US Plans to Close Consulates in Canada, Japan and Indonesia The U.S. State Department has notified Congress of plans to close five overseas diplomatic missions, according to people familiar with the matter. The proposal includes the U.S. Embassy in St. George’s, Grenada, the U.S. Consulates in Winnipeg, Canada; Nagoya, Japan; and Medan, Indonesia, and the … Read more
Indonesia’s Major Strategic Rise After a Mega Defense Deal with India Indonesia has taken a significant step toward strengthening its military capabilities after signing a landmark defense agreement with India. The agreement, announced during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Jakarta, includes the acquisition of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system and the Astra … Read more
US-Indonesia Tariff Deal Cuts Duties to 19% The administration of Donald Trump and the Indonesian government have finalized a new trade agreement. It will reduce US tariffs on Indonesian goods to 19% from 32%. Officials from both sides confirmed the move on Thursday. They stated that the deal aimed to ease trade tensions while strengthening … Read more