The Latest Breaking News from Jakarta

Young Indonesians are more pessimistic about their economic futures than their regional peers, according to surveys.

In the basement of a Jakarta housing complex, surrounded by the silver piping of the air-conditioning system, Indonesian technician Ari Sobaruddin is doing his part to tackle climate change.

Dan Ticktum is quite the controversial figure in motorsport. Known for his sweary radio outbursts, saying exactly what he thinks and his two-year racing ban a decade ago, the 26-year-old is also fast. Very fast. And on Saturday, in the sweltering Jakarta heat, he claimed his maiden Formula E victory…

French President Emmanuel Macron bestowed Indonesia's leader with France's top award on Thursday, before announcing a new cultural partnership with Jakarta on a visit to the world's largest Buddhist temple.

French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Indonesia is part of France’s ongoing efforts to increase its engagement in Southeast Asia and pursue a strategic role as a balancing power in the Indo-Pacific region.

French President Emmanuel Macron is in Indonesia to discuss boosting defence and trade with his counterpart Prabowo Subianto. It marks the second stop on his week-long Southeast Asia tour.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang warned on Sunday that the rise of "unilateralism and protectionism" could threaten the global economic and trade order, as he reaffirmed Beijing's ties with Jakarta on Sunday during his visit to Indonesia ahead of a regional summit in Kuala Lumpur.

Foo Fighters‘ tour rider for Jakarta allows them permission to swear, smoke and drink on stage but they won’t touch on “sensitive topics”.

Making Jakarta their first overseas visit has become a set piece for newly elected Australian prime ministers dating back to John Howard in 1996.