# bilateral

Anwar Says Malaysia Ready to Assist Indonesia in Tackling Wildfires

Anwar acknowledged Indonesia's efforts to contain the fires, including the deployment of personnel and aircraft to affected areas.
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Danantara to Form Joint Investment Fund with Egypt

Danantara has yet to issue a statement on this, but a joint statement showed it had been in talks with the Future of Egypt agency.
Business Oct 12, 2026 | 8:09 am

Indonesia Backs Egypt’s Nile Water Rights

Prabowo says Indonesia supports Egypt's efforts to secure its rights in the Nile, which supplies virtually all of its freshwater.
News Oct 11, 2026 | 5:46 pm

Prabowo, Egypt’s Sisi Talk Trade Pact for $5 Billion Commerce

Egypt's Sisi tells Prabowo that he wants to see annual trade to reach $5 billion by 2030 as Jakarta seeks tariff deals.
Business Oct 11, 2026 | 3:36 pm

Indonesia Briefs Malaysia on Wildfire Response as Haze Spreads Across Borders

Indonesia has deployed over 60,000 personnel and 48 aircraft to fight forest fires as worsening haze prompts talks with Malaysia.
News Oct 11, 2026 | 1:15 pm

Prabowo, Erdogan Talk Defense as Jakarta Awaits Fighter Jets

Indonesia has ordered 48 units of the KAAN fighter jets which remain under development.
News Sep 29, 2026 | 9:31 am

France Teaches Indonesia How to Refuel Rafale Jets Mid-Air

The Pégase 2026 lets Indonesian pilots get a close look at how their French counterparts refuel the Rafale jets mid-air.
News Sep 22, 2026 | 9:10 pm

‘No Pressure’: France Won’t Force Indonesia to Buy Its Warplanes

France says that Indonesia is a "sovereign country", meaning it is up to Indonesia to decide how it will beef up its airpower.
News Sep 22, 2026 | 4:50 pm

Malaysia to Send Helicopters for Indonesian Forest Fires

Malaysia will send three water-bombing helicopters, an aircraft, and 52 personnel to help Indonesia tame its forest fires.
News Sep 18, 2026 | 5:57 pm

Anwar Invites Prabowo to Malaysia in Forest Fire Talks

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim wants President Prabowo Subianto to visit his country for bilateral talks.
News Sep 14, 2026 | 6:36 am

Indonesia, Thailand Seek Stronger ASEAN Front as Global Trade Fragments

As global trade fragments, Indonesia and Thailand are seeking closer economic coordination to strengthen ASEAN’s position.
Business Sep 11, 2026 | 1:43 pm

What Indonesia Can Learn From Thailand’s Tourism Playbook, Ambassador Says

Thailand’s tourism strategy offers lessons for Indonesia, from aggressive promotion to tapping tourists already traveling in Southeast Asia.
Business Sep 11, 2026 | 11:38 am

Indonesia and Thailand Look to Turn Trade into Deeper Economic Ties

Indonesia’s resources and Thailand’s know-how could unlock deeper investment, production and supply-chain links between the two countries.
Business Sep 11, 2026 | 10:34 am

Indonesia Turns to China for Technology to Advance 3 Million Homes Program

Indonesia is seeking Chinese construction technology and investment to help advance Prabowo’s flagship 3 million homes program.
Business Sep 10, 2026 | 2:43 pm

Indonesia Seeks Strong US Presence at Upcoming Creative Economy Conference

Indonesia is seeking strong US participation at an October global conference as the two countries expand creative economy cooperation.
Business Sep 10, 2026 | 10:47 am

Ukraine Doesn’t Seek to Undermine Indonesia-Russia Ties: Envoy

Ukraine says it will not tell sovereign countries like Indonesia whom they may or may not have relations with.
News Sep 9, 2026 | 11:00 am

Anak Krakatau Disrupts Swedish Crown Princess, Business Forum Plans

Sweden says the change of plans "does not affect the strong and growing partnership" with Indonesia.
News Sep 7, 2026 | 7:47 pm

Indonesia Pursues Double Taxation Agreement with Ireland

A double taxation treaty prevents investors from having the same income stream taxed twice in Indonesia and their home country.
Business Sep 4, 2026 | 2:40 pm

Malaysia 'Understands' Why Indonesia Overhauls Its Exports

Malaysian minister Johari Abdul Ghani says that his country's businesses will "adhere" to Indonesia's export policies.
Business Sep 3, 2026 | 10:41 pm