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Palm oil diplomacy
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 23/12/2019
» Indonesia is stepping up its economic diplomacy in 2020 as trade disputes with the European Union (EU) are poised to escalate. The two sides have traded complaints at the World Trade Organization (WTO) over Indonesia's two main commodities, palm oil and nickel ore, even as they continue talks for a free trade agreement.
Green deal for Asean
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 16/12/2019
» In a move that could be seen as a reflection of the Green New Deal policy that it launched last week, the European Union (EU) is committing €24 million to support groups working to combat transboundary haze pollution and peatland fires in Southeast Asia.
Shifting the centre
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 02/09/2019
» After months of hype about a proposal to move Indonesia's capital, President Joko Widodo has confirmed the choice of a site in East Kalimantan, 1,900 kilometres northeast of overcrowded and rapidly sinking Jakarta.
Indonesia and Australia aim for trade pact by year-end
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 05/06/2017
» Indonesia and Australia hope to complete negotiations for a free trade agreement by the end of this year, following a successful seventh round of talks this month, which resulted in agreement on more "early outcomes" from the deal.
Is anti-globalisation Trump turning his back on Asia?
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 13/02/2017
» US President Donald Trump's approach to foreign policy and security so far has been unprecedented, leaving other countries perplexed as they try to adjust their policies to the anti-globalisation billionaire.
Glass half-full in Jakarta
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 21/11/2016
» Donald Trump's triumph in the US presidential election is expected to have both positive and negative impacts on Asia and Indonesia in particular, and lead to calls for greater understanding of political populism, which he championed in his campaign rhetoric.