billion) annually when fully rolled out, but the incumbent government and the transition team…
Visitors flock to Nusantara as new city, Indonesia’s future capital opens to public
IKN Authority spokesperson Troy Pantouw said it was hoped that opening Nusantara to the public would promote the city’s development and increase public participation in the…
Indonesia President-elect Prabowo’s succession plan looms large as top diplomat readies exit
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appointed Ms Retno his new special envoy on water. The new role starts on Nov. 1, less than two weeks after President Joko…