Joko Widodo

Vantage | How India, Indonesia are joining hands to counter China's aggression

Indonesia's commitment to deepening its cooperation with India must be seen within the context of its complex relationship with China

From candidates to hot topics: What you need to know about Indonesia's 2024 election

Indonesia officially entered election mode this week. Registration for candidates interested in running in the next presidential elections in February has opened. Here’s what to expect in the world's largest single-day poll

Indonesia court upholds minimum age for prez, shuts a door on Joko Widodo's son

The court was delivering rulings on a series of similar petitions on Monday, amid growing criticism of what sources say are efforts by outgoing President Joko Widodo to build a political dynasty and retain influence long after leaving office

Indonesia aims to modernise military amid budget constraints

The archipelago nation of 270 million people, Southeast Asia's biggest economy, is seeking to modernise its military but has lagged behind its regional peers in recent years

East Asia Summit avoids a fumble as big powers give it a miss

None of the three big powers — the US, Russia, China — were present at the East Asia Summit, denuding it of significance. But the absence of the leaders did not mean the absence of contradictions and controversy

New Delhi Leaders' Declaration truly a 'meaningful achievement', says Japanese PM Fumio Kishida

"Under the leadership of India as this year's chair, we were able to agree on the G20 Leaders' declaration which is a truly meaningful achievement... I look forward to working with other leaders to follow up on the outcomes delivered by the G7 and G20...," said Kishida

Explained: Why Indonesia is getting a five-day weekend

To encourage people to spend more money, Indonesia has declared a five-day weekend on the occasion of the Eid al-Adha festival next week. The Joko Widodo-led administration claimed that by extending leave, it hoped to encourage travel and tourism, which would help the economy grow

G20: Why India’s presidency will be inclusive, decisive and action-oriented

Accepting the G20 presidency, PM Modi declared that India will organise G-20 meetings in different cities and states of the country. Visitors to India will get full experience of its amazing diversity, inclusive traditions, and cultural richness

Explained: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s gifts to G20 leaders and their link to Gujarat and Himachal polls

At the G20 summit in Bali, Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted world leaders a range of artworks, representing India’s diversity. From the Kangra painting to Joe Biden to the Patan Patola scarf to Giorgia Meloni, the presents were also significantly from poll-bound Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh

How Indonesia's Joko Widodo is transforming into a global statesman

For the majority of Joko Widodo's eight years in office, his top priorities were domestic stability and economic growth. However, he is now seeking a larger role on the global stage, such as mediating peace talks in Ukraine and hosting the G20 summit