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POLITICSJul 29Limited dual citizenship gives Indonesian diaspora hope of return, better futureIndonesia’s attempt to lure back its native talent scattered around the world through limited dual citizenship has highlighted a long-held demand of the diaspora for such a scheme before they would consider returning home. The proposed revision to the citizenship law would mark a major shift for a country that has largely allowed only single citizenship since independence in 1945. Currently, children of mixed marriages can hold dual citizenship until they reach 18 years of age, when they are...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 29India's SAIL and Indonesia's Krakatau Steel eye $350M stainless steel investment - reportIndia's SAIL and Indonesia's Krakatau Steel are reportedly considering a $350 million investment in stainless steel.Seeking Alpha Tech
WORLDJul 29Indonesia : Environmentalists , Indigenous Leaders Unjustly ProsecutedEnvironmentalists and indigenous leaders in Indonesia are reportedly facing unjust prosecution. This raises concerns about human rights and the legal treatment of activists in the country.philippinetimes.com · Philippines
BUSINESSJul 28Can China and Indonesia’s strong financial ties withstand ‘resource nationalism’?Back in 2009, when China’s economy was expanding at about twice today’s pace, a little-known private firm made a quiet bet on uncharted territory: Indonesia. The company was on a quest: to secure nickel, a vital industrial metal used in stainless steel production and, increasingly, to power advanced batteries. That bet proved lucrative. By leveraging Indonesia’s vast nickel reserves – the world’s largest – and securing greater control over upstream supplies, Tsingshan Group has grown into a...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 28‘Micro-discrimination’ against Indonesians? Bali run club controversy revives concernsA running club in Bali’s expatriate hub of Canggu has become the latest flashpoint in an enduring debate over whether Indonesians are being sidelined in parts of their own country. Indonesian immigration authorities have blacklisted two Dutch nationals linked to Entourage running club after an online outcry over the alleged exclusion of locals from the popular group. The incident echoes long-standing concerns about discrimination against Indonesians on the resort island. The furore has also...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 28Indonesian central banker’s exit signals dilemma over rate policy, growth targetThe sudden resignation of Bank Indonesia’s governor highlights a dilemma that he and his central bank peers in the region have faced in calibrating interest rates – either tighten policy to defend weakening currencies and contain inflation, or loosen it to support pro-growth mandates – according to analysts. Perry Warjiyo’s exit has fuelled speculation that he was under pressure to do more to support President Prabowo Subianto’s economic growth agenda. Warjiyo, who led the Indonesian central...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 28Indonesia’s Singapore rival, India’s one-shot win over SpaceX: 7 Asia highlightsWe have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Indonesia’s plan for a rival to Singapore starts to take shape Indonesia wants to build a financial centre to rival Singapore, Hong Kong or Dubai, but analysts say the real work of persuading global investors has barely begun. 2. Japan voters ‘pretty angry’ with PM...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 27Indonesia Central Bank Chief Perry Warjiyo ResignsPresident Prabowo Subianto has accepted the resignation of Perry Warjiyo, who had served as Bank Indonesia's governor since 2018, State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi told reporters in Jakarta. The post Indonesia Central Bank Chief Perry Warjiyo Resigns appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
CYBERJul 27Apple leak in India, China eyes Indonesia for mineral access: 5 weekend reads you missedWe have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. After Apple leak, has India lost ground in its supply chain race with China? In the wake of a cyberattack on a local Apple partner, insiders say India has a long way to go before challenging China as a manufacturer. 2. China wants unique access to minerals with Indonesia offer, analyst says China...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 27Indonesia central bank governor Warjiyo steps down in surprise exitBank Indonesia Governor Perry Warjiyo has stepped down from his role, Indonesia’s State Secretariat Minister Prasetyo Hadi said on Monday, a surprise move analysts said could rattle investors worried about the central bank’s independence and ‌the country’s fiscal management. President Prabowo Subianto has accepted Warjiyo’s resignation, the minister said ahead of the opening of financial markets in Jakarta. Destry Damayanti, a senior deputy governor at BI, has been appointed as interim governor....South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 27Why Indonesia needs legal trust, not tax cuts, to build a finance hubTax breaks used to be enough. Not any more. Analysts say a new generation of investors is prioritising legal certainty and regulatory stability over incentives – and Asia’s most successful international financial centres will be those that successfully secure trust. All of which carries repercussions for Indonesia’s plans to build its first international finance centre, after lawmakers passed a law on Tuesday giving the project the green light. Enforceable contracts, predictable regulation and...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 26Indonesia eyes wellness tourism to boost global competitivenessIndonesia is focusing on wellness tourism as a strategy to enhance its global competitiveness. This initiative aims to boost the country's economic standing through a specific sector.en.antaranews.com · Indonesia
BUSINESSJul 26Indonesia’s plan for a Singapore rival starts to take shapeIndonesia wants to build a financial centre to rival Singapore, Hong Kong or Dubai, but analysts say the real work of persuading global investors has barely begun. Parliament’s passage of the enabling legislation on Tuesday laid the legal foundation for the hub, marking a milestone in President Prabowo Subianto’s push to attract more foreign capital into Southeast Asia’s largest economy and lift growth towards 8 per cent by the end of his term in 2029. Yet observers caution that the centre,...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 25Punjab Police bring back fugitive gangster from Indonesia after 6-month manhuntPunjab Police remains committed to dismantling organised crime networks and ensuring that fugitives hiding anywhere in the world are brought to justice, Police DGP Gaurav Yadav saidThe Hindu
BUSINESSJul 25Indonesia’s Bali financial hub ‘a matter of survival’: economic tsarBali has “aura” and political titan Luhut Pandjaitan wants to channel it to transform Indonesia’s famed resort island into an international financial centre. But President Prabowo Subianto’s special adviser and economic tsar is not relying on subtle nods to Gen Z slang to sell paradise. Instead, he conjures up a striking image to make his case. A friend recently sent him a photograph of kamikaze drones lighting up the skies over Abu Dhabi, accompanied by a plea: help us get out. Indonesia,...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 24Muslims protest construction of church building in IndonesiaMuslims in Indonesia are protesting the construction of a church building. This indicates local religious and social tensions.christiandaily.com · United States
POLITICSJul 24Indonesia urges focus on jobs , mental health for youth at UNIndonesia is urging the United Nations to focus on creating jobs and improving mental health for youth. This shows an international effort to address critical social issues affecting young people globally.en.antaranews.com · Indonesia
DISASTERJul 24Tornado rips roofing from Indonesian construction site, sends workers fleeingA tornado tore through an industrial site in Batam, Indonesia, ripping roofing from workshop facilities and sending helmeted workers running for cover as weather officials warned that unstable conditions could trigger further sudden storms. The short-lived wind vortex, described locally as a puting beliung, struck VME Process in Tanjung Sengkuang, Batu Ampar, at about 10am on Wednesday, damaging workers’ shelters and scattering construction materials across the site, according to Indonesian...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 24Indonesia must not lag in global AI supply chain : Nezar PatriaAn Indonesian official stated the country should actively participate in the global AI supply chain, emphasizing the importance of AI development for the nation.en.antaranews.com · Indonesia
WORLDJul 23Indonesian babies were trafficked to Singapore. What happens to them now?BBC World
POLITICSJul 23Indonesia’s AI copyright push opens new front in war over digital contentIndonesia’s push to rewrite its copyright law for the age of artificial intelligence has opened a new front in the battle between news publishers seeking compensation for their work and technology companies warning against overreach. At stake is who gets paid when AI systems and digital platforms use news, images, software and other copyrighted works – and how much human involvement is needed before AI-assisted output qualifies for legal protection. Last week, the House of Representatives said...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 23Philippines plugs into Indonesian power link to shockproof energy supplyThe Philippines’ push to establish a cross-border grid with Indonesia highlights the growing urgency of securing energy supplies amid soaring electricity costs, marking another step towards a long-delayed regional power network. Analysts hail the move as crucial for addressing domestic energy woes and unlocking mutual interests between neighbours, though they also point to geographical and supply-chain challenges. Manila’s Department of Energy said last month that efforts were under way to...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 22How China and Indonesia can build a truly sturdy partnershipIn April 1955, amid the Cold War, 304 representatives across 29 Asian and African nations convened in Bandung, Indonesia, to discuss the principles of a more complex future world order. Among them were India, China and host Indonesia. While India would go on to champion the non-aligned movement at the 1961 Belgrade Conference, Mao Zedong’s China and Sukarno’s Indonesia were more sceptical of the colonial, Western order. Then the more US-sympathetic Suharto seized power in Indonesia in 1966....South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 22Indonesia steps up market reforms to avert MSCI downgradeWhen global index provider MSCI warned in January that Indonesia risked being demoted from emerging to frontier market status, it unleashed a wave of volatility, sell-offs and wild trading swings. Six months on, Jakarta’s investment chief argues the real story is not about whether the country can earn investors’ trust. “For Indonesia, this is not about short-term market status,” Investment Minister Rosan Roeslani told This Week in Asia in written replies to questions. “It is about building a...South China Morning Post
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