On January 28, Indonesian retailer PT Sumber Alfaria Trijaya Tbk (Alfamart) has opened its first outlet in Dhaka, formally entering the Bangladeshi market as part of its South Asia expansion strategy.
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Indonesia strenghtens controls on cruise traffic to safeguard coral ecosystems
A diver swims near a coral reef in the waters of the Seribu Islands off Jakarta, on March 26, 2025. (ANTARA) Indonesia is tightening oversight […]
Joining the Board of Peace: A(nother) Test of Indonesia’s Foreign Policy Substance?
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Indonesia sells its economic story at Davos
On 22 January, Prabowo Subianto departed for Davos, Switzerland, following an official meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London, to deliver a special address to the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026 Summit.
Indonesia appoints president’s relative as central bank deputy
On January 26, Indonesian House of Representatives officially appointed Thomas Djiwandono as the Deputy of the Indonesian Central Bank, who is notably a close relative of the Indonesian President, Prabowo Subianto.
Indonesia to operate first Rafale fighter jets
On January 27, Indonesia’s Defence Ministry has confirmed that the Indonesian Air Force has begun operating three Rafale fighter jets delivered from France, marking the first phase of a deal to strengthen the country’s air defence.
23 Indonesian marines buried by a landslide, four found dead
On January 26, 23 marines from the Indonesian navy were buried alive during pre-service training in Cisarua, West Java, before being deployed to Indonesia-Papua New Guinea border station.
Border shift moves three Indonesian villages into Malaysia in North Borneo
A border realignment between Indonesia and Malaysia has reportedly placed parts of three villages in Nunukan, North Kalimantan, Indonesia within Malaysian territory.
Indonesia’s Riau Province to legalise illegal gold mining sites, sparking environmental concerns
On January 19, the Riau provincial government of Indonesia is ready to legalise 30 blocks of illegal gold mines in Kuantan Singingi Regency covering around 2,600 hectares.
Minister: Indonesia’s B50 biodiesel rollout tied to crude oil and palm oil prices
On January 13, Indonesia announced that its plan to introduce a B50 biodiesel mandate—blending 50% palm oil-based fuel with diesel—will depend on the price gap between crude oil and crude palm oil (CPO).