Indonesia becomes a full member of BRICS, boosting Global South unity and economic cooperation

The world’s fourth most populous country and Southeast Asia’s largest economy, Indonesia, joined BRICS as a full member. The development was announced by Brazil which holds the presidency of the multilateral organization for 2025 on Monday, January 6. The …

Brazil Says Indonesia Will Join BRICS

Last Updated:January 07, 2025, 23:31 IST Brazil is the bloc’s current president and Indonesia on several occasions expressed its desire to join the group. A view shows a banner with the logo of the annual BRICS summit next to the Kazan Kremlin in Kazan, …

Cambodia and Indonesia boost ties across sectors

Prak Sokhonn (R), Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, meets with Santo Darmosumarto, Ambassador of Indonesia to Cambodia, at the Ministry’s office. Ministry of Foreign Affairs Prak Sokhonn, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of …

Indonesia to import wheat to substitute for corn in animal feed

Indonesia’s US$4 billion free meal scheme: feeding dreams or fuelling debt?

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has launched his flagship US$4.4 billion free-meal programme to combat child malnutrition and boost economic growth, but analysts warn its ambitious scope could strain state finances and logistics. Officially kicked …

Indonesia and Japan agree to resume stalled talks on transfer of defense equipment

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia’s government said it agreed with Japan on Tuesday to resume talks on the joint development of naval vessels that have stalled in recent years. Visiting Japanese Defense Minister Gen. Nakatani discussed ways to deepen a …

Indonesia joins BRICS as full member, Brasilia confirms

Tuesday, January 7th 2025 - 10:13 UTC Brazil took over the bloc's rotating presidency on Jan. 1. Brazil's government confirmed Monday that Indonesia had joined the BRICS bloc as a full member, making it the first country to do so this year, Agencia …

Indonesia: A magnitude-5.0 offshore earthquake occurs in Flores Sea at around 01:52 Jan. 8

Authorities are responding to a brush fire on the 8400 block of West Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood, California, Jan. 7. Firefighters reportedly halted the blaze's forward progress less than an hour after it was first reported shortly after 10:00. …

Indonesia Vows Active Participation in BRICS as Brazil Announces Membership

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesia welcomes Brazil's announcement as the Chair of BRICS in 2025 regarding Indonesia's membership in the bloc. This milestone reflects Indonesia's growing active role in global affairs, as well as its commitment to …

Indonesia joins Brics bloc

(UPDATE) JAKARTA — Indonesia welcomed on Tuesday Brazil's announcement that it had become a full member of Brics, a bloc of developing economies increasingly seen as a counterweight to the West. The Brazilian foreign ministry said in a statement on …