Politics

Jakarta, Indonesia – Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands successfully concluded a significant working visit to Indonesia, spanning from Monday, November 24, to Thursday, November 27, 2025. Her presence in the archipelago was not in her capacity as the reigning monarch of the Netherlands, but rather as the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Advocate (UNSGSA) for Inclusive Finance for Development, …

Jakarta, Indonesia – The political landscape in Indonesia continues to witness significant shifts, with the latest development reaffirming the non-active status of two prominent public figures, Eko Hendro Purnomo, widely known as Eko Patrio, and Surya Utama, or Uya Kuya, from their positions as members of the House of Representatives (DPR RI). Both individuals, affiliated with the National Mandate Party …

The global economic and political landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, with a discernible shift away from the once-dominant tenets of unfettered globalization towards a renewed emphasis on national interests and industrial protection. This paradigm shift, often termed "de-globalization" or "slowbalisation," sees major economic powers like the United States actively safeguarding its domestic industries through protectionist measures and the European …

JAKARTA – A recent survey conducted by Parameter Politik Indonesia has identified Taj Yasin Maimoen, former Deputy Governor of Central Java (2018-2023), as the most popular figure among potential candidates for the upcoming Central Java gubernatorial election (Pilkada Jateng). The data collection, carried out between May 15 and 21, 2024, indicates a significant early lead for Yasin, signaling the preliminary …

Jakarta, Indonesia – Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, in her capacity as the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Advocate (UNSGSA) for Inclusive Finance for Development, recently concluded a highly impactful working visit to Indonesia, spanning from Monday, November 24, to Thursday, November 27, 2025. This significant engagement marked her fifth visit to the archipelago, underscoring Indonesia’s critical role as …

Jakarta, VIVA – The political landscape of Indonesia continues to evolve, bringing with it shifts in the careers of prominent public figures who ventured into legislative roles. As of Wednesday, October 22, 2025, the status of Eko Hendro Purnomo, widely known as Eko Patrio, and Surya Utama, or Uya Kuya, remains that of non-active members of the House of Representatives …

The global precious metals market experienced a robust surge this week, with gold prices advancing for a third consecutive session, pushing close to the significant psychological and technical benchmark of $4,300 per troy ounce. Concurrently, silver demonstrated an even more emphatic breakout, decisively surpassing the $70 per troy ounce mark and extending its own three-day rally, signaling a potent renewed …

The race for the Central Java gubernatorial seat in the upcoming 2024 regional elections is heating up, with a recent survey by Parameter Politik Indonesia indicating that former Deputy Governor Taj Yasin Maimoen currently holds the highest popularity among potential candidates. The survey, conducted between May 15 and 21, 2024, positioned Maimoen, who served as Deputy Governor from 2018 to …

JAKARTA – A recent survey conducted by Parameter Politik Indonesia has identified former Central Java Deputy Governor (2018-2023) Taj Yasin Maimoen as the most popular figure among potential gubernatorial candidates for the upcoming Central Java Regional Head Election (Pilkada Jateng) in November 2024. The findings, derived from data collected between May 15 and 21, 2024, indicate an early frontrunner in …

Jakarta, VIVA – The political landscape in Indonesia often sees public figures transitioning from entertainment to legislative roles, bringing with them a unique blend of popular appeal and political ambition. Among these figures are Eko Hendro Purnomo, widely known as Eko Patrio, and Surya Utama, better known as Uya Kuya, both prominent personalities who secured seats in the Dewan Perwakilan …