May 20, 2025 JAKARTA – A surprise trade deal between the United States and China on May 12 means a lot for emerging economies like Indonesia. Having the US postpone overall tariffs it imposed on countries for 90 days since early April would mean little to global trade unless the US and China, the world’s … Read more
Indonesia, as the world’s largest archipelagic state, holds a highly strategic geographic position, located between two continents and two oceans. This location makes Indonesia a crucial maritime hub in the Indo-Pacific region. In the era of Prabowo Subianto’s administration that began in 2024, Indonesia’s foreign policy has garnered significant attention, given the increasingly complex and … Read more
May 15, 2025 JAKARTA – The recent clash between India and Pakistan marks a significant development in the regional air power constellation. This event has sparked strategic concerns about Indonesia’s procurement of advanced weaponry and its unresolved airspace sovereignty issues, particularly in critical border regions such as the Strait of Malacca. This essay argues that … Read more
April 30, 2025 JAKARTA – Non-aligned Indonesia has navigated through the complexity of the big power rivalry by forging closer economic ties with China while building more intensive relations on security and defense with the United States. But the geopolitical landscape is constantly changing, necessitating that Indonesia always adapt to maintain and protect its national … Read more
April 14, 2025 JAKARTA – The textile industry is set to be among the hardest hit by the recent United States tariff hikes, with 40 percent of Indonesian textiles and apparel exports bound for the American market. Industry players warn that the 32 percent so-called “reciprocal” tariff to be imposed on Indonesian goods once a … Read more
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rance could eye future investments in Indonesia in the country’s energy, tech, AI (artificial intelligence) and transport sectors, said French trade minister Laurent Saint Martin on Wednesday. “There are many French companies investing in Indonesia in the energy sector, tech or transportation. There are many sectors in which France excels,” he… Source link
KUALA LUMPUR – Discussions on the tariff issue were held between a representative from the United States (US) Department of the Treasury (UST) and senior officials of Asean member states on Monday. The UST was represented by its Deputy Assistant Secretary for Asia, Robert Kaproth. This took place at the US Treasury-Asean Finance and Central … Read more
MORE OR LESS US ENGAGEMENT UNDER TRUMP? The State of Southeast Asia 2025 survey polled 2,023 people including researchers, private sector representatives, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and government officials across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Brunei, Myanmar, and the Philippines. For the first time in its seven editions, the survey – which gauges views … Read more
Global Economy at a Turning Point: Nations React to Shifting Policies An analysis of the current economic climate and potential future trends. March 29, 2025 While recent economic statistics still point to the resilience of the U.S. economy, key indicators suggest underlying vulnerabilities.Confidence remains crucial for consumption, which has long fueled American growth. Governments worldwide … Read more