Day: January 29, 2023

Pressure Mounts on ASEAN Chair Indonesia to Act on Myanmar

PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA — As Indonesia assumes the rotating chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations for 2023, pressure is mounting on Jakarta to formalize an appropriate response to member Myanmar’s military – the Tatmadaw – which seized power…

Minister assures continued oversight of high-speed railway project

Transportation Minister Budi Karya Sumadi reiterated the government’s determination to continue overseeing the Jakarta-Bandung High-speed Railway (KCJB) project to its completion.”Mr Luhut (Coordinating Minister for Maritime and Investment Affairs Luhu…

President Jokowi kicks off Indonesia’s 2023 ASEAN Chairmanship

President Joko Widodo officially kicked off Indonesia’s 2023 ASEAN Chairmanship at the launching event in Hotel Indonesia Roundabout here, Sunday.Arriving at the roundabout with a bicycle, the president accompanied by Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi, St…

Tourism Minister to help promoting hidden gems in regions

Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga Uno said the ministry would help promoting the hidden gem tourist attractions in regions.”I ask the governors, mayors, and district heads to inform (me) about hidden gems, tourism attractions that we do…

Jakarta ready to support Indonesia’s 2023 ASEAN Chairmanship

The Jakarta provincial government is ready to support Indonesia’s ASEAN Chairmanship this year and take concrete measures to materialise the support, acting governor Heru Budi Hartono affirmed.”Jakarta is ready to support and ensure the success of this…