Indonesia

Country Indonesia
Capital Jakarta
Continent Asia
Currency Rupiah(IDR)
Languages Indonesian

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Introduction

The Dutch began to colonize Indonesia in the early 17th century; Japan occupied the islands from 1942 to 1945. Indonesia declared its independence after Japan's surrender, but it required four years of intermittent negotiations, recurring hostilities, and UN mediation before the Netherlands agreed to transfer sovereignty in 1949. Indonesia's first free parliamentary election after decades of repressive rule took place in 1999. Indonesia is now the world's third-largest democracy, the world's largest archipelagic state, and home to the world's largest Muslim population. Current issues include: alleviating poverty, improving education, preventing terrorism, consolidating democracy after four decades of authoritarianism, implementing economic and financial reforms, stemming corruption, holding the military and police accountable for past human rights violations, addressing climate change, and controlling avian influenza. In 2005, Indonesia reached a historic peace agreement with armed separatists in Aceh, which led to democratic elections in Aceh in December 2006. Indonesia continues to face a low intensity separatist movement in Papua.

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Indonesia High-speed Rail Project a Financial ‘Time Bomb,’ Official Says - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineIndonesia High-speed Rail Project a Financial ‘Time Bomb,’ Official Says  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Indonesia's central bank surprises with rate cut, raises GDP outlook - ReutersIndonesia's central bank surprises with rate cut, raises GDP outlook  Reuters

Janice Tjen scripts history, becomes first player from Indonesia to qualify for US Open since 2004 - SportstarJanice Tjen scripts history, becomes first player from Indonesia to qualify for US Open since 2004  Sportstar

Global brands join drive for deforestation-free palm oil in Indonesia’s Aceh - MongabayGlobal brands join drive for deforestation-free palm oil in Indonesia’s Aceh  Mongabay

Prabowo’s Deputy Minister Named Suspect in Indonesia Graft Case - MintPrabowo’s Deputy Minister Named Suspect in Indonesia Graft Case  Mint

The Inquiry | Can Indonesia afford free lunches? - BBCThe Inquiry | Can Indonesia afford free lunches?  BBC

Indonesia cannot back Palestine while hosting Israeli-linked investments - Middle East MonitorIndonesia cannot back Palestine while hosting Israeli-linked investments  Middle East Monitor

Indonesia Surprises With More Easing Amid Prabowo’s Growth Goal - Bloomberg.comIndonesia Surprises With More Easing Amid Prabowo’s Growth Goal  Bloomberg.com

Indonesia stocks lower at close of trade; IDX Composite Index down 0.04% - Investing.comIndonesia stocks lower at close of trade; IDX Composite Index down 0.04%  Investing.com

Operator nears subsea awards for strategic Indonesia deepwater project - Upstream OnlineOperator nears subsea awards for strategic Indonesia deepwater project  Upstream Online

CBRE expands Indonesia advisory team to boost Southeast Asia operations - Realty Plus MagazineCBRE expands Indonesia advisory team to boost Southeast Asia operations  Realty Plus Magazine

Prabowo’s Deputy Minister Named Suspect in Indonesia Graft Case - Bloomberg.comPrabowo’s Deputy Minister Named Suspect in Indonesia Graft Case  Bloomberg.com

Indonesia’s soyabean meal imports increase due to rising feed demand - Oils & Fats InternationalIndonesia’s soyabean meal imports increase due to rising feed demand  Oils & Fats International

Indonesia working on details of plan to treat 2,000 people from Gaza amid concerns about right to return - The GuardianIndonesia working on details of plan to treat 2,000 people from Gaza amid concerns about right to return  The Guardian

Indonesia Independence Day - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Indonesia Independence Day  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Indonesia Energy Signs MoU with AEP for Brazil O&G Projects - RigzoneIndonesia Energy Signs MoU with AEP for Brazil O&G Projects  Rigzone

Why a commodities boom is not lifting Indonesia’s economy - Financial TimesWhy a commodities boom is not lifting Indonesia’s economy  Financial Times

Indonesia at 80: Getting China right in the rest of 2025 - The Jakarta PostIndonesia at 80: Getting China right in the rest of 2025  The Jakarta Post

Indonesia's central bank surprises with rate cut - ReutersIndonesia's central bank surprises with rate cut  Reuters

Rainforest to retail: Indonesian women protect nature with work - Context NewsRainforest to retail: Indonesian women protect nature with work  Context News

3 Killed In Fire At Illegal Oil Well In Indonesia - NDTV3 Killed In Fire At Illegal Oil Well In Indonesia  NDTV

Prabowo’s Welfare Push Raises Questions for Indonesia’s Infrastructure Sector - Modern DiplomacyPrabowo’s Welfare Push Raises Questions for Indonesia’s Infrastructure Sector  Modern Diplomacy

Prabowo’s silence deepens doubts over Indonesia’s new capital - South China Morning PostPrabowo’s silence deepens doubts over Indonesia’s new capital  South China Morning Post

Airbus eyes Indonesia biomass for SAF - Bioenergy InsightAirbus eyes Indonesia biomass for SAF  Bioenergy Insight

New shipping route adds fresh momentum to China-Indonesia trade ties - XinhuaNew shipping route adds fresh momentum to China-Indonesia trade ties  Xinhua

Unilever targets biomethane to cut emissions in Indonesia - gasworldUnilever targets biomethane to cut emissions in Indonesia  gasworld

Magnitude 5.8 earthquake hits Indonesia; at least 29 people injured - The HinduMagnitude 5.8 earthquake hits Indonesia; at least 29 people injured  The Hindu

WTO panel backs Indonesia on several counts in biodiesel row with EU - ReutersWTO panel backs Indonesia on several counts in biodiesel row with EU  Reuters

Indonesia’s Integrity Imperative and ASEAN’s Future - Modern DiplomacyIndonesia’s Integrity Imperative and ASEAN’s Future  Modern Diplomacy

Indonesia probes suspected cesium-137 contamination in shrimp exports to U.S. - Indonesia Business PostIndonesia probes suspected cesium-137 contamination in shrimp exports to U.S.  Indonesia Business Post

Backpacker's Party Night Nearly Turns Deadly After Shocking Diagnosis In Remote Indonesia - NDTVBackpacker's Party Night Nearly Turns Deadly After Shocking Diagnosis In Remote Indonesia  NDTV

Indonesia plans quick-to-build oil refineries for US crude, doubts persist - ReutersIndonesia plans quick-to-build oil refineries for US crude, doubts persist  Reuters

Indonesia showcases designers in Istanbul to expand global fashion reach - Türkiye TodayIndonesia showcases designers in Istanbul to expand global fashion reach  Türkiye Today

Indonesia Expands Bali Immigration Patrols and Introduces New Hybrid Visa System to Curb Tourist Violations and Protect Tourism-Dependent Economy - Travel And Tour WorldIndonesia Expands Bali Immigration Patrols and Introduces New Hybrid Visa System to Curb Tourist Violations and Protect Tourism-Dependent Economy  Travel And Tour World

Magnitude 5.8 earthquake rocks Indonesia's Sulawesi island - Euronews.comMagnitude 5.8 earthquake rocks Indonesia's Sulawesi island  Euronews.com

The Ambalat dispute is a chance for Indonesia and Malaysia to lead by example in Asia-Pacific diplomacy - Lowy InstituteThe Ambalat dispute is a chance for Indonesia and Malaysia to lead by example in Asia-Pacific diplomacy  Lowy Institute

Indonesia: Empowering MSMEs with Accelerated Digital Reform - OpenGov AsiaIndonesia: Empowering MSMEs with Accelerated Digital Reform  OpenGov Asia

South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia Strengthen China Travel Links Through Multi-City NIHAO CHINA 2025 Initiative: You Need to Know - Travel And Tour WorldSouth Korea, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia Strengthen China Travel Links Through Multi-City NIHAO CHINA 2025 Initiative: You Need to Know  Travel And Tour World

Indonesia’s ‘Gasoline Godfather’ Targeted in $18 Billion Graft Probe - Bloomberg.comIndonesia’s ‘Gasoline Godfather’ Targeted in $18 Billion Graft Probe  Bloomberg.com

Indo-Pacific tensions impact European interests, German minister warns - ReutersIndo-Pacific tensions impact European interests, German minister warns  Reuters

Brazil clinches beef export deal with Indonesia - MercoPressBrazil clinches beef export deal with Indonesia  MercoPress

Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Japan, Indonesia: Top Destinations for European Travelers Seeking Wellness and Authentic Experiences in Summer 2025 - Travel And Tour WorldThailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Japan, Indonesia: Top Destinations for European Travelers Seeking Wellness and Authentic Experiences in Summer 2025  Travel And Tour World

Bishop in Indonesia calls for tourism that unites people and protects creation - Vatican NewsBishop in Indonesia calls for tourism that unites people and protects creation  Vatican News

Indonesians raise anime pirate flag in protest as nation marks independence - Al JazeeraIndonesians raise anime pirate flag in protest as nation marks independence  Al Jazeera

Visit to Indonesia and Vietnam - Australian Minister for Foreign AffairsVisit to Indonesia and Vietnam  Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs

WTO panel backs Indonesia on several counts in biodiesel row with EU - MarketScreenerWTO panel backs Indonesia on several counts in biodiesel row with EU  MarketScreener

Indonesia's second-quarter GDP beats expectations with fastest growth in two years - CNBCIndonesia's second-quarter GDP beats expectations with fastest growth in two years  CNBC

Indonesia minister charged with extortion - The Express TribuneIndonesia minister charged with extortion  The Express Tribune

Indonesia’s Bajau fishers lament nickel mining’s marine pollution - MongabayIndonesia’s Bajau fishers lament nickel mining’s marine pollution  Mongabay

Unilever turns palm oil waste into biomethane to cut emissions in Indonesia - Bioenergy InsightUnilever turns palm oil waste into biomethane to cut emissions in Indonesia  Bioenergy Insight

In Indonesia, property tax protests test Prabowo’s austerity drive - South China Morning PostIn Indonesia, property tax protests test Prabowo’s austerity drive  South China Morning Post

Indonesia c.bank sees rupiah trading in 16,000-16,500/dollar range on average in 2026 - TradingViewIndonesia c.bank sees rupiah trading in 16,000-16,500/dollar range on average in 2026  TradingView

SkyDrive and Whitesky Forge Strategic Alliance to Launch eVT - ASDNewsSkyDrive and Whitesky Forge Strategic Alliance to Launch eVT  ASDNews

Book review: Rethinking histories - Inside IndonesiaBook review: Rethinking histories  Inside Indonesia

How Indonesian companies dodge fines for forest & peatland fires - MongabayHow Indonesian companies dodge fines for forest & peatland fires  Mongabay

Indonesia talks business with South Korea ahead of APEC Summit - The Jakarta PostIndonesia talks business with South Korea ahead of APEC Summit  The Jakarta Post

Thailand Emerges As The Top Destination For Female Digital Nomads, Beating Malaysia And Indonesia For Safety And Security - Travel And Tour WorldThailand Emerges As The Top Destination For Female Digital Nomads, Beating Malaysia And Indonesia For Safety And Security  Travel And Tour World

Indonesia's Q2 current account deficit widens to 0.8% of GDP - ReutersIndonesia's Q2 current account deficit widens to 0.8% of GDP  Reuters

Prabowo’s silence deepens doubts over Indonesia’s dream capital of Nusantara - MSNPrabowo’s silence deepens doubts over Indonesia’s dream capital of Nusantara  MSN

Indonesia moves to tighten VPN rules in online gambling fight - iGamingToday.comIndonesia moves to tighten VPN rules in online gambling fight  iGamingToday.com

5.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia's Sulawesi | World News - Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times5.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia's Sulawesi | World News - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

Indonesia Empowers MSMEs In Langkat District To Adopt Green Tourism Practices For Growth - Travel And Tour WorldIndonesia Empowers MSMEs In Langkat District To Adopt Green Tourism Practices For Growth  Travel And Tour World

Controversy over exorbitant housing allowances: Indonesian parliament's clarification proves nothing - IntelliNewsControversy over exorbitant housing allowances: Indonesian parliament's clarification proves nothing  IntelliNews

Indonesia, Australia partners up to develop innovative antibiotic - ANTARA NewsIndonesia, Australia partners up to develop innovative antibiotic  ANTARA News

Awu Volcano (Indonesia) Activity Update Aug 22, 2025 - Unrest - VolcanoDiscoveryAwu Volcano (Indonesia) Activity Update Aug 22, 2025 - Unrest  VolcanoDiscovery

Breastfeeding in Indonesia on the rise, but mothers need more support - World Health Organization (WHO)Breastfeeding in Indonesia on the rise, but mothers need more support  World Health Organization (WHO)

Indonesia: More than 300 hit by food poisoning after eating free school meals - BBCIndonesia: More than 300 hit by food poisoning after eating free school meals  BBC

Indonesia’s new president has daddy issues - The EconomistIndonesia’s new president has daddy issues  The Economist

‘Full access’ into Indonesia after pact, India deal ‘along the same lines’, says Trump - The Indian Express‘Full access’ into Indonesia after pact, India deal ‘along the same lines’, says Trump  The Indian Express

Indonesia Weighs Plan to Treat 2,000 Palestinians from Gaza on Galang Island - Barlaman TodayIndonesia Weighs Plan to Treat 2,000 Palestinians from Gaza on Galang Island  Barlaman Today

Indonesia to add coding and AI to school curriculum - TV BRICSIndonesia to add coding and AI to school curriculum  TV BRICS

Bali in transition: the cost of paradise - meer.comBali in transition: the cost of paradise  meer.com

Bur ni Telong Volcano (Indonesia) Activity Update Aug 22, 2025 - Unrest - VolcanoDiscoveryBur ni Telong Volcano (Indonesia) Activity Update Aug 22, 2025 - Unrest  VolcanoDiscovery

Indonesian deputy minister charged with blackmail in graft case - Al Arabiya EnglishIndonesian deputy minister charged with blackmail in graft case  Al Arabiya English

Indonesia Prepares Unique ID System for 15.9 Million Crypto Investors - Jakarta GlobeIndonesia Prepares Unique ID System for 15.9 Million Crypto Investors  Jakarta Globe

Indonesia travel - Lonely PlanetIndonesia travel  Lonely Planet

Jakarta-Bandung high-speed rail a ‘ticking time bomb’ amid mounting debt: KAI - Indonesia Business PostJakarta-Bandung high-speed rail a ‘ticking time bomb’ amid mounting debt: KAI  Indonesia Business Post

Hundreds hit with food poisoning in Indonesia after eating free meals from president’s flagship program - The GuardianHundreds hit with food poisoning in Indonesia after eating free meals from president’s flagship program  The Guardian

Indonesian Authorities Respond to Mass Flying of ‘One Piece’ Flag - Time MagazineIndonesian Authorities Respond to Mass Flying of ‘One Piece’ Flag  Time Magazine

Indonesia’s Central Bank Delivers Back-To-Back Rate Cut to Support Growth - The Wall Street JournalIndonesia’s Central Bank Delivers Back-To-Back Rate Cut to Support Growth  The Wall Street Journal

SKK Migas launches multi-party gas swap to safeguard domestic supply - Indonesia Business PostSKK Migas launches multi-party gas swap to safeguard domestic supply  Indonesia Business Post

The only Indonesian island where ancient stone jumping guards world-class surf breaks - Journée MondialeThe only Indonesian island where ancient stone jumping guards world-class surf breaks  Journée Mondiale

UNESCO and KOMINFO Completed AI Readiness Assessment: Is Indonesia - UNESCOUNESCO and KOMINFO Completed AI Readiness Assessment: Is Indonesia  UNESCO

Microsoft opens its first cloud region in Indonesia to unlock the new AI economy - Microsoft SourceMicrosoft opens its first cloud region in Indonesia to unlock the new AI economy  Microsoft Source

Indonesia regulator says 27 BBTUD gas swap delivery from West Natuna Supply Group starts - TradingViewIndonesia regulator says 27 BBTUD gas swap delivery from West Natuna Supply Group starts  TradingView

Freeport Indonesia to Ramp Up Concentrate Exports Ahead of Ban - Bloomberg.comFreeport Indonesia to Ramp Up Concentrate Exports Ahead of Ban  Bloomberg.com

Garuda Indonesia NW25 Jakarta – Sydney Service Increase - AeroRoutesGaruda Indonesia NW25 Jakarta – Sydney Service Increase  AeroRoutes

As Indonesia reclaims forests from palm oil, smallholders bear brunt of enforcement - MongabayAs Indonesia reclaims forests from palm oil, smallholders bear brunt of enforcement  Mongabay

Top News Headlines Indonesia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Aug 23, 2025 - bernamaTop News Headlines Indonesia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Aug 23, 2025  bernama

Prabowo Shakes Up Indonesia With Push to Emulate China’s Rise - Bloomberg.comPrabowo Shakes Up Indonesia With Push to Emulate China’s Rise  Bloomberg.com

‘Parasite’ Producer Barunson E&A Partners With Indonesian Horror Master Joko Anwar - Variety‘Parasite’ Producer Barunson E&A Partners With Indonesian Horror Master Joko Anwar  Variety

Indonesia to crack down on illegal exploitation of resources, president says - ReutersIndonesia to crack down on illegal exploitation of resources, president says  Reuters

The Rainforests Being Cleared to Build Your R.V. - The New York TimesThe Rainforests Being Cleared to Build Your R.V.  The New York Times

Powerful earthquake strikes Indonesia leaving dozens injured and two critical - The IndependentPowerful earthquake strikes Indonesia leaving dozens injured and two critical  The Independent

What It’s Like Cruising on a Traditional Indonesian Phinisi Through a Maritime Wonderland - Robb ReportWhat It’s Like Cruising on a Traditional Indonesian Phinisi Through a Maritime Wonderland  Robb Report

Merapi Volcano (Indonesia) Activity Update Aug 22, 2025 - Continuing Eruption - VolcanoDiscoveryMerapi Volcano (Indonesia) Activity Update Aug 22, 2025 - Continuing Eruption  VolcanoDiscovery

Indonesia reaches key milestones in OECD accession process - OECDIndonesia reaches key milestones in OECD accession process  OECD

Youth-led roomforlit launches cultural dialogue to expand literacy efforts in Indonesia - The Jakarta PostYouth-led roomforlit launches cultural dialogue to expand literacy efforts in Indonesia  The Jakarta Post

‘Historical amnesia’: Indonesia’s fight over plan to amend history books - The Guardian‘Historical amnesia’: Indonesia’s fight over plan to amend history books  The Guardian

Indonesia regulator says 27 BBTUD gas swap delivery from West Natuna Supply Group starts - TradingViewIndonesia regulator says 27 BBTUD gas swap delivery from West Natuna Supply Group starts  TradingView