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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…
New carbon market academy aims to strengthen local capacity, competitiveness
The Indonesian Business Council (IBC) has launched the Indonesian Carbon Market Academy (ICMA) to strengthen local players’ capacity, governance, and competitiveness in carbon trading as part of the…
Minister underscores businesses' vital role in economic expansion
The Ministry of National Development Planning and the Indonesian Business Council (IBC) signed an MoU to align national development programs with private sector participation. The partnership will…
Is there any upside for Southeast Asia's economies under Trump 2.0?
A second Donald Trump presidency could bring major challenges for Southeast Asia, including sweeping tariffs, weaker climate commitments, and sharper security tensions. Yet potential openings exist:…