China's November engagement in the Indo-Pacific included ongoing territorial disputes in the South China Sea, uncertain investments in Cambodia, Myanmar’s civil war, relations with Indonesia, and

The US exit from the climate accord raises concerns about Indonesia's ability to achieve its net-zero emissions goals US President Donald Trump's decision to exit the Paris Climate Agreement has cast doubt over Washington's commitment to a key clean energy partnership with Indonesia,

As Jakarta deepens military and coastguard cooperation while rejecting Beijing's sweeping claims, can it maintain a precarious equilibrium? Indonesia is walking a fine line between bolstering ties with Beijing and preserving its long-standing non-aligned stance.

China is still recognized and valued as the most beneficial economic partner to the member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), according to the latest survey conducted by Jakarta-based think tanks.

The Indonesian government sees its relations with China as very close, based on a survey of the Indo-Pacific by the National Research and Innovation Agency

The potential US$450 million deal, alongside other defence collaborations, reflects Indonesia’s desire to diversify its partnerships and strengthen its maritime security.

Singapore maintains its position as the largest investor in Indonesia. In 2024, the total investment reached US$20.1 billion.

Indonesia, having worked with China to drive competitors out of the nickel industry market, is now working on a plan to cut production to boost the price.

The defence ministers of France and Indonesia agreed to enhance cooperation to ensure regional stability. The partnership includes technology exchange and military exercises amid rising tensions in the South China Sea.

China's top electric vehicle maker BYD aims to complete its $1 billion plant in Indonesia at the end of 2025, the head of its local unit said on Monday, underscoring the firm's ambition to dominate in the market where Japanese automakers are popular.

The much-anticipated announcement about Indonesia’s purchase of the BrahMos missile from India did not happen.

Tensions have prevailed over aggressive Chinese assertions in the waters. Beijing's claims overlap with exclusive economic zones of several countries in the region, including Indonesia.