Indonesia offers Russia role in Trans-Sumatera rail corridor
The offer also covers heavy-haul rail, high-speed trains, rolling stock manufacturing, and Metro Moskow guidance for MRT and LRT.
Republika, Antara News
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Kemenhub revises aviation rules ahead of ICAO audit
The government acknowledges the biggest hurdle is regulation, including the 2009 Aviation Law, which is seen as needing revision.
Antara News, Republika
Ex-minister Nadiem Makarim pleads not guilty in Chromebook case
What's new: The Gojek founder denied corruption charges tied to a government laptop procurement program watched closely by investors.
The Business Times (Singapore), The Straits Times
Pew survey: 67% in 36 countries view Israel negatively
Israel’s image worsened in 13 of 24 countries with trend data, while trust in Benjamin Netanyahu remains low in many places.
Republika, CNBC Indonesia
Indonesia, China explore rice research center in Salor, South Papua
They also are eyeing a farm vocational school and farm machinery facilities in Merauke to support local food production.
Purbaya heads to China and London to market Indonesia Panda Bond
The government is targeting a June 2026 launch, with coupons seen as cheaper than U.S. dollar-denominated debt.
Republika, CNBC Indonesia
In Paris, Prabowo and Macron discuss Palestine, partnership
On a state visit to Paris, Prabowo met Macron, backed a two-state solution for Palestine and explored deeper strategic cooperation.
Tempo, CNN Indonesia +1
Asian authorities move to defend currencies as dollar pressure mounts
Why it matters: The won and rupiah led regional losses as officials in South Korea, Indonesia, Japan, India and the Philippines stepped up defenses.
Bloomberg, The Business Times (Singapore)
Rupiah closes at Rp18.049 per dollar as RI stocks fall nearly 4%
DPR passed a revision expanding Bank Indonesia's mandate and oversight, stoking market concerns over central bank independence.
Antara News, CNBC Indonesia +1