Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Saturday cancelled a planned visit to China as nationwide protests spread beyond Jakarta, with several regional parliament buildings set on fire.
Three people were killed and five injured in Indonesia after protesters set fire to a regional parliament building in Makassar. The violence escalated after a police armored vehicle struck and killed a ride-hailing driver in Jakarta, sparking nationwide unrest.
Demonstrations across Indonesia have intensified after the death of a delivery driver in Jakarta, alongside criticism of government policies on wages, taxation and lawmakers’ allowances.
Protesters in Jakarta again confronted police on 28 August, expressing outrage over lawmakers’ high salaries and perks. The unrest turned tragic when a motorcyclist was killed by a police vehicle, leading President Prabowo Subianto to call for calm and launch an investigation.
Police in Jakarta used tear gas and water cannons to disperse hundreds of demonstrators attempting to break into Indonesia’s parliament building on Monday. The protesters called for salary cuts for legislators, accusing them of excessive pay and perks for legislators.
More than half of Indonesia’s individual stock market investors are below the age of 30, the Financial Services Authority (OJK) announced Monday, underscoring a youth-driven surge in market participation.
Indonesia and Peru have signed a free trade agreement aimed at boosting bilateral trade, investment, and cooperation in several key sectors, including food, mining, and energy.
Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources announced on Thursday that the country’s coal production is likely to exceed 700 million tons this year, reinforcing its position as one of the world’s top coal producers.
An Indonesian garment factory supplying major U.S.-based clothing brands is looking to reduce its reliance on the American market, despite a new tariff deal lowering export duties to the United States.
Indonesia is redirecting shrimp exports to China after new U.S. tariffs of 19% froze orders from its top buyer, risking a 30% drop in sales and one million jobs. The $1.7 billion industry faces steep losses as exporters scramble to find alternative markets.
Afghanistan and Indonesia have agreed to deepen economic and trade cooperation, with Jakarta announcing plans to establish a new Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Kabul.
A landmark agreement has been signed for the export of 48 KAAN fighter jets – Türkiye’s indigenously developed National Combat Aircraft – to Indonesia.
Indonesia and the U.S. have sealed a sweeping trade agreement that slashes tariffs, lifts digital restrictions, and removes key export barriers, marking a major win for American exporters and automakers.
Hundreds were rescued after a ferry caught fire off Indonesia’s Sulawesi island.
Indonesia has reached a trade agreement with the United States that lowers proposed U.S. tariffs on Indonesian exports from 32% to 19%, following direct negotiations between Presidents Prabowo Subianto and Donald Trump. The deal, which includes major purchase commitments, is seen as a strategic win.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Sunday that a political agreement has been reached to move forward with the EU-Indonesia free trade deal.
Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupted again on Monday, spewing volcanic ash as high as 18 kilometres and covering nearby villages.
Indonesia’s police athletes won 22 gold, 9 silver, and 14 bronze medals at the 2025 World Police and Fire Games in Alabama, U.S.
Indonesia's Mount Dukono erupted again, sending a thick ash plume 1,100 meters into the sky, as volcanic activity intensifies across the region.
Indonesian rescue teams continue to search for 30 people missing after a ferry sank near Bali, with six confirmed dead and 29 rescued, amid difficult weather and sea conditions.
Indonesia is ready to pump $34 billion into U.S. energy and agriculture projects—plus a possible 75‑jet Garuda order—to head off steep tariffs.
A tragic ferry accident near Bali has left four dead and dozens missing, as rescue teams battle rough seas to locate survivors.
Indonesia has conducted the first passenger-carrying test flight of the EHang 216-S flying taxi, marking a milestone in the country's push towards future urban air mobility.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong have committed to strengthening bilateral cooperation in defense, green development, and industrial growth during a high-level meeting in Singapore.
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