Jakarta (VNA) -🌟 Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono has positioned economic diplomacy at the forefront of the nation's international engagement strategy.
At his first-ever annual address as foreign minister, Sugiono said that the world is facing multiple interconnected crises, with no region remaining untouched by conflicts and tensions, from the Middle East to Europe, Africa to the Americas and the Caribbean.
Asia is experiencing escalating geopolitical competition and regional strains, he pointed out, highlighting several pressing global challenges like the climate crisis and concerns regarding food, energy and water security that could exacerbate the vulnerability across the globe, threaten people’s lives, and affect global peace and order.
He expressed particular concern about the potential impact of rapidly evolving technologies, specifically AI, which he described as a double-edged sword offering both conveniences and potential threats to global stability.
Sugiono emphasised the erosion of global solidarity and cooperation, pointing to a growing disregard for international law and the UN Charter, coupled with an outdated global economic architecture that fails to address contemporary challenges and the needs of most nations.
Against the backdrop, Indonesia’s economic diplomacy will focus on concretising President Prabowo Subianto’s key objectives, including strengthening national sovereignty, enhancing food and energy resilience, accelerating green energy transition, and bolstering the digital and creative economy.
He stressed that sustainable economic development and growth represent a fundamental pillar of Indonesia's diplomacy, and the country will intensify its economic diplomatic efforts, advocating a more inclusive and equitable global economic architecture through a creative diplomatic strategy.
Looking ahead to Indonesia's Vision 2045, Sugiono underscored the need for a robust diplomatic stance befitting Indonesia's status as a major power./.
Amelia Anggraini, a member of the House of Representatives (DPR) of Indonesia, has said that Indonesia’s official membership of the BRICS grouping must bring real benefits to its people.
Indonesia’s recent entry to the BRICS bloc could provide the nation with potential economic advantages, particularly in addressing trade deficit in the oil and gas sector, according to state news agency Antara.
The article stressed that throughout his revolutionary career, the founder of modern Vietnam consistently regarded the revolutionary press as a vital part of the Vietnamese Party’s and nation’s revolutionary struggle.
Pichai said the trade talks with the US are important and need to move forward professionally, without regard for any political changes in Thailand, believing that Thailand has clear principles, guidelines and procedures in place.
The tax adjustment supports the Malaysian Government’s strategy to reduce reliance on foreign food supply chains and to assist domestic farmers, a finance official has said.
The proposed venue is located in the Chatuchak area of Bangkok, featuring eight public sites, including Krungthep Aphiwat Central Terminal and several nearby parks.
Connectivity is expected to improve further with the completion of the fifth Laos–Thailand Friendship Bridge by the end of 2025, facilitating logistics and agricultural exports to Vietnam, Thailand, and China.
Two naval gunboats intercepted a fishing vessel carrying 1.5 tonnes of methamphetamine hydrochloride off the coast of the main island of Luzon just before dawn, in a joint operation with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency.
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Thai Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce Vuttikrai Leewiraphan Thailand's formal proposal will be substantial enough for the US to consider further detailed negotiations. He hoped for a tariff rate not exceeding 10% and suggested that the US might extend the negotiation period if an agreement is not reached by the July 8 deadline.
Organised by the Ministry of Culture and the Association of Thai Silk & Culture Promotions, the event honors Her Majesty the Queen on her 47th birthday anniversary and promotes Thai craftsmanship on an international stage.
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The lab focuses on four key thematic areas: energy transition and green innovation, sustainable agriculture, circular economy and sustainable cities, and nature-based solutions and biodiversity.
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Efforts to empower women must transcend dialogue and translate into concrete commitments, including corporate pledges and government partnerships, according to the spouse of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
The forum featured two in-depth discussion sessions, engaging representatives from governments, think tanks, and businesses from both ASEAN and China, on how to forge closer ties for a common future.
The new FIFA Hub in Jakarta will not only support football development in Indonesia but also serve as a coordination centre for 21 football associations across Southeast and East Asia.
Minister Counselor Nguyen Hoang Nguyen reaffirmed Vietnam’s principled and consistent stance on the Palestine issue, calling for an immediate and lasting ceasefire across the entire Gaza Strip.
PM Anwar Ibrahim affirmed the determination of Malaysia, as ASEAN Chair for 2025, to utilise all viable regional mechanisms of the bloc and work with partners to de-escalate violence and restore a peace process led by Myanmar.
Talking to the Vietnam News Agency on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Vietnam’s Revolutionary Press Day (June 21, 1925–2025), Nikulina, who is also a veteran journalist of Russia’s Sputnik News, emphasised the vital role of mainstream journalism in defending the truth and maintaining public trust.
