Indonesia is set to ratify a maritime boundary deal with Vietnam, finalizing EEZ limits in the South China Sea, aiming to ease tensions, assert legal clarity, and reinforce its stance as a non-claimant in ongoing regional disputes.
Indonesia's parliament is expected to ratify a maritime boundary agreement with Vietnam next week, marking a significant step in defining the two nations' exclusive economic zones (EEZs) in the disputed South China Sea. The agreement, reached in 2022 after over ten years of negotiations, outlines the exact coordinates of their EEZs and still requires ratification from Vietnam's parliament.
Lawmaker Nico Siahaan said the formal approval process would begin Monday, with ratification expected shortly after. Indonesia hopes the agreement will reduce ongoing tensions caused by Vietnamese fishing activity in its waters.
International law expert Hikmahanto Juwana noted that the deal effectively disregards China’s expansive claims over most of the South China Sea. China continues to assert control over the area, including parts of other Southeast Asian nations' EEZs, despite a 2016 international tribunal ruling that rejected its claims, a ruling Beijing does not accept.
Indonesia’s deputy foreign minister, Arif Havas Oegroseno, emphasized that the agreement will offer legal clarity for activities such as patrolling and oil exploration. He added that, as a maritime nation surrounded by neighbors, Indonesia benefits from clearly defined sea boundaries.
While Indonesia signed a maritime cooperation deal with China last year, leading to speculation about a shift in its neutral stance, the Indonesian foreign ministry maintains that it remains a non-claimant state in the South China Sea with no overlapping territorial claims with China.
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.
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ) has signed an historic agreement to sell 48 units of the 5th generation indigenous fighter jet KAAN to Indonesia. The aircraft will be delivered during a 10-year period.
Türkiye will export 48 KAAN fighter jets to Indonesia under a major defense agreement announced by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday, marking the country’s biggest international arms deal to date.
Indonesia has revoked the mining licenses of four companies operating in the ecologically sensitive region of southwest Papua, responding to growing public pressure and environmental concerns.
After nearly a decade of talks, Indonesia and the European Union aim to finalize a free trade deal by the end of June.
Heightened military activity, shifting alliances, and ongoing regional disputes shape the backdrop as NATO leaders meet in The Hague for high-level discussions.
Tajikistan and Qatar are exploring ways to strengthen their bilateral relationship, focusing on expanding cooperation in economics, trade, and investment.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed Tehran’s willingness to resolve its disputes with the United States "based on international frameworks" during a phone conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Iran’s state news agency IRNA reported on Tuesday.
Uzbekistan and Russia have signed a new agreement to explore the construction of a large-capacity nuclear power plant, while also revising plans for a previously announced small modular nuclear power plant (SMR).
China has nearly doubled its naphtha import quotas for 2025, issuing a second batch of allocations to chemical companies as demand surges and cheaper alternatives like propane and ethane face supply disruptions, according to six trade sources.
Iran launched 18 ballistic missiles late Sunday targeting the U.S. military’s Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the largest American installation in the Middle East.
Iranian missiles struck multiple locations across Israel and neighbouring regions early Friday morning, including a Microsoft office complex, according to emergency responders and local media reports.
A high-speed tram derailment in central Gothenburg, Sweden, has left at least eight people injured late on Thursday (19 June), after the vehicle slammed into a snack bar on Avenyn Avenue.
China has unveiled a mosquito-sized bionic drone designed for covert military operations and battlefield reconnaissance, marking a major advance in micro-robotics and stealth technology as part of the country’s growing focus on next-generation warfare capabilities.
Wizz Air has suspended all flights to and from Tel Aviv, Israel, and its European services to Amman, Jordan, effective immediately until 15 September due to escalating situation in the Middle East. Also, the air carrier temporarily suspended its flights between Astana, Kazakhstan, and Abu Dhabi.
European metal producers are urging the EU to restrict scrap exports, warning that rising US demand driven by Trump’s 50% tariffs threatens Europe’s green transition and efforts to cut carbon emissions.
China announced on Tuesday that it will host a large-scale military parade in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square on September 3, marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. President Xi Jinping is scheduled to deliver a keynote speech during the commemorative events.
Heightened military activity, shifting alliances, and ongoing regional disputes shape the backdrop as NATO leaders meet in The Hague for high-level discussions.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed Tehran’s willingness to resolve its disputes with the United States "based on international frameworks" during a phone conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Iran’s state news agency IRNA reported on Tuesday.
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Heightened military activity, shifting alliances, and ongoing regional disputes shape the backdrop as NATO leaders meet in The Hague for high-level discussions.
Tajikistan and Qatar are exploring ways to strengthen their bilateral relationship, focusing on expanding cooperation in economics, trade, and investment.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed Tehran’s willingness to resolve its disputes with the United States "based on international frameworks" during a phone conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Iran’s state news agency IRNA reported on Tuesday.
Uzbekistan and Russia have signed a new agreement to explore the construction of a large-capacity nuclear power plant, while also revising plans for a previously announced small modular nuclear power plant (SMR).
China has nearly doubled its naphtha import quotas for 2025, issuing a second batch of allocations to chemical companies as demand surges and cheaper alternatives like propane and ethane face supply disruptions, according to six trade sources.
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