Indonesia will expand its existing defence partnerships and step up its handling of strategic issues impacting its sovereignty, including maritime security and the safety of sea passage and fisheries,

The Ministry of Defense welcomed a military visit from China on Friday, January 10, 2025, aimed to boost relations between both countries.

Foreign minister Sugiono outlined Jakarta’s diplomatic agenda that included peaceful conflict resolution and continued support for Gaza.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is visiting Malaysia and Indonesia as part of his effort to further strengthen defense and economic ties with Southeast Asia as threats from China rise in the region.

A growing economy, with multilingual talent and vast geographical expanse, makes Indonesia a good choice for expansion, SF unit says Indonesia's growing economy, coupled with a multilingual workforce and vast business opportunities over an archipelago of 15,

"There is no other choice. Both of us, Indonesia and China have to strengthen our relationship based on three pillars: politics and security, economic development and people-to-people (connectivity)," said Dino, who is the former ambassador to the US and former deputy foreign minister.

The statement also came as the government’s attempt to dismiss worries that its BRICS membership could put Jakarta’s trade ties with the US.

Malaysia's trade ministry said it has imposed provisional anti-dumping duties on imports of polyethylene terephthalate, or PET, originating or exported from China and Indonesia. The anti-dumping duties range from 6.

Chinese smartphone maker Honor Device is set to enter Indonesia, the world’s fourth most populous nation, targeting the mid-to-high-end smartphone market dominated by Samsung and Apple.

The decision to apply for membership reflects President Prabowo Subianto’s more proactive approach to foreign policy.

Indonesia on Monday officially joined the BRICS bloc of developing nations, marking a significant expansion of the group's global influence.

"November and December 2024 witnessed Hamad International Airport's point-to-point passenger volumes surpassing those during the FIFA World Cup 2022, highlighting Doha's rising prominence as a premier destination,” DOH COO Hamad Ali Al-Khater said in a statement.