PM promises stronger ties with Jakarta 'only the start' Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met with Indonesian president Prabowo Subianto during the first overseas trip of his second term in office. AAP · May 14, 2025
PM says Australia has ‘no more important relationship’ than with Indonesia – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · May 13, 2025
Albanese to strengthen regional ties on Indonesia visit Anthony Albanese will fly out for his first overseas visit in his second term to meet with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto for one-on-one talks. AAP · May 13, 2025
Indonesia’s ‘thousand friends, zero enemies’ approach sees President Subianto courting China and US For much of April and into May, a team of negotiators from Indonesia have been in Washington to discuss trading relations between the world’s largest economy and another forecast to be in the Top 5 within a generation. The Conversation · May 7, 2025
Indonesia's Silvermen Beg To Make Ends Meet On a rainy day in Indonesia's capital Jakarta, three men coated in metallic paint known as the "manusia silver", or silvermen, brave the elements at an intersection near a mall to ask drivers for change. International Business Times · May 7, 2025
Manoj Punjabi produced Indonesia’s top film. Now he wants to shake up TV CEO of MD Entertainment wants to elevate the quality of free-to-air services after purchase of loss-making NET.TV. Al Jazeera · Apr 23, 2025
China and Indonesia agree to boost maritime security cooperation in South China Sea despite tensions Indonesia and China say they have committed to maritime cooperation promoting safety and security in the South China Sea The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2025
Putin’s play for an Indonesian airbase was always likely to fail – but Russia has wider ambitions Russia remains a key arms supplier in South-east Asia, and Trump’s unstable leadership is providing more opportunities to make inroads The Guardian - AU · Apr 17, 2025
Australia investigating after report claims Russia seeking access to Indonesian military base Australian defence minister says Jakarta assured him report ‘simply not true’ The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2025
Russia has long had interest in Indonesia. Australia must realise its partners may have friends we don’t like A news report that Russia has sought to base long-range aircraft in Indonesia caught Australia’s political leaders by surprise during an already hectic election campaign. The Conversation · Apr 15, 2025
Australia reassured Indonesia won't host Russian planes Australia has been assured Indonesia won't allow Russian aircraft on its bases as political leaders denounced Vladimir Putin as a "murderous dictator". AAP · Apr 15, 2025
Apple's IPhone 16 Hits Indonesia Stores After Monthslong Ban Smartphone buyers were cheered by shopkeepers in Jakarta on Friday after Apple's latest smartphone went on sale following a monthslong ban in Indonesia. International Business Times · Apr 11, 2025
France and Indonesia agree to boost Pacific security as tensions with China persist The Indonesian naval chief of staff, Admiral Muhammad Ali, said the project would address various maritime security challenges, including piracy, terrorism and other illegal activities. Euronews · Mar 26, 2025
Young Indonesians Toast Britpop Scene With Singalongs, Swagger At a smoke-filled warehouse in the Indonesian capital Jakarta, hundreds of young men and women, some clad in hijabs, throw their arms in the air, bouncing to British songs from the 1990s. International Business Times · Mar 25, 2025
The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2025 Why Indonesia’s new military law has sparked outrage: ‘We’re going backwards’ Amendments to 2004 Armed Forces Law give military direct role in public life
Windows Central · Mar 18, 2025 This indie slice-of-life Xbox game tackles love and loss while plucking at your heart strings Mohammad Fahmi's final game, Afterlove EP, is available now on Xbox. The slice-of-life indie tackles the messy reality of grief after loss and learning to shape yourself beyond your past.
Reason · Mar 17, 2025 Great Moments in Unintended Consequences: Printed Guns, Scratch and Sniff, Jakarta Traffic (Vol. 18) Good intentions, bad results.
International Business Times · Mar 10, 2025 Indonesians Seek Escape As Anger Rises Over Quality Of Life Indonesian private tutor Patricia has been learning German for two years, armed with a dream of leaving for Europe and driven by a lack of opportunities, economic stagnation and little hope at home.
The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2025 Millions of Muslims in Indonesia mark the start of the holy month of Ramadan Muslims in Indonesia are shopping for sweets and new clothes and taking part in traditional festivities as millions mark the start of the holy month of Ramadan, set to begin Saturday
The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2025 84 Indonesians freed from scam centers in Myanmar arrive home Eighty-four Indonesians freed from scam centers in Myanmar have arrived in Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta
The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025 Russia and Indonesia hold talks to strengthen ties on defense and security A top Russian security official and Indonesia’s defense minister have held talks in Jakarta as Moscow’s war on Ukraine entered its fourth year
Fortune · Feb 17, 2025 Indonesia’s ‘staggering’ growth puts Jakarta in a strong position as it plays hardball with Apple As Apple’s traditional cash cow of China begins to dry up, emerging markets like Indonesia are quickly becoming a source of growth
Al Jazeera · Feb 14, 2025 After Australia’s ban, Indonesia mulls minimum age for social media Jakarta says it is preparing legislation to protect minors from ‘physical, mental, or moral perils’.
Radio France Internationale · Feb 13, 2025 Frenchman sees death row punishment commuted to 30-year jail term A Frenchman reprieved after 18 years on death row in Indonesia on drug offences will have to serve 30 years in jail after being repatriated last week, a French court ruled on Wednesday. Serge Atlaoui's lawyer and his family are now expected to submit requests for a reduced sentence and…
The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2025 Electric cars and motorbikes star at Indonesia's motor show despite country's slow uptake The future of Indonesia’s automobiles and motorbikes is electric—at least according to the international and domestic exhibitors on show at the Indonesia International Motor Show opening in the country’s capital city of Jakarta on Thursday