PM arrives in Indonesia ahead of talks Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has arrived in Jakarta for key talks with Indonesia's president in his second overseas visit as leader. AAP · Jun 4, 2022
The impact of Indonesia's ban on palm oil exports reverberated across the globe Amid an ongoing global food price crisis, vegetable oils are registering record-breaking highs. According to data compiled by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the price for edible oils rose to almost 250 per cent of standard price levels. The Conversation · May 24, 2022
'Mutual respect and genuine partnership': how a Labor government could revamp our relationship with Indonesia During the election campaign, Anthony Albanese singled out Indonesia as a key regional partner. The Conversation · May 23, 2022
Why is Indonesia's President Joko Widodo hanging out with Elon Musk? Environmental groups write to the world's richest man, Elon Musk, flagging concerns over possible investments in Indonesia's nickel mining industry amid soaring demand for the resource for its use in electric vehicles. ABC News · May 20, 2022
Tesla Said To Build Battery And Electric Vehicle Plant In Indonesia Indonesian Investment Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said that Tesla agreed to build a battery and EV plant at an industrial complex in Central Java province. InsideEVs · May 20, 2022
Indonesia lifts ban on cooking oil export as supply improves Indonesia is lifting a monthlong ban on palm oil export, citing improvements in the supply and domestic price of bulk cooking oil The Independent UK · May 19, 2022
Indonesia to lift palm oil ban on Monday amid global price spike Indonesia will lift its ban on palm oil exports next week, President Joko Widodo said Thursday, relieving pressure on the global vegetable oil market after prices spiked because of the suspension and the war in Ukraine. France 24 · May 19, 2022
Indonesian president's rating hits six-year low as prices rise Indonesian President Joko Widodo's approval rating has hit a six-year low amid dissatisfaction over soaring cooking oil prices and the perceived failure of an export ban to swiftly reduce the rising cost of goods, a new poll showed on Sunday. Reuters · May 15, 2022
Indonesia's Jokowi meets Tesla's Musk after nickel talks JAKARTA: Indonesian President Joko Widodo met Tesla Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk on Saturday in Texas to discuss potential investments and technology, Indonesia's government said in a statement. Bangkok Post · May 15, 2022
Forum boycotts aren't the answer Today and tomorrow will see US President Joe Biden host meetings with the leaders of Asean. Eight out of 10 leaders of the bloc's member countries will be there, including Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha of Thailand and President Joko Widodo of Indonesia. Bangkok Post · May 11, 2022
Boris Johnson just joined TikTok. Joe Biden should, too. The British prime minister isn't using the app right, but if he were, it could be a powerful tool. Input · May 11, 2022
How palm oil prices are affecting the global economy The prices of cooking oil are rising. Why that could put global security at risk. WEKU · May 3, 2022
Ukraine’s Kyiv reels from attack during UN chief’s visit, as NATO beefs up forces LVIV, Ukraine — Far from the war’s front lines, central and western Ukraine were on high alert Friday after Russian missiles rained down on the capital, Kyiv, killing at least one person and shattering a relative return to calm that had seen the United Nations chief visiting mass graves on… Los Angeles Times · Apr 30, 2022
Ukraine’s Kyiv reels from new attack during UN chief’s visit as NATO beefs up forces LVIV, Ukraine — Far from the war’s front lines, central and western Ukraine were on high alert Friday after Russian missiles rained down on the capital, Kyiv, killing at least one person and shattering a relative return to calm that saw the United Nations chief visit mass graves on the… Los Angeles Times · Apr 29, 2022
Benzinga · Apr 29, 2022 Putin And Zelensky RSVP For G20 Summit: What Happens Next? Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have accepted invitations from Indonesian President Joko Widodo to attend the Group of 20 (G20) summit scheduled for Nov. 15-16 in Bali.
Daily Mirror · Apr 29, 2022 Vladimir Putin prepares for tense stand-off with world leaders as he sets up showdown Vladimir Putin will be attending the November's G20 summit in what is expected to be a tense stand-off with world leaders amid his ongoing illegal invasion of Ukraine
Bangkok Post · Apr 29, 2022 Indonesia invites Putin and Zelensky to G20 JAKARTA: Indonesian President Joko Widodo said on Friday he had turned down a request for arms from Ukraine’s leader and urged him and his Russian counterpart to end the war in Ukraine.
Reuters · Apr 29, 2022 G20 host Indonesia urges Zelenskiy, Putin to 'forge peace' Indonesia's President Joko Widodo said on Friday he had turned down a request for arms from Ukraine's leader and urged him and his Russian counterpart to end the war in Ukraine.
Reuters · Apr 29, 2022 How Indonesia's policy stumbles over palm oil have unfolded When Indonesian cooking oil prices started climbing in November, authorities faced pressure to contain the cost of the household necessity made from palm oil and used by most people in the world's fourth most populous country.
The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2022 Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky says Indonesia invited him to attend G20 summit Political pundits believe Ukraine attending G20 meet could lead to showdown with Russia
Benzinga · Apr 28, 2022 Indonesia's Ban On Processed Palm Oil Export Kicks In Today: How Will Consumers, Businesses Be Hit? As Indonesia vows to curb the surging cooking oil prices domestically, the country's President Joko Widodo has imposed a ban on the export of palm oil. The ban, which kicks in on Thursday, has already ignited worries of high global food prices amid the already rising inflation caused by the…
Reuters · Apr 28, 2022 Indonesian president's approval ratings buoyed by palm export ban The Indonesian president's drastic measures to control food prices by banning palm oil exports have helped lift his sagging approval ratings, an independent pollster said on Thursday.
Reuters · Apr 27, 2022 Ukraine president says Indonesian leader invited him to G20 summit Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday on Twitter that his Indonesian counterpart had invited him to attend the summit of Group of 20 (G20) major economies to be held in the Southeast Asian country later this year.
Reuters · Apr 26, 2022 Indonesia president's rating slumps amid soaring cooking oil prices Indonesia President Joko Widodo's approval rating fell in April by nearly 12 percentage points from February's 71.7%, an independent pollster said on Tuesday, as rising costs and soaring cooking oil prices dented his popularity.
Al Jazeera · Apr 22, 2022 ‘Not G19’: Why Indonesia won’t bar Russia from the G20 After a walkout over the Russia-Ukraine war, Indonesia is working out its strategy for the group’s November summit.