INDONESIA’S sprawling nickel industry is creaking under the weight of its own success, as a production surge drags down prices and a shortage of ore forces even the country’s own smelters to curb output.

THE Indonesian government’s plan to regulate the price of coal exports is facing pushback from its largest customer, as firms in China baulk at paying higher costs as other suppliers lower their rates.

As this year marks the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Indonesia, Indonesian Ambassador to China Djauhari Oratmangun expressed Jakarta's commitment to strengthening its enduring partnership with Beijing, signaling a future filled with even greater promise for the bilateral relationship.

China’s military buildup in the southern portion of the first island chain poses a serious threat to Taiwan’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply, a defense analyst warned.

It had a meteoric rise to become the most downloaded shopping app worldwide in 2024, but Temu's expansion plans hit roadblocks in some South-East Asian countries.

One of the biggest nickel smelters in Indonesia has slashed production and is close to shutting down completely, just months after the collapse of its Chinese parent company.

This trend not only strains China-Indonesia relations but also fuels local anti-China sentiment, highlighting the urgent need for stronger enforcement and bilateral cooperation to address transnational crime.

Since 2013, when China launched its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), interest in the measure has been sharply divided. Proponents in Beijing and across the Global South view the BRI as a transformation

Indonesia has a strong diplomatic foundation to mitigate any global challenges posed by tensions between China and the United States, according to former

Indonesia is one of the founding members of ASEAN and long served as its de facto leader, playing a crucial role in mediating regional crises. Analysts warned that its leadership in the group on the South China Sea issue would wane if it stopped championing international legal norms.

Three major powers have submitted proposals on developing a nuclear power plant in the country, according to Kadin’s energy and mineral resources deputy.