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Indonesian President Vows 'No Compromise' on South China Sea Claim

Nov 05, 2016 08:14 AM EDT

Ahead of his state-level visit to Australia, Indonesian President Joko Widodo has vowed that his country would not make any compromise on its territorial claims in the disputed South China Sea.

Jack Ma spoke at the opening ceremony of the 13th China-ASEAN Expo on Sunday

Alibaba Looks to Increase Investment in ASEAN

Rina S. |

Sep 12, 2016 12:10 PM EDT

E-commerce giant Alibaba is planning to boost its presence in member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Indonesia Committed to Resolve South China Sea Dispute: Indonesian President

Girish Shetti |

Aug 16, 2016 09:51 AM EDT

Indonesia is constantly pursuing to resolve territorial disputes in the disputed South China Sea, President Joko Widodo said during a state address on Tuesday ahead of Indonesia's 71st Independence Day.

In a Strong Message to China, Indonesian President Sails to Natuna Islands

Girish Shetti |

Jun 23, 2016 04:13 AM EDT

Indonesian President Joko Widodo visited the Natuna Islands on a naval warship on Thursday. The visit comes just few days after China stated that it has an "over-lapping claim" in the Natuna Islands.

Tayan Kasih bridge, Kalimantan, Indonesia.

Govt Opens China-Built Bridge in Indonesia

Iesha javed |

Mar 25, 2016 10:47 AM EDT

Indonesians witnessed the opening of the Tayan Kasih Bridge, built by the China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) on March 22, 2016. Stretching over 1.4 kilometers, the mammoth structure constitutes Kalimantan's longest bridge and the second-longest in Indonesia after the Suramadu Bridge in Surabaya, East Java.

Widodo Taps Regional Commodities to Attract Investors

Eana Maniebo |

May 18, 2015 05:30 AM EDT

Indonesian President Joko Widodo is firm on keeping the country's investment growth uninterrupted. A report from Indonesia's Statistics Bureau showed unstable numbers for Southeast Asia's biggest economy.

Bali Nine Convicts To Face Indonesian Firing Squad

LJ Ross |

Mar 05, 2015 09:25 PM EST

Two Australian drug smuggling convicts of the Bali Nine were taken away from their Bali prison cells on Wednesday and brought to the island of Nusakambangan where they will be executed through firing squad.

Widodo Tells Abbott To Keep Lines of Communication Open

Ren Benavidez |

Oct 21, 2014 07:37 AM EDT

Indonesian President Joko Widodo told Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott to keep the lines of communication open when the two met Monday night during Widodo's inauguration as Indonesia's seventh president after the country's declaration of independence.

Former Riverside Slum Dweller Takes Oath As Indonesia’s 7th President

Vittorio Hernandez |

Oct 20, 2014 02:21 AM EDT

Former Jakarta Governor Joko Widodo ushered in a new era in Indonesian politics on Monday, Oct. 20, when he took his oath as the Southeast Asian country's 7th president. He is seen widely as the symbol of fresh hopes for millions of Indonesians who seek reforms.

Widodo Wins Elections, Indonesia’s Highest Court Unanimously Decides

Des Cambaliza |

Aug 22, 2014 11:55 PM EDT

Indonesia's constitutional court ruling upheld presidential election results, which determined Joko Widodo as the winner, reports said. The court unanimously rejected presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto's appeals to investigate questionable polling centers.

Jokowi Celebrates Triumph, Prabowo Prepares His Challenge

Erika Villanueva |

Jul 24, 2014 01:27 AM EDT

Despite former general Prabowo Subianto’s threat to file an electoral challenge in Indonesia’s highest court, celebrations for Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s victory in the tight presidential race pursued on Wednesday.

Indonesia: Prabowo Quits before Official Polls Reveal New Prexy

Erika Villanueva |

Jul 22, 2014 08:10 AM EDT

Former general Prabowo Subianto withdrew from the Indonesian presidential race hours before the revealing of election result as the General Elections Commissions (KPU) ignore his plea to delay the announcement.