Number of Foreign Fishing Vessels in Natuna Increases after Jokowi’s Visit
The Indonesian government’s strong reaction to border violations in water off Natuna appears to have been ignored by foreign fishing...
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Jokowi Visits Natuna Amid Rising Tensions With China
President Joko Widodo has visited Natuna Regency, Riau Islands, on Wednesday 8th January. During his visit, Jokowi met with hundreds...
How Hong Kong May Help Indonesia Benefit from China’ Belt and Road Initiative
As China’s special administrative region, Hong Kong has played a key role in connecting Chinese companies with the outside world...
Great Market Eats in Kunming, China
Ever wonder what to buy when traveling through a Chinese market in Kunming, China? Food and travel vlogger Mark Wiens...
1,500 Chinese Tourists Intend to Celebrate Chinese New Year in Bali
Indonesia is set to receive at least 1,500 Chinese tourists on the resort island of Bali for the lunar new...
Indonesia Pins Hopes on China for Bali Tourism Revival
Following Indonesia’s tourism slump caused by the multiple eruptions on Mount Agung in Bali, the government says it is looking...
Aluminimum Investors Wanted in Tanah Kuning Industrial Zone Development
Due to high potential of bauxite reserves, government is trying to invites investors to develop aluminium factories in the Industrial...
Government to Channel Chinese Investment into Special Economic Zone
In order to encourage investment outside Java, the government will channel Chinese investment to Special Economic Zones in Sei Mangkei...
Indonesia Warned to Keep Safe Online Amid North Korean Hacks
North Korean hacker groups are again suspected of launching cyber attacks around the world as Indonesia’s Minister of Information and...
Jokowi: I Want Foreigners to Run Some of Indonesia’s State-Owned Enterprises
With reports on Chinese workers coming to Indonesia and taking work from locals feeding an already anti-foreigner sentiment among some...
Indonesia Fears Avian Flu in 2017
What’s the most serious health risk in Indonesia in 2017? If you’re going to ask the health ministry, it will...
Fake News Now a Security Priority in Indonesia
The flood of fake news in Indonesia is severe enough to make it a top security priority in 2017, along...
‘Chili Conspiracy’ Rouses China-Indonesia Conflict
Leaders and officers at the Chinese embassy in Indonesia were alarmed by media reports of China allegedly using a ?biological...
China Is Third Biggest Foreign Investor in Indonesia
China continues to be one of the biggest economic contributors of Indonesia, pouring in more millions than the United States....
What’s Next for Indonesia after Jokowi’s Visit to China for G20 Summit?
China and Indonesia have broad common interests in bilateral relations. A successful G20 summit for the two countries would yield...
What Foreign Startups Can Learn from Go-Jek’ Business Strategy
Grab and Uber continue to play catch-up while Foodpanda pulls out of Indonesia – how does Go-Jek continue to stay...
Indonesia to Attract More Foreign Investors, Including China
In the wake of the Indonesian government’s attempts to attract more investment next year, Chinese business players seem to be...
China to Advance Political and Security Cooperation with Indonesia
Yesterday, Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Political, Law and Security Affairs Luhut Panjaitan met with Premier of the State Council of...
Indonesia Remains Confident the Economy Will Grow by More than 5 Percent This Year
The Indonesian government aims to bolster its slowing economy by encouraging domestic consumption, increasing government spending, and drumming up investment....
Chinese New Year Extravaganza: Hong Kong
The gateway city to China commands a stunning harbour skyline, urban greenspaces, unmatched shopping, a fusion of Chinese, British and...
China’ Economic Slowdown Stifles Local Trade and the Rupiah
China’s economic slowdown has affected trade in Indonesia and the value of the rupiah. The archipelago could be set for...