Indonesia will expand its existing defence partnerships and step up its handling of strategic issues impacting its sovereignty, including maritime security and the safety of sea passage and fisheries,

Foreign minister Sugiono outlined Jakarta’s diplomatic agenda that included peaceful conflict resolution and continued support for Gaza.

A growing economy, with multilingual talent and vast geographical expanse, makes Indonesia a good choice for expansion, SF unit says Indonesia's growing economy, coupled with a multilingual workforce and vast business opportunities over an archipelago of 15,

"There is no other choice. Both of us, Indonesia and China have to strengthen our relationship based on three pillars: politics and security, economic development and people-to-people (connectivity)," said Dino, who is the former ambassador to the US and former deputy foreign minister.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is visiting Malaysia and Indonesia as part of his effort to further strengthen defense and economic ties with Southeast Asia as threats from China rise in the region.

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), which has been spreading in China, has now been reported in Indonesia. Experts say the virus is not deadly.

The Ministry of Defense welcomed a military visit from China on Friday, January 10, 2025, aimed to boost relations between both countries.

Malaysia's trade ministry said it has imposed provisional anti-dumping duties on imports of polyethylene terephthalate, or PET, originating or exported from China and Indonesia. The anti-dumping duties range from 6.

Indonesia has announced plans to expand existing defence partnerships and step up its handling of strategic issues that could have an impact on its sovereignty. Foreign Minister Sugiono says Jakarta will continue to advocate for the completion of a code of conduct on the South China Sea between ASEAN and China,

The decision to apply for membership reflects President Prabowo Subianto’s more proactive approach to foreign policy.

Indonesia on Monday officially joined the BRICS bloc of developing nations, marking a significant expansion of the group's global influence.

The world economy resisted battering by conflicts and inflation last year and is expected to grow a subdued 2.8 percent in 2025, the United Nations said Thursday.