Indonesia and Russia signed a joint study agreement for Pupuk Indonesia to invest in a urea fertilizer plant in Vladivostok, while exploring shipbuilding cooperation and ratifying a free trade agreement to strengthen bilateral trade and industrial resilience.
Indonesian President Prabowo positioned Indonesia as a gateway for EAEU member states to access ASEAN markets at the Eastern Economic Forum, highlighting the I-EAEU Free Trade Agreement covering 90 percent of traded goods and urging ratification to facilitate regional economic cooperation and prosperity.
President Prabowo announced Indonesia's free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union, granting Indonesian producers access to five markets while opening Indonesia's 290 million consumers to Eurasian businesses, with the deal covering over 90 percent of traded goods and targeting doubled Indonesia-Russia trade by early 2027.
Indonesian President Prabowo will meet Russian President Putin in Vladivostok on September 3, 2026, marking their fifth summit in two years, with discussions expected to advance bilateral agreements across strategic sectors.
Indonesia launches a new commodity exchange to control palm oil, nickel, and coal pricing and exports, challenging Malaysia's market dominance, though analysts doubt the move will shift international trading practices away from established benchmarks.
Indonesia's President Prabowo plans to launch a Mineral and Commodities Exchange in early 2027, aiming to establish an "Indonesia Reference Price" for strategic commodities like nickel and palm oil, shifting global price-setting power from foreign exchanges to domestic producers.
Prabowo says DSI identified $5 billion in potential state revenue from monitored export transactions.
President Prabowo directed Indonesia's research agency BRIN to advance energy sovereignty through biodiesel and bioethanol research, aerospace development, and nuclear technology innovation, potentially saving Rp26 trillion annually in energy subsidies while strengthening national self-reliance.
Indonesia and Thailand launched new direct flight routes between Jakarta-Bangkok and Denpasar-Phuket, supported by a tourism authority memorandum, to strengthen bilateral ties and boost tourism across wellness, cruise, and MICE sectors.
Indonesian President Prabowo and Thai Prime Minister Anutin launched a 2026-2030 strategic partnership roadmap during their Jakarta meeting, emphasizing that bilateral cooperation must deliver tangible public benefits across security, economic, and cultural sectors amid regional geopolitical shifts.
President Prabowo and Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul adopted the Indonesia-Thailand Strategic Partnership Roadmap 2026-2030, welcomed private investment in tourism and waste processing, and signed education cooperation agreements to strengthen bilateral ties.
Japan invested US$1.9 billion in Indonesia during the first half of 2026, becoming the fourth-largest foreign investor and accounting for 6.2 percent of total FDI, reflecting strengthened bilateral economic ties and growing investor confidence.
Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono urged ASEAN Plus Three to innovate and adapt to remain relevant, highlighting successful food security cooperation and a 240 billion dollar regional financial safety net while addressing regional supply chain disruptions.
Indonesia achieved self-sufficiency in eight food commodities including rice, corn, and eggs, reaching record rice reserves while boosting farmer purchasing power, positioning the nation against global food crises through combined agricultural and energy sector strengthening.
President Prabowo launched the Abadi Masela LNG project groundbreaking ceremony, positioning it as a catalyst for eastern Indonesia's development after three decades of waiting, with 9.5 million tons annual capacity strengthening national energy security and fiscal resources.
President Prabowo Subianto launched Indonesia's Abadi Masela LNG project, committing to mutually beneficial international partnerships while emphasizing Indonesia's matured status and dedication to national interests through energy self-sufficiency and respect-based cooperation.
President Prabowo launched the 20.9 billion dollar Abadi Masela LNG project, which will produce 9.5 million tons annually, supporting Indonesia's industrial transformation and funding healthcare, education, and infrastructure development.
Indonesian President Prabowo urged EAEU members to ratify their free trade agreement, which eliminates duties on over 90 percent of traded goods and opens five markets to Indonesian producers serving 290 million consumers.
Indonesia's President Prabowo invited Russian companies to invest in 138 new energy blocks, offering collaboration opportunities in LNG refineries, storage terminals, fertilizer production, and mineral processing through joint ventures and technology partnerships.
Indonesian President Prabowo urged Danantara and Russia's sovereign wealth fund to advance from identifying investment opportunities to financing viable projects, emphasizing measurable targets and clear implementation milestones for strengthened bilateral economic cooperation.
Indonesia eased forex deposit rules for qualifying mining exporters, allowing 64 companies to deposit 30 percent of export proceeds for three months instead of 100 percent for 12 months, strengthening macroeconomic stability while supporting downstream investment and exports.
Indonesian President Prabowo hosted Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to deepen bilateral ties following strategic dialogues, pledging comprehensive cooperation in politics, economics, technology, and defense while remaining open to Chinese investment.
President Prabowo announced Indonesia's new international financial center, launching in Jakarta with Bali expansion planned, offering banking, fintech, and investment services under international standards to attract global capital and talent.
Indonesian President Prabowo ordered state utility PLN to cease diesel power generation, targeting 13 gigawatts reduction while pursuing energy independence through 100 gigawatts of solar capacity installation over four years to eliminate the nation's annual 28-30 billion dollar fuel import burden.
Indonesia's government and central bank strengthened policy coordination to navigate global economic challenges, with the BI Rate held at 5.75 percent to support currency stability and inflation control amid geopolitical tensions and slowing worldwide growth.
Indonesia and Thailand adopted a 2026-2030 strategic partnership roadmap during bilateral talks in Jakarta, establishing a framework for strengthened cooperation across multiple sectors including education and tourism development.
Indonesian President Prabowo urged Thailand's Prime Minister Charnvirakul to increase bilateral meetings and coordination, proposing expanded defense, economic, and people-to-people cooperation during Thailand's first official visit to Indonesia in fifteen years.
Thai Prime Minister Charnvirakul visited Jakarta for his first official trip since taking office, meeting President Prabowo to launch the 2026-2030 Indonesia-Thailand Strategic Partnership Roadmap, marking the first Thai PM visit to Indonesia in 15 years and focusing on security, trade, and ASEAN cooperation.
Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund INA scored 92 percent in governance rankings, placing second in Asia behind Singapore, demonstrating improved institutional credibility that strengthens investor confidence in the country's economy amid global uncertainty.
Indonesia's president directed universities to support B50 biodiesel and ethanol research to strengthen energy security amid global volatility and Middle East conflict concerns, with the B50 mandate effective July 2026.
President Prabowo announced that Indonesia's DSI agency managed US$10.5 billion in forex within six weeks by combating decades-old illegal export practices like under-invoicing, which previously caused state losses exceeding 50 percent per transaction.
Indonesia's government launched the Abadi Masela LNG project, expecting $37.8 billion in direct state revenue and $6.43 billion in indirect taxes while creating 12,000 construction jobs and 800-1,000 operational positions to boost eastern Indonesia's economy.
President Prabowo officiates the groundbreaking for Indonesia's $20.9 billion Abadi Masela LNG project, positioning it as a cornerstone for transforming the nation into a modern industrial economy while funding public services and benefiting local communities.
Indonesian President Prabowo inaugurated the Abadi Masela LNG project via video conference, pledging to visit Maluku later while emphasizing the strategic initiative's importance for national development and economic growth over three decades in the making.
Indonesian President Prabowo returned home after attending Russia's 11th Eastern Economic Forum, where he met Putin, delivered a keynote speech, and emphasized strengthening economic and connectivity cooperation between Indonesia and the Eurasian Economic Union.
Indonesian President Prabowo proposed direct shipping and air links between Indonesia and Russia at the Eastern Economic Forum, emphasizing predictable schedules, transparent costs, and reliable logistics to strengthen bilateral trade under the upcoming Indonesia-EAEU Free Trade Agreement.
Indonesian President Prabowo addressed the Eastern Economic Forum in Russia, calling for multiple global financial systems to prevent trade disruption amid geopolitical fragmentation, while inviting Russian companies to invest and collaborate in Indonesia's industries.
Indonesian President Prabowo aims to eliminate oil and LPG imports within three years by constructing 100 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity alongside increased domestic oil and gas production, achieving national energy independence and sovereignty.
Indonesian President Prabowo announced plans to begin construction of a 500-kilometer sea wall along Java's north coast, a 15-20 year project costing approximately $80 billion, designed to protect tens of millions of residents from land subsidence and rising sea levels while generating economic growth.
Indonesia's government, led by Prabowo, received an AAA rating from China Lianhe Rating for its 7 billion yuan Panda Bond issuance, demonstrating solid economic fundamentals, effective policies, external resilience, and controlled inflation in the country's first yuan-denominated bond offering.
Climate campaigners urged governments to implement windfall taxes on fossil fuel companies, which earned $93 billion in profits, to combat El Niño-driven droughts threatening 50 million people with acute hunger across multiple continents.
Indonesian President Prabowo stated that Indonesia and Thailand's bilateral relationship, strengthened through their strategic partnership and status as ASEAN founding members, significantly influences Southeast Asian development and regional stability.
Indonesian President Prabowo offered condolences to Thailand's royal family following Princess Bajrakitiyabha's death in June 2026 at age 47, while the nations formalized their strategic partnership roadmap through 2030 during Thailand's prime minister's first official state visit.
Indonesia and Thailand established a Joint Trade Commission to facilitate business opportunities and resolve trade barriers, targeting twenty billion dollars in bilateral trade by 2030 through their Strategic Partnership Roadmap while expanding cooperation in investment, agriculture, and energy sectors.
Indonesia's government promotes all automotive technologies, including electric vehicles, hybrids, and efficient combustion engines, to reduce emissions and strengthen energy security while developing domestic manufacturing capacity to capture economic benefits from technological transitions.
Indonesian official Nezar Patria warns Indonesia must integrate into global AI supply chains by developing semiconductors and critical minerals, shifting from application development to infrastructure control to avoid falling behind in the digital economy.
China and Indonesia, led by Presidents Xi and Prabowo, are deepening their strategic partnership across five pillars including economics and security, with bilateral trade reaching $167.49 billion in 2025 and China remaining Indonesia's largest trading partner for the thirteenth consecutive year.
Indonesia will halt diesel imports by July 2026 after successfully producing B50, a fifty-percent palm-oil biodiesel blend, redirecting fuel expenditures to domestic agricultural sectors and strengthening energy security through biofuel expansion.
President Prabowo virtually inaugurated Indonesia's 20.9 billion dollar Abadi Masela LNG project, a joint venture with Japan and Malaysia designed to produce 9.5 million metric tons of liquefied natural gas annually while advancing the nation's energy security and carbon capture integration goals.
President Prabowo inaugurated Indonesia's Abadi Masela LNG project, a nearly 20.9 billion dollar development by Pertamina, INPEX, and Petronas targeting 9.5 million metric tons annual production to boost the nation's industrialization and energy security.