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Moving to Nusantara
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 31/01/2022
» With the recent passage of the state capital bill into law, Indonesian President Joko Widodo is a step closer to cementing his ultimate infrastructure legacy.
No time to celebrate
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 22/04/2019
» The results of Indonesia's presidential election won't be official for another month, but incumbent President Joko Widodo is already receiving congratulatory phone calls from regional and world leaders. Barring a major surprise, he will officially be sworn in for a second term on Oct 20.
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.
New Pertamina chief faces one-price fuel policy challenge
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 27/03/2017
» The new chief executive of the state-owned energy firm Pertamina faces a huge task ahead to carry out President Joko Widodo's one-price fuel policy, in the face of inadequate infrastructure to distribute fuel to remote areas and far-flung islands of the vast archipelago.
Catching a wave
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 13/03/2017
» The states along the rim of the Indian Ocean aim to make the vast body of water a focus for future economic growth by pursuing a "blue economy" that emphasises inclusive and sustainable development of the ocean's natural resources and maritime cooperation.
Minding the media
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 23/01/2017
» The Indonesian government is getting tougher in its crusade to combat hoaxes and fake news, much of it circulating in social media and deemed to threaten the country's instability, to the point that it admits it could take "repressive measures" if necessary.