Indonesia and Australia strengthened bilateral ties on February 6 by signing a joint security treaty at Istana Merdeka in Jakarta.
Category: Indonesia
Indonesian President holds consultations amid debate over US-backed Board of Peace
On February 3–4, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto met with Muslim mass organisation leaders including Nahdlatul Ulama, Muhammadiyah and Majelis Ulama Islam, following public outroar over Indonesia’s accession to the US-backed Board of Peace.
Indonesia pledges capital-market reforms after US$80 billion stock market fall
Indonesia’s stock market recorded its worst decline since the 1997–98 crisis, wiping out over US$80 billion in value.
Indonesian oil tycoon declared fugitive by Interpol
On January 23, Interpol issued a red notice warrant for Mohammad Riza Chalid following his corruption case involving the manipulation of crude oil and fuel import arrangements at Indonesia’s state energy firm Pertamina, which authorities say caused significant losses to the state through inflated prices and illicit gains.
Indonesian retail giant Alfamart enters Bangladesh with first store in Dhaka
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.
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.