Indonesia

Indonesia awarded a top civilian honor to Modi.

A mountain of rubbish in Indonesia has been on fire for over a week, according to environmental activists who attribute the blaze to the country's growing waste crisis.

A mountain of rubbish in Indonesia has been on fire for over a week. Environmental activists associate the blaze with Indonesia's growing waste crisis.

S&P Dow Jones has placed Indonesia's Southeast Asian market on a watchlist for potential reclassification. The decision is based on concerns regarding shareholding transparency in the market.

Indonesia's stock exchange selloff attracted a $29 billion South African money manager. The Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) in Jakarta is the focal point of this investment interest.

S&P Dow Jones has indicated a potential downgrade of Indonesia's frontier-market status. The move could affect Indonesia's classification in global market indices.

India supports the two-state solution for resolving the Israel-Palestine conflict, as stated by PM Modi during a press event in Jakarta. The event included agreements for delivering BrahMos supersonic cruise missile systems and Astra Mk-1 air-to-air missiles to Indonesia.

PM Modi announced the establishment of an IIM Bangalore campus in Indonesia, describing the initiative as a major step towards strengthening educational ties and benefiting students across the ASEAN region.

Monsoon rains triggered a deadly debris slip in Wayanad, Kerala. The article also covers Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Indonesia, explosions in Syria during French President Emmanuel Macron’s trip, and the Gujarat High Court’s ruling on the 2008 Ahmedabad blasts case.

Narendra Modi was awarded Indonesia's highest honor, the 'Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia' medal for his role in strengthening ties between the countries. The Congress party criticized this, noting that Nehru received the same award posthumously without needing to 'wrangle it.'

Singapore and Indonesia are advancing a low-carbon electricity trade initiative that could serve as a test case for a Southeast Asian regional power grid. The collaboration includes electricity-import agreements and cross-border interconnector projects aimed at enhancing Singapore's energy security and sustainability goals.

India will supply Indonesia with long-range BrahMos missiles as part of a defense cooperation agreement. The deal was announced during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's three-day state visit to Indonesia, hosted by President Prabowo Subianto, focusing on deepening ties in defense and critical minerals.

India's digital payments system, Unified Payments Interface (UPI), is being considered by Indonesia for adaptation to its own needs. The collaboration could serve as a diplomatic tool, leveraging India's low-cost digital systems to shape Indonesia's digital future.

Vietnam's BrahMos missile deal with India has been signed, while Indonesia's agreement is in final stages. Indonesia confirmed in March an agreement with India to procure the BrahMos missile system.

Bali, Indonesia, is experiencing severe plastic pollution due to landfill restrictions, leading to illegal dumping and open trash burning. The situation has created a 'gigantic haze' over the island, with trash piling up on roadsides and plastic contaminating rivers.

Beijing hosted a movie screening of the film 'Dear You' for 150 foreign diplomats and their families from 74 embassies to help them 'better understand China'. The film, organized by the Chinese foreign ministry, was shot in the Teochew dialect of the Chaoshan region in Guangdong province and has sparked debate about propaganda in Southeast Asia.

Delhi is set to supply Indonesia with BrahMos missiles. PM Narendra Modi met with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto during a two-day visit to Jakarta, where both sides are expected to sign agreements to strengthen defense and strategic ties.

PM Modi was awarded Indonesia's highest honor, 'Bintang Adipurna', in Jakarta. The External Affairs Ministry spokesperson stated the award recognizes the India-Indonesia friendship.

India and Indonesia have expanded their defense ties with a deal for New Delhi to supply BrahMos missiles. This follows similar agreements between India and Vietnam, as well as India and the Philippines.

India will supply BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles and Astra air-to-air missiles to Indonesia during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Jakarta visit, marking a $630 million defense deal to deepen strategic ties. The agreement, part of India’s expanding defense exports, includes phased acquisition, infrastructure, and technical support for Indonesia’s missile capabilities.

The Prime Minister of Indonesia was awarded the country's highest honor, the Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia medal. His three-nation diplomatic visit began with a ceremonial welcome featuring an Indonesian Air Force fighter jet escort.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Indonesia on July 6 for the first part of his three-nation diplomatic visit. He received a grand ceremonial welcome featuring an Indonesian Air Force fighter jet escort and a personal reception by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at the airport.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto to discuss strengthening economic and defense ties. The talks focused on defense, trade, investment, and energy security, with eight agreements and memorandums of understanding expected to be announced.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met to discuss expanding economic and defense ties, focusing on trade, investment, food and energy security, and critical minerals. Eight agreements and memorandums of understanding are expected to be announced during Modi's three-day visit to Indonesia, which includes plans for defense cooperation and a digital commerce platform inspired by India's model.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is meeting with Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto to discuss ways to strengthen strategic ties between Asia’s two largest democracies.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Indonesia, his first bilateral visit since 2018, aims to secure India's maritime interests through the strategic Strait of Malacca, expand economic partnerships, and strengthen its position in the Indo-Pacific. Nearly 40% of India's maritime trade passes through this critical shipping lane controlled by Indonesia.

A conflict between Prabowo Subianto and Indonesia's influential business leaders, referred to as 'dragons,' risks affecting the economy. The article highlights tensions that could lead to economic spillover.

Bali has implemented stricter visa regulations targeting influencers and content creators. Violators face penalties including fines, deportation, and potential lifetime bans from entering Indonesia.

PM Modi arrived in Indonesia to strengthen India's Act East Policy. He will hold discussions with President Subianto to add momentum to the partnership across diverse sectors.

Indonesia has abandoned its co-production agreement with South Korea for the KF-21 Boramae fighter jets due to delayed payments and data theft allegations. The revised deal includes a reduced financial commitment of 600 million won and limited technology transfer, with Jakarta now prioritizing the purchase of ready-made jets instead of domestic production.

Indonesia and Singapore reaffirmed the accessibility of the Strait of Malacca amid Iran's imposition of fees on ships using the Strait of Hormuz. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong discussed the issue as high oil prices affect Southeast Asia due to the Middle East war.

Indonesia and Singapore reaffirmed their commitment to free passage in the Strait of Malacca. The statement was accompanied by the mention of vessels at sea, highlighting ongoing maritime activity in the region.

Thai PM threatens to shut down the cannabis industry following a surge in cannabis smuggling to countries like the UK, Germany, Indonesia, and Hong Kong. Thailand decriminalized cannabis in 2022 for medicinal use, but recreational sales and regulatory challenges have emerged.

Indonesia has focused on financial investments from Chinese companies in sectors like nickel processing, industrial estates, and electric vehicle batteries. The article highlights a recent collaboration with China’s CATL on a lithium-ion battery plant, emphasizing the need for China’s expertise beyond financial contributions.

Indonesia deported 92 Chinese nationals and imposed lifetime entry bans as part of an anti-scam crackdown. The individuals were arrested in May for allegedly operating an online gaming and investment fraud syndicate in Batam, alongside others from Vietnam and Myanmar.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that his visits to Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand will strengthen India's Act East Policy. The visits aim to reinforce regional ties in the Eastern and Southern Indian Ocean.

An American pilot working in Indonesia was killed by an armed separatist group after landing in a small mountain village. The group aimed to send a 'message' through the attack.

Indonesia, one of the world’s largest coal producers, faced rolling blackouts in mid-2026 due to insufficient fuel for its power plants. The outages affected the Java-Bali grid, including areas like South Tangerang and Depok.

Indonesia has intensified supervision of digital nomads, lifestyle influencers, and travel content creators in Bali, warning that unpaid barter deals with local businesses on tourist visas are illegal. The crackdown targets individuals engaging in work-related activities while on tourist visas, even through non-monetary exchanges.

A US pilot was killed in Indonesia's Papua region after separatist rebels claimed responsibility, stating they shot him.