Pushback on Prabowo’s Gaza plan continues after Mideast tour – Middle East and Africa

resident Prabowo Subianto’s initiative to evacuate vulnerable persons from war-torn Gaza and transport them to Indonesia has continued to draw criticism following his return from a five-country Middle Eastern tour, even as his administration hinted this week that the President might go ahead with the plan. From April 9 to 15, Prabowo visited the United … Read more

Indonesia won’t host Russian military aircraft, Australia says

Indonesia will not allow Russian planes to be stationed on its territory, Australia’s Defence Minister Richard Marles has said, following earlier reports that Moscow had requested permission to access a provincial base in the archipelago. Marles said he had spoken with his Indonesian counterpart Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin after defence media outlet Janes reported on Sunday that … Read more

MUI urges Prabowo to evaluate Gaza evacuation plan – Middle East and Africa

he Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) has urged President Prabowo Subianto to reassess his plan to evacuate Gaza residents to Indonesia, saying that the plan should be reviewed thoroughly. “It requires an in-depth and comprehensive study so that Indonesia is truly prepared,” MUI secretary-general Amirsyah Tambunan said in Jakarta on Monday, as quoted by tempo.co. The … Read more

Qatar to invest $2 billion in Indonesia sovereign wealth fund

Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto waves as he arrives for an economic gathering on the topic of “Strengthening the Resilience of the National Economy” in Jakarta, Indonesia, on April 8, 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said Qatar is set to invest $2 billion in his country’s new sovereign wealth fund as he … Read more

Qatar Indonesia Investment: $2 Billion Deal

Indonesia Secures $2 Billion Investment from Qatar for New Sovereign Wealth Fund Indonesia is poised for critically important economic advancement following a commitment from Qatar for a $2 billion investment in the nation’s recently established sovereign wealth fund, Danantara Indonesia. This injection of capital arrives as President Prabowo subianto actively seeks to strengthen economic partnerships … Read more

Tukin Naik 3 Kementerian: Prabowo Setujui Rp 33 Juta!

JAKARTA – Civil servants within the newly restructured Indonesian educational and cultural ministries are set to receive a boost in their financial compensation. President Prabowo Subianto has officially… The post Tukin Naik 3 Kementerian: Prabowo Setujui Rp 33 Juta! appeared first on NewsyList. Source link

Prabowo doubles down on diplomacy, democracy at Antalya forum – Middle East and Africa

resident Prabowo Subianto has expressed doubt over the effectiveness of diplomacy amid rising geopolitical tensions across the world while reaffirming his commitment to democratic principles. Speaking on Friday at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, the President voiced his concerns about the state of global diplomacy, warning that the world was slipping back into a global order … Read more

Prabowo Warned Against Easing Local Content Policy Just To Make Trump Happy

Jakarta. An analyst recently warned about the dire consequences of easing local content policy just to get the US to revise its reciprocal tariffs. President Prabowo Subianto recently floated a plan to make Indonesia’s local content policy “more realistic and flexible”. This rule mandates manufacturers to include locally-made parts in their products. The potentially relaxed … Read more

Indonesia says wants to join Türkiye’s 5th-gen fighter jet project

Indonesia on Thursday expressed its will to join Türkiye’s fifth-generation homegrown fighter jet project, seen as a milestone in the country’s endeavor to upgrade its air force and curb external dependency. The intention was expressed by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, who arrived in Ankara for talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, seeking to expand already … Read more

France says it could eye investments in Indonesia’s energy, transport and AI sectors – Economy

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