Indonesia expands defence, trade, renewable, halal ties

Timeline

1. 4 days ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources

   Indonesia deepens strategic partnerships with South Korea and Norway

   Indonesia’s foreign minister accelerated a strategic partnership with South Korea, including shipyard investment, and deepened energy, aquaculture and climate cooperation with Norway during the ASEAN meeting in

2. 5 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

   Indonesia's BRIN launches plastic-to-fuel technology to tackle waste

   Indonesia’s BRIN unveiled Fastpol pyrolysis, turning plastic waste into the fuel Petasol, while recalling plastics’ century‑old history of turning a material boon into an environmental challenge.

3. 10 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 3 sources

   Halal industry growth fuels cooperation among Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand

   Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand are boosting halal industry cooperation to drive economic growth, trade and innovation across the region.

4. 12 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

   Indonesia's BRIN partners with PT PAL on maritime tech and promotes plastic‑to‑fuel pyrolysis

   BRIN teams with PT PAL on hydrodynamics for shipbuilding and pushes pyrolysis to turn plastic waste into fuel, citing widespread deployment and rapid return on investment.

5. 13 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Indonesia-Peru Trade Pact Projected to Raise Exports to $745 million by 2045

   Indonesia’s trade minister says the IP‑CEPA could boost exports to Peru to $745 million by 2045, with a current surplus of $358 million in 2025 and preferential tariffs covering most product lines.

6. 14 days ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources

   Indonesian Universities Launch APAC 2026 Academic Initiatives

   Binus University hosted a SAP‑backed APAC 2026 conference in Indonesia, while UNIMUS sent students to a summer program in Bangladesh, both promoting industry‑linked education across the Asia‑Pacific region.

7. 14 days ago

   [CULTURE] 4 sources

   West Java MoUs Connect Schools and University with Industry and BPJS for Student Futures

   West Java's education sector signed two MoUs: one linking 13 vocational schools with local industry, and another extending BPJS social‑security coverage to UPI students and interns, aiming to boost employable‑a

8. 16 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

   Indonesia's BRIN partners with PT PAL on maritime tech and advances Malapari biofuel project

   BRIN teams with PT PAL to develop maritime hydrodynamics tech and pushes malapari as a biodiesel and SAF feedstock, targeting efficiency gains and global market interest.

9. 17 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 4 sources

   Indonesia‑Australia trade surges under IA‑CEPA as Katalis 2.0 program launches

   Indonesia‑Australia trade has tripled and Australian investment reached $1.2 bn since IA‑CEPA; both nations launched Katalis 2.0 to further boost bilateral trade and inclusive investment.

10. 22 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Indonesian Universities Strengthen Ties with Industry and Malaysia

    UBSI Pontianak partnered with PT Hotama for internships and training, while UMS Surakarta forged a strategic academic link with Malaysia’s UMAM for faculty development.

11. 27 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Indonesia and Germany deepen Indo‑Pacific cooperation on energy, trade and maritime security

    Indonesia and Germany have upgraded their strategic partnership, focusing on green energy, vocational training and maritime security to promote a multilateral Indo‑Pacific model.

12. 27 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Pertamina teams up with ministries and Pupuk Indonesia to boost Indonesia's renewable energy and fuel diversification

    Pertamina partners with Indonesia's higher‑education ministry and Pupuk Indonesia to develop renewable energy projects, green fuels and a skilled workforce, aiming to cut diesel imports and boost energy and job

13. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Indonesia's PT PAL deepens naval partnerships with Denmark and the United States

    Indonesia's PT PAL announced expanded naval cooperation with Denmark, focusing on technology transfer and frigate designs, and opened talks with the United States on maritime defence and supply‑chain ties.

14. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Indonesia and South Korea deepen tourism and economic partnership

    Indonesia and South Korea expanded tourism cooperation in Macau and held an economic partnership forum in Jakarta, targeting greater travel, trade and investment under their CEPA.

15. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Indonesia deepens industrial ties with Malaysia and United States

    Indonesia boosts bilateral industrial cooperation, expanding halal ties with Malaysia and deepening aerospace and supply‑chain links with the United States.

16. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Pertamina and Indonesia's Ministry of Labour Sign MoU to Boost Workforce Safety

    Pertamina and Indonesia's Ministry of Labour signed a MoU and cooperation pact to improve workforce competence and safety, launching joint training and K3 programmes.

17. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Indonesia and Kuwait deepen energy and trade cooperation

    Indonesia and Kuwait agreed to deepen energy cooperation and accelerate a GCC free‑trade pact, citing increased trade to $606 million in 2025 and Kuwait’s involvement in eight oil‑gas projects.

18. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Indonesia speeds up Sumatra river normalization and railway line reactivation

    Indonesia is fast‑tracking river normalization and infrastructure repairs in Sumatra while KAI plans to reactivate over 200 km of dormant rail lines to boost regional connectivity and growth.

19. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Indonesia's P2MI Ministry Signs MoUs to Strengthen Migrant Worker Protection

    Indonesia's P2MI ministry signed MoUs with Banten's governor and the SOKSI organization to boost training, protection and outreach for migrant workers, involving PT Krakatau Steel and university alumni.

20. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Indonesia deepens energy and defence ties with Germany and France

    Indonesia signed major German funding deals for clean‑energy projects and a French partnership to produce tactical defence vehicles, boosting renewable power and domestic defence capabilities.

21. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Japanese Defense Minister Koizumi visits Indonesia, pledges maritime security cooperation

    Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi met President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta, presented a model warship and emphasized maritime security cooperation around the Strait of Malacca and Lombok Strait.

22. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Indonesia seeks Russian partners for major rail corridor projects

    Indonesia's infrastructure minister Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono said the country will invite Russian firms to help build and modernise strategic rail corridors like Trans‑Sumatra, Trans‑Kalimantan and Trans‑Sulawi

23. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Indonesia expands defense partnerships with Qatar and France

    Indonesia signed defence cooperation pacts with Qatar and is boosting strategic ties with France, signaling expanded multi‑pole military diplomacy in the Indo‑Pacific.

24. 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Indonesian Air Force Trains Rafale Pilots in France

    Indonesian Air Force pilots are training in France for the Rafale jets, with domestic follow‑up training to build future instructors, following the May 2026 hand‑over of Rafale aircraft and related equipment.

25. 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Indonesia and Japan Naval Forces Deepen Cooperation in Jakarta

    Indonesia’s navy hosted Japan’s warship JS Ikazuchi in Jakarta, holding a ceremony and talks to boost joint maritime security cooperation.

26. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Indonesia and Malaysia boost skilled migrant worker placement agreements

    Indonesia and Malaysia agreed to expand formal, skilled job placements for Indonesian workers, seeking a MoU and joint working group to improve migrant protection.

27. 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Indonesia strengthens migrant worker safeguards and university partnership with Turkey

    Indonesia vows full protection for migrant workers and launches an extensive higher‑education partnership with Turkey.

28. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Indonesia boosts defence with new Rafale fighter jets

    Indonesia received six Rafale jets and other aircraft, expanding its defence fleet under an $8.1 bn deal with France.

29. 3 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Indonesia and Netherlands deepen naval cooperation in Surabaya

    Indonesia's navy chief met the Dutch navy commander in Surabaya, seeking expanded maritime defence cooperation.

30. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources

    Indonesia and Belarus deepen trade, food‑security and heavy‑equipment cooperation

    Indonesia and Belarus agree to boost trade, food security and heavy‑equipment ties, planning high‑level visits and multi‑billion‑rupiah MoUs.

31. 3 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources

    Indonesia and Russia deepen energy partnership, reviving oil block and exploring nuclear power

    Indonesia and Russia pledge to restart the Block Tuna oil project and expand cooperation into LNG, renewables and nuclear power.

32. 3 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources

    Indonesia and Australia Expand Transport Safety Collaboration

    Indonesia and Australia pledged expanded transport safety cooperation, launching joint training and maritime protection programs for 2026‑27.

33. 3 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 10 sources

    Indonesia, Japan deepen defence ties to boost regional security

    Indonesia and Japan sign a defence deal to boost industry, personnel and maritime security.