Retno’s quiet mission
The Myanmar question is unlike any of the other diplomatic issues Indonesia will seek to address this year as Asean chair.
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Indonesia to propose limited FTA with US on critical minerals
The country has been trying to leverage its nickel reserves, to attract investment from battery and EV makers, including Tesla and Ford.
Time to get the rats out of the bag
The paper says on many occasions, the Corruption Eradication Commission has been reluctant to follow the money and catch the big fish in graft cases.
Indonesia reluctant to revive Asian Monetary Fund idea
Recent talks between China and Malaysia have revived the decades-old proposal for such an institution.
Indonesia forms suspicious transactions task force
The creation of this task force is to dig into the Rp 349 trillion (US$23.4 million) in suspicious transactions under the Finance Ministry.
Indofood pushes limits of fusion cuisine with ice cream topped with instant noodles
TikTok user Jessica Effendy took things a step further by adding cooked noodles, fried egg and chilli sauce to the ice cream.
Govt calls for earlier trips in anticipation of ‘mudik’ congestion
This year’s figure is a 47 percent increase from the number of holiday-goers last year.
Grand alliance in talks for presidential election
Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto said all five political parties to form the alliance were on the same page and had agreed to work together.
International cybercrimes target Asian citizens
Cybercrime has become a threat to every country, with losses estimated at around US$190,000 every second, notes the writer.
Indonesian consumers now more conscious with their shopping
More Indonesian customers are becoming environmentally responsible and seeking to reduce carbon emissions by making smart choices.