Indonesian President Joko Widodo defended his flagship job creation law on Friday (October 9) after violent protests erupted earlier this week opposing the legislation, which demonstrators say undermines labour protections.

Indonesia president defends new jobs law, says protests fueled by disinformation

Indonesian President Joko Widodo said on Monday two Indonesians had tested positive for coronavirus after being in contact with an infected Japanese national, marking the first confirmed cases in the world's fourth most populous country.

Indonesian President Widodo confirms first cases of coronavirus

Indonesia needs to sign a new renewable energy contract in the next three years to counter its massive demographic shift, according to a report in 'Indonesia Clean Energy Outlook'.

To combat Asia's energy battle, Indonesia needs to sign new renewable energy contract: Report

Tens of thousands of Indonesians were still unable to return to their waterlogged homes Saturday after flooding hit the Jakarta capital region, killing at least 53 people, authorities said.

Indonesia Floods: Thousands take refuge in shelters, death toll climbs to 53

Indonesia will carry out cloud seeding on Friday in a bid to prevent further rainfall over the capital Jakarta, after deadly flash floods and landslides following some of the heaviest rains ever recorded.

Indonesia Floods: 'Cloud Seeding' to halt rain, floods death toll rises to 43

President Joko Widodo warned on Thursday that there would be no going back on his policy to curb exports of nickel ore and other minerals, and Indonesia would defend itself against a complaint lodged with the World Trade Organisation by the European Union.

Indonesia president defends nickel export curbs after European Union complaint at World Trade Organisation

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had bilateral talks with President of Indonesia Joko Widodo today that is the second day of PM Modi's 3-day Visit of Thailand. Watch this video to find out more in details.

India-ASEAN Summit: PM Modi had bilateral talks with President of Indonesia Joko Widodo

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Joko Widodo discussed the threats of extremism and terrorism during a bilateral meeting in Bangkok on Sunday on the sidelines of ASEAN summit.

PM Modi meets Indonesian President Joko Widodo; discusses terrorism, extremism

Indonesian President Joko Widodo unveiled his cabinet for a second term on Wednesday, retaining former World Bank economist Sri Mulyani Indrawati as finance minister and tapping the leader of the opposition as he seeks to push through reforms.

Indonesia cabinet unveiled, includes president's main rival

Indonesia's Joko Widodo is set to announce a new cabinet Wednesday in a line-up that could include his election arch-rival, a multi-billion-dollar startup co-founder and the former owner of Inter Milan.

Indonesia's Jokowi set to announce new cabinet

Indonesian President Joko Widodo said on Monday he wanted "innovative" ministers in his cabinet for a second term, as the co-founder of tech startup Gojek said he would join and a former chairman of Inter Milan soccer club was tipped for a post.

Indonesia president targets 'innovative' cabinet, taps Gojek CEO

Indonesia's President Joko Widodo will kick off a fresh term Sunday, facing a wave of crises and with Jakarta under heavy security days after Islamist militants tried to assassinate his top security minister.

Indonesia's Jokowi kicks off fresh term after wave of crises

Indonesian President Joko Widodo said on Friday he had ordered tighter security for state officials a day after a suspected Islamist militant stabbed the chief security minister as he was greeting crowds in a provincial town.

Indonesian President tightens security for ministers after attack

Indonesian President Joko Widodo's decision to delay a planned vote in parliament on a new penal code that would criminalise sex outside marriage and gay sex was met by relief from some but sparked criticism from conservative Muslims who back the new bill.

Delay in bill criminalising sex outside marriage divides Indonesians

Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Friday called for a delay in passing a new law that would outlaw gay and pre-marital sex after the controversial plan sparked a public outcry.

Indonesia president delays law criminalising sex outside of marriage

Indonesia will move its capital to the eastern edge of jungle-clad Borneo island, President Joko Widodo said Monday, as the country shifts its political heart away from congested and sinking megalopolis Jakarta.

Indonesia picks Borneo island for new capital

Indonesians leapt in with suggestions of a name for their future capital on Tuesday after the long-awaited announcement of the new city's location gave no clue what it would be called.

How about Jokograd? Indonesians suggest names for new capital

Indonesia has cut off internet access in eastern Papua to prevent provocative posts online from fuelling violence after protesters torched buildings, a market and a prison over the mistreatment of students and perceived ethnic discrimination.

Indonesia blocks internet in Papua to help curb violent protests

Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Monday sought to ease tension after violent protests in several cities in Papua in response to claims of racist abuse and physical mistreatment of students from the country's easternmost region.

Indonesia president urges calm after violent protests in Papua cities

Police regain control in Indonesia's Papua region after protests

Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Friday (August 16) formally proposed to parliament a plan to move the country's capital from Jakarta, on the crowded island of Java, to Kalimantan on the island of Borneo.

WION Dispatch: Indonesia president formally proposes relocating capital to Borneo

Environmental groups sued the Indonesian president and several government officials on Thursday over worsening air quality in the capital, Jakarta, one of the world's most congested cities.

Indonesian president sued over congested capital's air pollution

India and Indonesia on Saturday set an ambitious $50 billion target for bilateral trade over the next six years as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Joko Widodo discussed ways to deepen cooperation in a number of key areas including economy, defence and maritime security.

India, Indonesia set $50 billion trade target by 2025

G20 Summit: Trump says open to 'historic' trade deal with China US President Donald Trump said Saturday he was ready for a "historic" deal with China as he kicked off a hotly awaited meeting with China's Xi Jinping, with the world watching to see if they can strike a deal over their long-running trade war.

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