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Indonesia Prepares Second Phase of 150m-Barrel Russian Oil Deal as Geoeconomics Pressure Mounts
Southeast Asia’s largest economy has confirmed that it will persist with importing Russian crude oil, aiming to secure its energy supply despite heightening economic pressure from Washington.
Beyond the Emergency, Rethinking Disaster Resilience in Indonesia
Disaster resilience in this economy depends not only on emergency preparedness and institutional capacity, but also on its accuracy, integration and reliability. The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated how essential these are when responding to large-scale crises and ensuring that assistance reaches those who need it most.
Indonesian President Prabowo Replaces Finance Minister as KPK Probes Land Corruption
On September 14, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto appointed Suahasil Nazara as the new Finance Minister, the same day the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) conducted an operation targeting officials linked to the Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning Ministry/National Land Agency (ATR/BPN).
Indonesia, Malaysia Step Up Cooperation Amid Regional Climate and Haze Risks
Satellite imagery showing transboundary haze across Southeast Asia. (Wikimedia/Adam Voiland) On September 9, Malaysia offered to provide assets to help Indonesia tackle forest and land […]
Indonesia’s Disasters Do Not Wait Their Turn
On August 23, the head of Indonesia’s National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), Suharyanto, was in Maumere, East Nusa Tenggara, inspecting the national logistics post for the deadly Flores earthquake. Yet part of the operational update he gave that day concerned a crisis more than 1,000 kilometres away.
France and ASEAN Launch Creative ASEAN to Strengthen Cultural Cooperation
On September 10, France and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) launched Creative ASEAN, a new regional initiative designed to deepen cooperation in the arts, culture and creative industries between France and all 11 ASEAN member states.
Indonesia, US Deepen Digital Cooperation on Child Protection and AI Governance
On September 8, Indonesia and the US discussed child protection in digital spaces and artificial intelligence (AI) governance as the two countries explore wider cooperation in science and technology.
Search Intensifies for Five Journalists Missing Near Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau
On September 7, authorities in Indonesia are continuing a search for five journalists and three crew members who have been missing in the Sunda Strait. after their boat lost contact while they were reporting on activity at Mount Anak Krakatau.
Indonesian President Prabowo Calls for Higher Mitigation Spending After Recent Disasters
On September 7, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto called for a significant increase in the budget for disaster mitigation as the government reviews its preparedness following an earthquake in Flores, volcanic activity at Mount Anak Krakatau and forest and land fires in several provinces.