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500 Development Banks Set for Bangkok Summit ASIATODAY.ID, BANGKOK — More than 500 public development banks and their stakeholders will gather in Bangkok from 31 March to 2 April 2027 for the sixth Finance in Common Summit (FiCS), bringing together a global network of development finance institutions managing around $23 trillion in assets. The summit, to be held at the United Nations […]

France, Indonesia Deepen Defense Ties Through Scorpène ASIATODAY.ID, SURABAYA — Indonesia and France are taking their defense partnership deeper into the industrial domain, with the construction of two Scorpène Evolved submarines bringing technology transfer, engineering capability and domestic defense manufacturing to the center of bilateral cooperation. French Minister for the Armed Forces and …

Indonesia Challenges Global Climate Action at UN Headquarters ASIATODAY.ID, NEW YORK — Indonesia has urged the international community to move beyond climate commitments and translate them into practical results, arguing that climate action must deliver tangible benefits for people as the window to keep global warming within 1.5°C continues to narrow. The message was delivered by Indonesia’s Envi…

Germany Links Indonesia’s Local Farming Innovations ASIATODAY.ID, EAST NUSA TENGGARA — Some of Indonesia’s most practical responses to agricultural and environmental challenges are emerging not from major research centres, but from farmers and communities developing solutions from the resources available around them. A Germany-supported knowledge exchange between communities in West Sumatra and E…

Indonesia Turns to South Korea as Growth Benchmark ASIATODAY.ID, JAKARTA — Indonesia is looking to South Korea’s economic transformation for lessons as the government seeks to accelerate investment, industrial development and productivity on its path toward becoming a high-income economy. Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara said Indonesia needs to significantly strengthen manufacturing and investmen…

Indonesia’s Nickel Reserves Estimated to Last Just 16 Years ASIATODAY.ID, PALU — Indonesia’s nickel reserves are estimated to have a remaining lifespan of just 16 years, down sharply from an estimated 86 years in 2020, underscoring the need for stronger resource management, mine rehabilitation and more sustainable mining practices. The figure was disclosed by Ari Hendarwanto, Coordinator for Mini…

Indonesia Seizes Argentina, Ecuador Shrimp ASIATODAY.ID, JAKARTA — Indonesia’s Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries has secured 1,048 tonnes of imported shrimp from Argentina, Ecuador and Canada in East Java as authorities investigate suspected violations involving the designated use and distribution of the products. The operation was carried out in Probolinggo, Pasuruan and Lamongan by the m…

How AI is Accelerating the Next Generation of Leaders AI is changing not only how people work, but how quickly the best people can develop. Experience still matters. But the way people build that experience is changing fast. AI is not lowering the bar for leadership. It is compressing the experience curve, giving ambitious, capable people access to knowledge and opportunities that used to […]

LAMEMBA Launches International Accreditation Scheme ASIATODAY.ID, JAKARTA – The Institute of Accreditation for Economics, Management, Business, and Accounting Programs (LAMEMBA) has officially launched the LAMEMBA International Accreditation (LIA), its first international accreditation scheme for schools and faculties in the fields of economics, management, business, and accounting. Held virtuall…

ASEAN–Pacific Alliance Expand Cooperation ASIATODAY.ID, NEW YORK — ASEAN and the Pacific Alliance are moving to deepen cooperation across trade, investment, digital transformation, smart cities, green and blue economies, tourism, education and people-to-people exchanges, strengthening links between Southeast Asia and Latin America across the Pacific. The latest push came at the 9th ASEAN–Pacific …