Advertisement In the realm of global politics, leaders often emerge from diverse backgrounds, each with their own unique narrative. However, there are instances when leaders from seemingly different corners of the world share striking similarities in their trajectories and policy objectives. Such is the case with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India and President Joko … Read more
Advertisement Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo closed out this week’s run of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summits and meetings by calling on world leaders to step back from the brink of confrontation. Speaking at the close of the 18th East Asia Summit (EAS), which was attended by ASEAN leaders and key foreign counterparts … Read more
Advertisement The 43rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and related meetings, which are taking place this week in Jakarta under Indonesia’s chairmanship, might seem like an opportunity teeming with potential for the Southeast Asian bloc. However, the summit is taking place at an intersection of geopolitical challenges and is fraught with the bloc’s … Read more
Advertisement Yesterday, a senior Indonesian official announced that the U.S. electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Tesla plans to invest in the manufacture of battery materials in the country. According to a report from Reuters, Coordinating Minister of Maritime and Investment Affairs Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan said in an Instagram post that he met with Tesla chief Elon … Read more
Pacific Money | Economy | Southeast Asia Diversification of investment partners has been the key to the strategy pursued by President Joko Widodo’s administration. Advertisement During the Jokowi presidency, Indonesia has not been shy about using foreign capital to fund economic development. In fact, it has been a very deliberate policy choice. The government wants investment, including from abroad, … Read more
Advertisement Indonesia’s President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo arrived in Sydney today on a three-day state visit that will include a meeting with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, his first visit to the country since February 2020. During the trip, the two leaders are expected to discuss increased economic and commercial links, in particular, the renewable energy transition, … Read more
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (left) and his Indonesian counterpart Joko Widodo sit down for a meal at Jalan Raja Alang Market, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, June 8, 2023. Credit: Twitter/Anwar Ibrahim Advertisement Malaysia and Indonesia announced yesterday that they have settled a longstanding maritime border dispute and vowed to bolster cooperation against European regulations that … Read more
Advertisement There should be no surprise that the summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), hosted by Indonesia last week, was branded with the slogan “Epicentrum of Growth.” President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo is well known for his focus on infrastructure and living standards and he views ASEAN first and foremost as a forum … Read more
Indonesian Communication and Information Technology Minister Johnny G. Plate (center) as seen in a photo posted to his Facebook page on January 22, 2019. Credit: Facebook/Johnny G. Plate, SE Advertisement Indonesian authorities have arrested a senior cabinet minister on corruption charges, the fifth member of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s cabinet to be arrested. Johnny G. … Read more
Advertisement Is there anything that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) can do to address the crisis in Myanmar? The question once again presented itself after the conclusion of the bloc’s summit in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia, last Thursday. In the Chairman’s Statement issued at the close of the meeting, the bloc’s members said that … Read more