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Indonesia hikes fuel prices by 30%, cuts energy subsidies

Fuel prices have increased by about 30% across Indonesia after the government reduced some of the costly subsidies that have kept inflation in Southeast Asia’s largest economy among the world’s lowest

The Independent UK

Indonesia considers hiking fuel prices up to 40%

JAKARTA: Indonesia may raise heavily subsidised fuel prices by 30% to 40% to manage fiscal pressure from a ballooning subsidy budget, lawmakers from President Joko Widodo’s ruling coalition government told Reuters on Friday.

Bangkok Post

Indonesia probes Suharto-era abuses in Jokowi’s push for justice

Indonesia is set to investigate 13 cases of unresolved human rights violations from the Suharto era and possibly even earlier, marking an attempt by President Joko Widodo to fulfil a pledge to provide justice and accountability to the victims.

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Xi and Putin plan to attend G20 summit in Bali, Indonesian leader says

Xi "will come" and Putin "has also told me he will come," President Joko Widodo told Bloomberg News.

Axios

Xi and Putin confirmed for November’s G20 summit in Bali

Indonesia’s president, who has cast himself as a mediator over Ukraine, says both leaders will travel to resort island.

Al Jazeera

Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin to attend G-20 summit in Indonesia, President Jokowi says

JAKARTA: Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian leader Vladimir Putin are both planning to attend a Group of 20 summit in the resort island of Bali later this year, Indonesian President Joko Widodo said.

The Times of India

Indonesia president wants Tesla to make EVs in country

Electric vehicle (EV) maker Tesla must make its cars - not just batteries - in Indonesia, the country's president said on Thursday.

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Xi, Putin to attend November G20 summit in Bali -sources

Chinese and Russian leaders Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin will attend November's G20 summit on the resort island of Bali, a longtime adviser to the Indonesian president said on Friday.

Reuters

Indonesian leader calls for unity, braces for global crises

Indonesia’s president has called on all citizens to remain united, vigilant and alert as they face crises caused by the war in Ukraine and coronavirus pandemic

The Independent UK

Indonesia’s Widodo hails ‘strong’ economy, rising global profile

Indonesian leader says country stands at ‘pinnacle’ of international leadership after winning presidency of G20.

Al Jazeera

Indonesia at 'pinnacle of global leadership', president says

Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Tuesday hailed his country's growing stature on the global stage and reiterated calls for the Southeast Asian nation to be a "bridge of peace" between Russia and Ukraine.

Reuters

Indonesia’s PayPal, Yahoo bans cast cloud over tech hub dream

Jakarta’s temporary blocking of websites highlights tension between desire to rein in internet and grow digital economy.

Al Jazeera

Indonesia ramps up diplomatic profile

In the post-Cold War era in Southeast Asia, Indonesia has always been an important weathervane in demonstrating the state of "realpolitik" in the region. Therefore, the recent diplomatic flurry of high-profile visits by Indonesian President Joko Widodo, popularly known as Jokowi, shows the country's efforts to stay ahead of today's…

Bangkok Post

Indonesia and South Korea expand cooperation on new capital city project

Indonesia expanded a cooperation agreement with South Korea on Thursday relating to the construction of a new capital city on Borneo island to replace overcrowded Jakarta, paving the way for Korean firms to participate in building digital infrastructure.

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The Independent UK

S. Korean, Indonesian leaders agree to boost economic ties

The presidents of South Korea and Indonesia have agreed to boost their bilateral cooperation on supply chains, economic security and defense

Bangkok Post

Explainer: How important is China-Indonesia trade, and what are the main exports?

Indonesian president Joko Widodo became the first foreign leader to hold a face-to-face meeting with President Xi Jinping since February on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Japan, Indonesia to boost naval security ties as China rises

The leaders of Japan and Indonesia have agreed to bolster ties in maritime security and cooperation on climate change, energy and investment

The News Lens

China and Indonesia Agree To Boost Relations During Beijing Meeting

The leaders of China and Indonesia have laid out plan of expanding cooperation in an array of areas. Indonesian President Joko Widodo is the first world leader to visit Beijing since February.

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Reuters

Japan to join 'Garuda Shield' military drills for first time

Japanese defence forces will participate for the first time in military exercises in Indonesia next month alongside the United States and Australia, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday after talks with Indonesian President Joko Widodo.

ABC News

China and Indonesia pledge deeper ties after rare Beijing summit

Indonesia and China are set to deepen their trade ties and work more closely together after a meeting between presidents Xi Jinping and Joko Widodo.

Reuters

China, Indonesia to enhance bilateral trade, deepen cooperation

China and Indonesia will enhance the scale of bilateral trade and further expand cooperation in areas including agriculture and food security, the Chinese foreign ministry said after a meeting of the countries' leaders.

The Independent UK

Indonesia's Widodo to talk investment, G-20 with China's Xi

Chinese investment and trade and possibly an invitation to the Group of 20 summit in Bali this fall are on the table in talks between visiting Indonesian President Joko Widodo and Chinese leader Xi Jinping

Reuters

China, Indonesia hail 'win-win' cooperation after rare Beijing summit

The leaders of China and Indonesia pledged to scale up trade and expand cooperation in areas such as agriculture and food security, following a rare visit to COVID-wary China by a foreign head of state.

Bangkok Post

Upcoming AMM facing uphill tasks

The Asean Foreign Ministerial Meeting (AMM) next week will be a test of its centrality and relevancy as never seen before. The annual meeting has to confront sensitive new and divisive issues that will require the 55-year-old bloc's collective wisdom, commitment and foresight.

The Independent UK

Indonesia's Widodo to meet Xi on rare China trip before G20

Indonesian President Joko Widodo is heading to Beijing for a rare visit by a foreign leader under China’s strict COVID-19 protocols

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