The Malacca Strait: World’s Largest Oil Transit Chokepoint Under Renewed Scrutiny As tensions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to disrupt global energy flows, attention has turned to the Malacca …
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Indonesia Shuts Down Malacca Strait Toll Talk, Distancing From Hormuz Indonesia has firmly rejected any plans to impose tolls on vessels transiting the Malacca Strait, with Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi …
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UN Indonesian Peacekeeper Dies After Lebanon Attack – Condolences and Repatriation Efforts Underway
Indonesian Peacekeeper Dies from Wounds Sustained in Lebanon Attack An Indonesian peacekeeper serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has died from wounds sustained in an attack …
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Businesses Adapt as Indonesia Pushes De-Dollarization Indonesia is accelerating efforts to reduce reliance on the US dollar in cross-border trade, prompting businesses across Southeast Asia to adjust payment strategies and …
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August 2025 Indonesian Protests: Causes, Events, and Impact In late August 2025, Indonesia experienced a wave of nationwide protests driven by public anger over economic hardship and perceived government extravagance. …
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Indonesia Considers Ship Tax in Malacca Strait Amid Regional Debate on Maritime Levies and Free Passage
Indonesia’s Finance Minister Floats Strait of Malacca Toll Idea Before Backtracking Indonesia’s finance minister suggested imposing a levy on ships passing through the Strait of Malacca before quickly walking back …
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Japan Earthquake Sparks Bali Concerns Over Megathrust, Tsunami Risk, and Nuclear Safety – No Casualties Reported
Why Japan’s Earthquake Has Bali on Edge Over Magnitude 9 ‘Megathrust’ Risk Following a 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Japan on Monday, April 21, 2026, officials in Bali have renewed warnings …
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Indonesia’s Rail Expansion Beyond Java Requires Massive Investment Indonesia is undertaking a significant effort to extend its railway network beyond Java, focusing on Sumatra, Kalimantan, and Sulawesi. This initiative aims …
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Albanese Praises Indonesia as Urea Exports Begin, Discusses 250,000-Ton Deal with Prabowo, and Secures Government Support for Fertilizer Imports Amid Supply Shifts
Albanese Praises Indonesia as Urea Exports Begin Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has welcomed Indonesia’s decision to begin exporting urea fertilizer to Australia, marking a significant step in bilateral cooperation …
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Indonesia-US Defense Partnership Announced Amid Prabowo’s Moscow Visit The United States and Indonesia have announced a new defense partnership focused on maintaining peace and stability in Asia, coinciding with Indonesian …