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President Prabowo Concludes Brief Visit to Beijing, Discusses Giant Sea Wall and Regional Security with Xi Jinping
Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto wrapped up a short yet substantive visit to Beijing, holding a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People on September 3, 2025. The warm, cordial discussion followed their joint attendance at the 80th anniversary celebration of China’s wartime resistance…
Prabowo Holds Special Meeting with Putin in Beijing to Discuss Increasing Investment
President Prabowo Subianto held a special meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing on September 3, 2025, during his brief diplomatic trip to attend the 80th Anniversary of China's Victory Day celebrations. The gathering, which occurred on the sidelines of the event that also featured high-profile leaders such as…
CPO Exports Soar 32.9%, Indonesia's Trade Balance Remains Strong
The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) recorded that Indonesia's export performance remained solid throughout the first seven months of 2025. Two leading commodities, namely crude palm oil (CPO) and its derivatives, and iron and steel, were the main drivers of non-oil and gas export growth amidst declining coal exports. BPS Deputy…
Indonesia Imports Most Non-Oil and Gas Commodities from China, Japan, and the US
Indonesia imported the most non-oil and gas (oil and gas) from China, Japan, and the United States (US) from January to July 2025. As is known, non-oil and gas imports during this period reached USD 118.13 billion, representing a 6.97% year-on-year (YoY) increase from USD 110.44 billion in the same…
