As Jakarta deepens military and coastguard cooperation while rejecting Beijing's sweeping claims, can it maintain a precarious equilibrium? Indonesia is walking a fine line between bolstering ties with Beijing and preserving its long-standing non-aligned stance.
India and Indonesia have pitched for a "full and effective" code of conduct in the South China Sea in accordance with the relevant international laws amid China's increasing military muscle-flexing in the region.
As Asia’s most populous nations grapple with youth unemployment, experts worry that the region could fail to maximise its economic potential going forward. The series Shifting Horizons looks at the difficulties the youth face and possible solutions.
PM Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto emphasized the importance of peace, stability, and security in the South China Sea, advocating for lawful maritime commerce and adherence to international law.
Indonesia Masters badminton tournament concludedat the Istora Senayan Sports Stadium on Sunday, with China securing one silver
China's top electric vehicle maker BYD aims to complete its $1 billion plant in Indonesia at the end of 2025, the head of its local unit said on Monday, underscoring the firm's ambition to dominate in the market where Japanese automakers are popular.
Indonesia, having worked with China to drive competitors out of the nickel industry market, is now working on a plan to cut production to boost the price.
According to Defense Ministry’s spokesperson Frega Ferdinand Wenas, both ministers discussed the possibility of striking a military technology transfer deal. Last November, Indonesia and close neighbor Australia held joint military drills after the two nations inked a treaty-level defense pact.
President Prabowo Subianto’s about-turn on membership of the economic grouping is about status rather than material gains.
In a clear signal to China amid maritime tensions in the South China Sea, India and Indonesia have jointly called for an “effective and substantive” Code of Conduct in the
Tensions have prevailed over aggressive Chinese assertions in the waters. Beijing's claims overlap with exclusive economic zones of several countries in the region, including Indonesia.
India and Indonesia strengthen defence and economic ties, pledging cooperation in trade, security, and renewable energy during President Subianto's visit.