Jakarta is set to host a pivotal state visit as His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan arrives in the Indonesian capital this Friday afternoon. The visit underscores the deepening strategic partnership between Jordan and Indonesia, two nations with significant geopolitical influence in their respective regions and shared commitments to peace, stability, and interfaith …

Jakarta, VIVA – A prominent political observer, Agung Baskoro, has voiced significant concerns regarding the operational style of President Prabowo Subianto’s administration, characterizing it as overly centralized around a single figure. Baskoro argues that this "Superman management" approach diminishes the effectiveness and visibility of key governmental roles, including that of Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, various coordinating ministers, and other …

Four and a half months into a renewed phase of conflict, the United States and Iran are locked in a contentious dispute, not over nuclear centrifuges or proxy warfare, but over the fundamental right to levy fees on commercial tankers traversing the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Israel, a prominent actor in earlier stages of the broader regional conflict, has receded …

A dramatic scene unfolded at the Constitutional Court (MK) building in Jakarta on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, as family members of a witness for the Democratic Party in a legislative election dispute case caused a significant commotion, alleging coercion and demanding to see their relative. The incident, which garnered immediate attention, highlighted the intense and often emotionally charged atmosphere surrounding …

Jakarta, Indonesia – Rosan Roeslani, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Danantara Indonesia, has confirmed that Danantara Sumberdaya Indonesia (DSI) has successfully tracked and facilitated the management of US$10.5 billion in foreign exchange from export activities within just over a month of its operational commencement. This significant achievement, initially highlighted by President Prabowo Subianto, underscores a pivotal shift in Indonesia’s approach …

Monday, July 20, 2026 – 21:44 WIB. The football world collectively held its breath as the final whistle pierced the humid New Jersey air, confirming Spain’s hard-fought 1-0 victory over Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. Amidst the explosion of crimson and gold celebration that engulfed MetLife Stadium, one particular moment transcended the immediate euphoria, becoming an indelible …

Beyond its esteemed counterpart, gold, silver has firmly established itself as another precious metal with profound strategic value, increasingly recognized as a robust instrument for investment. Its popularity has seen a significant uptick, fueled by a growing public awareness of its multifaceted potential for profitability in the foreseeable future. For prospective investors, engagement with silver investments is facilitated through a …

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has issued a decisive directive, signaling a new era of accountability for businesses and project developers. During a Cabinet Plenary Session held at the State Palace in Central Jakarta on Monday, July 20, President Subianto emphatically stated that the government would revoke various business permits, including Rights to Cultivate (Hak Guna Usaha – HGU), Rights to …

Jakarta, VIVA – The Indonesian government is intensifying its push for bioethanol adoption, with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) actively encouraging private sector investment in domestic ethanol production facilities. This strategic move, articulated by Eniya Listiani Dewi, Director General of New, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation (EBTKE) at ESDM, is a cornerstone of the nation’s ambitious target …

In a candid discussion posted on his YouTube channel, Lamine Yamal, the prodigious talent from FC Barcelona and the Spanish national team, offered his perspective on the contentious Virtual Assistant Referee (VAR) system. The remarks, made in a video titled ’19 questions before the World Cup’ uploaded on June 7, delve into the fundamental trade-off between VAR’s intended fairness and …