At 36,the Indonesian president’s son has been too young to run for the presidency or vice-presidency but can now contest next February’s election.
As Indonesians gear up to vote for a new president to succeed the outgoing Joko Widodo,age-old belief in spiritual forces persists.
When China’s neighbours didn’t embrace its notorious “made-in-China map”,Xi Jinping cancelled several upcoming summit appearances.
President Joko Widodo – said to be battling his own cough exacerbated by the conditions – wants urgent intervention.
Our reception for the Indonesian president this week deserved much greater fanfare. Australia is in danger of missing a precious opportunity to build its place in the region.
The Australian and Indonesian leaders regularly speak on the phone,sorting out problems before they morph into crises,but economic ties remain anaemic.
Australia has lithium. Indonesia has nickel. EV batteries need both. Could this be the evolution of a beautiful friendship?
President Joko Widodo has long argued the tough Australian rules for Indonesian travellers were unfair and holding back connections between the nations.
The Indonesian leader wants to join forces on producing electric vehicle batteries and hopes to seal a partnership as he meets Anthony Albanese in Sydney.
The Indonesian President invited us to join him on a tour of a traditional market in central Jakarta before he makes his first visit in three years to Australia next week.
Blindsided by the AUKUS subs deal,President Joko Widodo reveals how trust has been restored with Anthony Albanese in charge,but wants to take relations to the next level.