Trade - Indonesia at Melbourne

Why Indonesia needs to negotiate with Trump on tariffs - but brace for the worst

Analysis, Foreign Policy

There are at least four reasons why Jakarta cannot afford to engage in a protracted trade war with Washington.

Beyond Syaikh Zayed Grand Mosque: the UAE and Arab-Indonesian relations

Economy, Foreign Policy, Religion

What is behind the growing ties between Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates?

Noodle diplomacy: the G20 and the politics of instant noodles

Economy, Politics, Top Stories

Can this week's G20 Summit help to resolve the global food crisis?

How can Australia make sure its economic partnership with Indonesia works – for both countries?

Economy, Foreign Policy, Law, Top Stories

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's visit to Indonesia was a good sign for the implementation of Australia's free trade agreement with Indonesia. But there is still a lot of work to do.

The IA-CEPA, ‘public morals’, and dispute settlement

Economy, Law

The free trade agreement between Australia and Indonesia comes into force today. Kate Thresher examines the agreement, and concerns that investors' interests could come into conflict with interpretations of 'public morals' in Indonesia.

Will IA-CEPA be the boost to Australia-Indonesia relations leaders are banking on?

Analysis, Economy, Foreign Policy

Donny Pasaribu and Krisna Gupta are sceptical about Indonesia and Australia's new trade agreement, but suggest it may yet offer benefits for the bilateral relationship.

Indonesia-Australia trade deal could help sandbag relationship against elections, politics

Analysis, Economy, Foreign Policy, Policies

The free trade agreement between Australia and Indonesia was finally signed on 4 March. Matthew Busch writes that if successful, it could help stabilise economic, trade and investment cooperation in the face of future turmoil in the bilateral relationship.

Talking Indonesia: Chinese investment

Economy, Talking Indonesia

What does the trade and investment relationship between China and Indonesia actually look like? Will the issue of Chinese investment damage Jokowi’s electoral prospects? Dr Charlotte Setijadi discusses these issues and more with Dr Siwage Dharma Negara in the latest episode of Talking Indonesia.

Fair trade and fatwas: the new halal product regime

Analysis, Religion

Major changes are coming for the certification and marketing of halal products in Indonesia. Dr Stewart Fenwick examines the new halal regime, which he warns could see the Indonesian Council of Ulama (MUI) gain influence over most areas of commercial and industrial activity in the country.

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