Indonesian delegates staged a walkout along with representatives from other countries as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a speech at the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), amid international condemnation of Israel’s military offensive in Gaza and Lebanon.
Monday, September 30, 2024
Indonesia walks out of UN general debate in protest of Israeli speech
Indonesia walks out of UN general debate in protest of Israeli speech
Friday, September 27, 2024
Tensions simmer as campaign season for regional races begins
Tensions simmer as campaign season for regional races begins
As the official campaign period for the regional head elections commenced on Wednesday, tensions between competing factions were apparent, with outgoing President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo at the center of much of the contention.
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Indonesia's tale of 'two suns': Jokowi and Prabowo lock grip on politics
Indonesia's tale of 'two suns': Jokowi and Prabowo lock grip on politics
'Coercive' maneuvers ahead of regional elections undermine democracy, critics say
Monday, September 23, 2024
Netherlands inks new deal to return Indonesian artifacts
Netherlands inks new deal to return Indonesian artifacts
The Netherlands has signed a new deal with Indonesia to return nearly 300 cultural objects this month, including several statues, with the newly repatriated artifacts slated for an exhibition to mark the National Museum's reopening in October, according to a museum official.
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Nusantara opens to public
Nusantara opens to public
Following years of closed-door construction, the country's future capital of Nusantara in East Kalimantan is now accessible to the general public, with hundreds of visitors, including foreign tourists, having already visited the new city on Monday.
<https://www.thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2024/09/17/nusantara-opens-to-public.html>
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Indonesian middle class: The victims of backburner policy
Indonesian middle class: The victims of backburner policy
The first focus is that the government must continue to create job opportunities and encourage foreign direct investment in labor-intensive sectors.
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Gig economy threatens RI's human capital growth
Gig economy threatens RI's human capital growth
Indonesia's vision of achieving fast GDP growth to become a high-income economy by 2045 requires massive investment in human capital, but the rise of the gig economy could get in the way.
Monday, September 9, 2024
Bali proposes two-year moratorium on hotel, nightclub construction
Bali proposes two-year moratorium on hotel, nightclub construction
Coordinating Maritime Affairs and Investment Minister Luhut Pandjaitan said the moratorium could last five-10 years if the need arose, based on the government's assessment of current conditions.
Friday, September 6, 2024
Indonesia's economy suffers from 'long COVID' as middle class shrinks
Indonesia's economy suffers from 'long COVID' as middle class shrinks
Key growth driver has yet to recover from pandemic, statistics agency says
<https://asia.nikkei.com/Economy/Indonesia-s-economy-suffers-from-long-COVID-as-middle-class-shrinks>
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Interfaith groups welcome Pope Francis with delight
Interfaith groups welcome Pope Francis with delight
Various religious organizations in Indonesia welcome Pope Francis to Jakarta with messages of hope that the papal visit, the first in over three decades, will provide an example for interreligious harmony in the country and also the world.
Monday, September 2, 2024
Indonesia vows to 'defend interests of Global South' at Africa forum
Indonesia vows to 'defend interests of Global South' at Africa forum
Jokowi aims for $3.5bn in business deals at 3-day gathering in Bali
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