China to join Indonesia’s multilateral naval drills
The drills come as China and the US ramp up military diplomacy in the region, staging more frequent war games with allies and partners.
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Top Chinese intelligence official visits Myanmar for ‘cooperation’ talks
It is the first publicly reported visit by a military official from China, a major ally and arms supplier of the junta, since the coup.
Indonesia to ban LNG exports to meet domestic needs
Coordinating Maritime Affairs and Investment Minister Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan said the ban would not affect ongoing export contracts but that the policy would apply for contract…
AI seen to unlock endless opportunities in Indonesia
While VCs by and large believe in the technological benefits of AI, many also point to risks, as widespread potential use cases do not automatically make for viable business cases.
Garuda, Singapore Airlines explore joint venture on Bali, Jakarta flights
Garuda Indonesia, including Citilink, held nearly a third of the country’s domestic air travel, according to the Transportation Ministry.
China’s Sichuan province signs deals with Indonesia to strengthen trade
These agreements, according to Chinese Communist Party secretary for Sichuan, will fortify the relationship between Indonesia and China.
Jokowi admits to intervening in hunt for successor, ‘for the good of the country’
Despite mounting criticism, he insisted it is to ensure a smooth transition for when he steps down from office in under a year’s time.
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The paper says that regardless of its merits or shortcomings, President Jokowi's actions have set a clear precedent of what a president can and cannot do when dealing with…
Flying cars or pie in the sky: Nusantara smart city dreams called ‘too ambitious’
The money to build it all is nowhere to be seen, especially with the city scheduled to be inaugurated next year, notwithstanding the availability of most of the required…
Return of sea sand exports sparks controversy in Indonesia
While miners welcomed the decision, environmentalists have slammed the policy, warning that it will lead to an increase in sand extraction, which they say will be detrimental to…