Indonesia risks becoming a net coffee importer as harvests fall

Indonesia risks becoming a net coffee importer as harvests fall

Rising popularity of local coffee shops boosts consumption at home

<Indonesia risks becoming a net coffee importer as harvests fall - Nikkei Asia>

Free meal program faces hurdles on food safety, funds management

Free meal program faces hurdles on food safety, funds management

Calls have grown for President Prabowo Subianto's administration to suspend and reevaluate its flagship free nutritious meals program amid cases of food poisoning and a report of embezzlement of funds earmarked for the initiative.

<Free meal program faces hurdles on food safety, funds management - Society - The Jakarta Post>

Addressing urban challenges by protecting indigenous peoples

Addressing urban challenges by protecting indigenous peoples

If governments have their own people's interest as a priority, then deliberative practices at the ground level should be seen as the biggest opportunity to manage urban spaces. 

<Addressing urban challenges by protecting indigenous peoples - Academia - The Jakarta Post>

Indonesians of all faiths mourn Pope Francis’ passing

Indonesians of all faiths mourn Pope Francis' passing

Catholics remember the late Pope Francis for his message to build bridges of hope and peace, while leaders of non-Catholic organizations vow to carry on the pontiff's work to nurture humanity.

<Indonesians of all faiths mourn Pope Francis’ passing - Society - The Jakarta Post>

Wang Yi calls on Indonesia to oppose unilateralism

Wang Yi calls on Indonesia to oppose unilateralism

The two sides should jointly accelerate regional economic integration and maintain the stability of industrial chain and supply chain, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said.

<Wang Yi calls on Indonesia to oppose unilateralism - Asia & Pacific - The Jakarta Post>

Who stands to win or lose when Grab takes over Gojek

Who stands to win or lose when Grab takes over Gojek

Analysts say a merger is increasingly likely. While institutional backers set to gain, millions of drivers and retail investors will likely lose out.

<Who stands to win or lose when Grab takes over Gojek - Tech - The Jakarta Post>

RI delegation jets off to Washington for tariff negotiations

RI delegation jets off to Washington for tariff negotiations

The US is Indonesia's second largest export market after China. Experts have warned US trade policy could weigh on the archipelago's gross domestic product growth and to some extent lead to layoffs in impacted industries.

<RI delegation jets off to Washington for tariff negotiations - Economy - The Jakarta Post>

Airlangga to Lead Indonesian Delegation in US Tariff Talks

Airlangga to Lead Indonesian Delegation in US Tariff Talks

A high-level Indonesian delegation will travel to the United States this week to hold discussions with the administration of President Donald Trump regarding the recently imposed tariff hikes on Indonesian goods.

<Airlangga to Lead Indonesian Delegation in US Tariff Talks>

Two nations, one vision: Indonesia and Turkey's growing partnership

Two nations, one vision: Indonesia and Turkey's growing partnership

During his a reciprocal visit to Turkey this week following an invitation from president Erdoğan, President Prabowo is aiming to strengthen relations between their two countries that share many commonalities, including their commitment to multilateralism and an aspiration to provide prosperity to their peoples through strategic agreements.

<Two nations, one vision: Indonesia and Turkey's growing partnership - Academia - The Jakarta Post>

ASEAN urges 'boldly' integrating region's economies amid US tariff worries

ASEAN urges 'boldly' integrating region's economies amid US tariff worries

The 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations, which count on the United States as their main export market, were among those slapped with the toughest levies by President Donald Trump.

<https://www.thejakartapost.com/world/2025/04/09/asean-urges-boldly-integrating-regions-economies-amid-us-tariff-worries.html>

Indonesia prepares to respond to US tariffs

Indonesia prepares to respond to US tariffs

President Prabowo Subianto has instructed his cabinet to deregulate and remove "restricting regulations" particularly with regard to nontariff barriers.

<https://www.thejakartapost.com/business/2025/04/04/govt-to-take-strategic-steps-on-us-tariffs.html>

South Korea's impeached president is removed from office, four months after declaring martial law

South Korea's impeached president is removed from office, four months after declaring martial law

South Korea's highest court has removed embattled President Yoon Suk Yeol from office, ending months of uncertainty and legal wrangling after he briefly declared martial law in December and plunged the nation into political turmoil.

<https://edition.cnn.com/2025/04/03/asia/yoon-impeachment-verdict-south-korea-intl-hnk/index.html>

Chinese EVs chip away at Japan automakers' dominance in Indonesia

Chinese EVs chip away at Japan automakers' dominance in Indonesia

Government efforts to build industry prompt entry by Chinese carmakers

<https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Automobiles/Electric-vehicles/Chinese-EVs-chip-away-at-Japan-automakers-dominance-in-Indonesia2>