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Indonesian president's son visits anti-graft body over private jet use
INDONESIA-POLITICS/ (CORRECTED, PIX):CORRECTED-Indonesian president's son visits anti-graft body over private jet use
Published on Sep 17, 2024 06:12 PM IST
Reuters |
Prabowo's nephew to be appointed Indonesia deputy Finance Minister, his party says
INDONESIA-ECONOMY-BUDGET:Prabowo's nephew to be appointed Indonesia deputy Finance Minister, his party says
Published on Jul 18, 2024 10:39 AM IST
Reuters |
What Jokowi’s inglorious exit means for Indonesia
The outgoing president is playing kingmaker to a controversial ex-general
Published on Apr 17, 2024 08:00 AM IST
The Economist
Indonesia: Implications of Prabowo Subianto's victory
This article is authored by Ananya Raj Kakoti and Gunwant Singh, scholars, international relations, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
Published on Feb 23, 2024 10:07 AM IST
Hindustan Times
In Indonesia, personality trumps democratic ideals
The recent elections demonstrate a trend wherein a few individuals dominate politics. There are similarities in this regard between India and Indonesia.
Published on Feb 19, 2024 10:04 PM IST
What’s at stake in Indonesia as the world’s third-largest democracy elects a new president?
What’s at stake in Indonesia as the world’s third-largest democracy elects a new president?
Published on Feb 13, 2024 10:25 AM IST
AP |
The false promise of Indonesia’s economy
Presidential candidates vow to deliver 7% growth. Voters have heard it before
Published on Feb 10, 2024 08:10 AM IST
The Economist
What will Indonesia look like after Jokowi leaves?
The president’s legacy is not guaranteed
Published on Jan 27, 2024 08:00 AM IST
The Economist
Indonesia’s President has a message for Tesla makers. Is Elon Musk listening?
“What we want is the electric car, not the battery. For Tesla, we want them to build electric cars in Indonesia,” President Widodo told news agency Bloomberg during an interview on Thursday.
Published on Aug 19, 2022 10:09 PM IST
Harshit Sabarwal | Edited by Sohini Goswami, New Delhi
Japan set to join 'Garuda Shield' military drill in Indonesia for the first time
Alongside the United States and Australia, the move comes as Japan wants "free and open Indo-Pacific".
Published on Jul 27, 2022 12:15 PM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Yagya Sharma
PM Modi's YouTube channel crosses 1 cr subscribers. Where global leaders stand
In comparison to other national leaders as well, Prime Minister Narendra Modi top the chart of YouTube subscribers by a huge margin.
Published on Feb 01, 2022 02:39 PM IST
Indonesia replaces sinking Jakarta with new capital city Nusantara: Details here
Nusantara has been chosen keeping in mind the future of Indonesia, the government said in a statement. The initial relocation will start from between 2022 and 2024. In the next decade, the government centre will be relocated and by 2045, the vision of 'World City for All" will be realised.
Published on Jan 20, 2022 10:24 AM IST
hindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Indonesian president inaugurates $3 billion ‘strategic’ port
The $3.07 billion port in the town of Subang, 140 km (90 miles) east of the capital Jakarta, is one of the government’s priority infrastructure projects.
Published on Dec 20, 2020 02:36 PM IST
Jakarta | Reuters | Posted by Kunal Gaurav
Indonesian president warns not to rush vaccines amid halal concern
The president of the world’s largest Muslim-majority nation, Joko Widodo, called on Monday for Indonesia not to rush the rollout of vaccines, citing concerns over public awareness about whether they were halal.
Updated on Oct 19, 2020 02:11 PM IST
Reuters | Reuters | Posted by Kaleem Ullah Fasihi
Indonesian coronavirus cases top 100,000 as more hotspots emerge
There were 1,525 new confirmed cases over the past 24 hours, taking the total to 100,303, official data showed on Monday.
Published on Jul 27, 2020 04:34 PM IST
Bloomberg | Posted by Arpan Rai
Indonesia’s popular president Joko Widodo sworn in for 2nd term
On his way to the ceremony Sunday, Widodo got out of his convoy with some of his security escorts and shook the hands of supporters, who yelled his name, waved Indonesia’s red-and-white flag and called him “bapak,” or father.
Updated on Nov 19, 2019 01:09 PM IST
Jakarta | Press Trust of India
Indonesia moves capital to Borneo island
The proposed location, Borneo island, is an area at “minimal” risk of natural disasters.
Published on Aug 26, 2019 05:50 PM IST
Jakarta | Agence France-Presse
Indonesia to move its capital from Jakarta, the ‘sinking city’
One of the fastest-sinking cities on earth, environmental experts warn that one third of it could be submerged by 2050 if current rates continue.
Updated on Aug 17, 2019 09:15 AM IST
Jakarta | Agence France-Presse
PM Modi holds separate talks with presidents of Indonesia, Brazil; focus on bilateral ties
During his meeting with Indonesian president Joko Widodo, the prime minister discussed ways to deepen bilateral cooperation in trade and investment, defence and maritime fronts.
Updated on Jun 29, 2019 08:00 AM IST
Osaka | Press Trust of India
In world’s biggest one-day election, Indonesia votes for its president
The eight-hour vote across a country that stretches more than 5,000 km (3,000 miles) from its western to eastern tips is both a Herculean logistical feat and testimony to the resilience of democracy two decades after authoritarianism was defeated.
Updated on Apr 17, 2019 10:47 AM IST
Jakarta | Reuters
5 unmarried couples whipped in public in Indonesia for behaving amorously
The five couples flogged Thursday received between four and 22 strokes from a rattan cane outside a mosque in the provincial capital, Banda Aceh, after they served several months in prison.
Updated on Mar 20, 2019 06:47 PM IST
Banda Aceh (Indonesia) | AFP
Indonesian ship brings cargo to Port Blair
The vessel’s cargo includes construction materials such as sand, rocks and cement, handicrafts and coconut products arranged by the Aceh Chamber of Commerce.
Updated on Jan 05, 2019 12:08 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Rezaul H Laskar
Governor of Indonesia’s Papua calls for army to end hunt for rebels
At least 300 villagers were reported last week to have fled into the forest to escape the military sweep.
Updated on Dec 22, 2018 07:01 AM IST
Jakarta | Reuters
Death toll hits 420 after Indonesia quake, tsunami; dozens trapped in rubble of hotel
A National Disaster Management Agency spokesman said the damage was “extensive” and thousands of houses, hospitals, shopping malls and hotels had collapsed.
Updated on Sep 30, 2018 10:06 AM IST
Palu (Indonesia) | Reuters
Asian Games 2018: President’s biker stunts kick off multi-sport event in style
The opening ceremony of the Asian Games 2018 was a mix of modern and traditional, the highlight of which saw Indonesia president Joko Widodo pull off some marvellous biker stunts.
Updated on Aug 18, 2018 08:29 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Jakarta | Ajai Masand
India, Indonesia agree to step up defence and maritime cooperation during Modi visit
After PM Narendra Modi’s meeting with Indonesian President Joko Widodo, the two sides signed agreements, including ones on outer space cooperation, railways and health.
Updated on May 30, 2018 11:59 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jayanth Jacob
India, Indonesia upgrade ties, decide to open inter-faith dialogue to eradicate extremism
In Modi’s first visit to Indonesia, a joint statement issued after delegation-level talks said that inter-faith dialogue was a reflection of the united commitment of both the countries.
Updated on May 30, 2018 05:33 PM IST
Indo Asian News Service, Jakarta | Indo Asian News Service
Strategic Indian Ocean port features in India, Indonesia maritime cooperation plan
Indonesian President Joko Widodo met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday to discuss, among other issues, developing infrastructure and an economic zone at Sabang, on the tip of Sumatra island.
Updated on May 30, 2018 02:55 PM IST
Reuters, Jakarta | Reuters
India, Indonesia for rules-based and peaceful Indo-Pacific region
Noting that both India and Indonesia are maritime neighbours and sea faring nations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Joko Widodo issued the Shared Vision of the two countries on Maritime Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.
Published on May 30, 2018 02:32 PM IST
Press Trust of India, Jakarta | Press Trust of India
India, Indonesia to upgrade ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
In a joint press statement after the talks, PM Narendra Modi said India and Indonesia have agreed to upgrade their ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Updated on May 30, 2018 02:18 PM IST
Jakarta | IANS
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