Tag

Joko Widodo

Page 8 of 26
Indonesia’s Jokowi Admits to Serious Past Human Rights Abuses

Indonesia’s Jokowi Admits to Serious Past Human Rights Abuses

By Sebastian Strangio
The leader acknowledged 12 episodes of gross human rights violations that occurred between the 1960s and the early 2000s.
Malaysia’s Anwar Winds Up First Overseas Visit as Prime Minister

Malaysia’s Anwar Winds Up First Overseas Visit as Prime Minister

By Sebastian Strangio
The leader's two-day state visit to Indonesia was shot through with personal and political resonances.

Indonesia to Appeal WTO Ruling on Nickel Export Ban

Indonesia to Appeal WTO Ruling on Nickel Export Ban

By Sebastian Strangio
“If we are scared of being sued, and we step back, we will not be a developed country," said Indonesia's President Joko Widodo.

Jokowi Says Indonesia Will Bid to Host 2036 Olympics in New Capital

Jokowi Says Indonesia Will Bid to Host 2036 Olympics in New Capital

By Sebastian Strangio
Like the new capital project, the bid reflects the Indonesian leader's ambition to leave a lasting impression on his country.

Indonesia Signs Deals to Accelerate Clean Energy Transition

Indonesia Signs Deals to Accelerate Clean Energy Transition

By Niniek Karmini and Sibi Arasu
The agreements were an important step for the country, a major exporter of coal that has abundant green energy potential.
Ukraine War, US-China Tensions Set to Predominate at G-20 Summit

Ukraine War, US-China Tensions Set to Predominate at G-20 Summit

By Sebastian Strangio
Despite President Putin's absence, the November 15-16 summit will be marked by growing political and strategic divisions.

Indonesia’s Reluctant Statesman

Indonesia’s Reluctant Statesman

By Sribala Subramanian
Europe’s bloodshed and fossil fuel politics are not Joko Widodo’s cup of tea.
Indonesia’s Jokowi Pledges to Improve Stadium Safety After Stampede

Indonesia’s Jokowi Pledges to Improve Stadium Safety After Stampede

By Sebastian Strangio
The world soccer governing body has pledged to help Jakarta improve safety and infrastructure in the run-up to next year's Under-20 FIFA World Cup.

Indonesia Gears Up to Start its First High-Speed Rail Line

Indonesia Gears Up to Start its First High-Speed Rail Line

By Dita Alangkara
The project is part of a planned 750-kilometer line that would cut across four provinces on the main island of Java.

Indonesia Launches First Home-Grown COVID-19 Vaccine

Indonesia Launches First Home-Grown COVID-19 Vaccine

By Sebastian Strangio
The head of the state-owned firm Bio Farma says that the development of IndoVac will "help reduce the nation's dependency on imported vaccines."

Protests Erupt in Indonesia Over Fuel Price Rises

Protests Erupt in Indonesia Over Fuel Price Rises

By Sebastian Strangio
Student groups and labor unions have pledged to step up demonstrations against the government's reduction of a fuel subsidy.
The Importance of Robust Philippines-Indonesia Security Relations

The Importance of Robust Philippines-Indonesia Security Relations

By Chester Cabalza
As archipelagic nations facing a similar array of threats, there are ample reasons for the two nations to establish closer security ties.

Page 8 of 26