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IBC Perkuat Hubungan Ekonomi Indonesia-Australia
The Indonesian Business Council (IBC) completed its first official visit to Australia (Sydney–Canberra, 8–11 Sept 2025) alongside the AFR Asia Summit. The delegation met Senator Don Farrell and…
Side by side, yet still far apart: Rethinking Indonesia-Australia ties
At the 42nd Indonesia Update, former Australian Foreign Minister Gareth Evans emphasized that while Australia views Indonesia as its most important partner, Indonesia may not prioritize Australia as…
Unleashing Borneo’s Potential: Will Indonesia Step Up?
Borneo’s shared geography, natural wealth, and diverse economies give it unique potential to become a sub-regional engine of growth linking Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei. While challenges…
Underrated Indonesia-Australia Ties
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s first overseas visit to President Prabowo Subianto underscored defence, trade, and investment as shared priorities. Despite modest current figures—Indonesia ranks as…
Trump's trade shock pressures Indonesia to revamp policy, former minister says
Facing U.S. tariffs and slowing growth, Indonesia has an opportunity to turn external pressure into internal reform, according to Indonesian Business Council CEO Sofyan Djalil. He emphasized the need…
RI, Canada business councils ink MoU to boost cooperation
The Indonesian Business Council (IBC) and the Business Council of Canada (BCC) have signed an MoU to advance cooperation under the Indonesia-Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement…
Prabowo’s International Outlook: What Awaits Indonesia?
With bold economic goals at home, President Prabowo Subianto is poised to strengthen Indonesia’s role on the world stage. His focus on self-sufficiency, energy security, and a “Good Neighbor Policy”…
Prabowo’s colorful priorities of the Red-White Cabinet
President Prabowo Subianto inaugurated Indonesia’s largest cabinet since the New Order, expanding it to 48 ministers and 56 deputies. The move reflects both an effort to fulfill broad political…
Asean won’t become obsolete just because a few members join BRICS
The BRICS summit in Kazan drew 36 leaders, reflecting rising interest in the bloc as an alternative to the Western-led system. With Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Thailand already partner…