India classifies diplomat posting in Bangladesh as ‘non-family,’ implements stricter security measures than in Pakistan

Amid the concerning security situation in Bangladesh, India has classified the neighbouring country as a “non-family” posting for its diplomats and advised dependents of Mission and Post officials to return home, people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday, reported Hindustan Times. The move comes as a precautionary measure, with rising communal incidents raising concerns … Read more

Today’s Top 3 News: Indonesia Urged Not to Rush Diplomatic Ties with Israel

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Monday, June 02, 2025. Here are the highlights: Indonesia Urged Not to Rush Diplomatic Ties with Israel; Hajj Furoda Visa Not Issued; Indonesian Govt: It’s Under Saudi Authority; and HBO Harry Potter Series: Get to Know the New 3 Cast Members. The following is the list of the … Read more

Vietnam, Indonesia Bilateral Trade Exceeds US$16bn in 2024

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Indonesia-Vietnam Friendship Association (IVFA) revealed that the bilateral trade turnover between the two countries surpassed US$16 billion, or Rp260.4 trillion, increasing by almost 16 percent from the previous year. According to IVFA records, this figure not only puts Indonesia on track to achieve the targeted US$18 billion trade volume by 2028, but … Read more

Indonesia, Finland Agree to Bolster Economic Cooperation

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono had a bilateral meeting with Finland’s Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2025 in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, on January 22, 2025, marking the first meeting between the two.  “I welcome Finland’s support to strengthen economic cooperation with Indonesia, including for the … Read more