Jakarta (VNA) – Indonesia’s Nusantara 🌠Capital City Authority (OIKN) is p🏅reparing land for embassies of foreign countries in the new capital.
OIKN's policy analyst expert, Jacky Habibie said the government is in the process of preparing for the moving of foreign embassies. The land has been prepared, he said, adding that the government is waiting to see which embassies show interest in moving to the new capital.
He conveyed OIKN's readiness to support non-governmental, political, religious, social, economic organisations and others who are interested in moving to Nusantara.
Earlier, Vice President Ma'ruf Amin said that Nusantara will be one of the best capital cities in the world with Garuda Palace a pinnacle with a unique land contour. According to him, the new capital will become the future for younger generations, a symbol of the nation's determination to weave diversity.
Meanwhile, the representative of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) for Indonesia and Timor Leste, Marco Kamiya, said that Nusantara has the potential to become the first integrated forest-garden city.
He said although cities like Singapore and Amsterdam have combined parks with buildings, no city has succeeded in integrating an entire forest into the urban environment like Nusantara.
Indonesia's future capital will host a ceremony on the country's Independence Day on August 17. President Joko Widodo is scheduled to preside over the event.
A similar ceremony, planned to be led by Vice President Ma'ruf Amin, will take place in Jakarta on the same day./.
Indonesian President Joko Widodo has reiterated that his government will pay special attention to domestic players keen on investing in Nusantara Capital City (IKN), East Kalimantan, considering their huge numbers.
Indonesian President Joko Widodo recently signed Decree No. 25/2024 establishing a task force to promote foreign investment attraction in the the Nusantara Capital City (IKN).
The Indonesian Ministry of Transportation has announced that flying taxis manufactured by Hyundai of the Republic of Korea (RoK) will be tested in the country’s new capital Nusantara this month after Indonesia issues relevant instructions.
The Ministry of Commerce reported that imports also rose 18% to 29.9 billion USD during the same period, resulting in a trade surplus of 1.1 billion USD. In May alone, Thailand posted a 4.6 billion USD trade surplus with the US and a 4.1 billion USD trade deficit with China.
The World Bank will provide a 2.1 billion USD financing package for Indonesia, focusing oncreating jobs, stimulating economic growth, and enhancing access to clean energy across the country.
Member states also reviewed progress on six priority areas for 2025, including the development of an underground cable framework, the follow-up agreement to the ASEAN Petroleum Security Agreement (APSA), the launch of the ASEAN Energy Efficiency Database, and the rollout of an investment platform for sustainable building initiatives.
In March, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra met with Formula 1 chief Stefano Domenicali and said Thailand would commission a feasibility study into hosting a Grand Prix on a Bangkok street circuit from 2028.
The proposed giant sea wall aligns with bilateral cooperation and has been designated a national priority, considering that several regions in Indonesia are experiencing land subsidence of 10–15 centimetres per year.
International flights were cancelled including Jetstar and Virgin Australia flights to cities across Australia, and flights of Air India, Air New Zealand, Singapore's TigerAir and China's Juneyao Airlines.
The partnership aims to strengthen collaboration in the exploration and exploitation of mineral resources, including gold, copper, and manganese, as well as in the development of steel, aluminum, and renewable energy industries.
The Thai cabinet has approved a seven-year EV bus leasing scheme proposed by the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) for the capital, with an estimated cost of 15.35 billion THB (over 470 million USD).
Aircraft are prohibited from flying below 6,000 metres in the vicinity of the volcano, and should also remain alert to the presence of volcanic ash, which can disrupt flights.
Laos declared the transfer of the press management functions of five key media agencies and associated personnel to the Propaganda and Training Board of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee.
Univers said in a statement that the new centre will serve as a hub for innovation, bringing together digital intelligence and climate ambition to accelerate Sarawak's transition toward a low-carbon, tech-enabled economy.
The target is to be completely free from plastic waste within two years. This can only be achieved if all parties implement the initiative with strong discipline.
Indonesia is taking new steps to improve protections for fishery workers, amid concerns over low wages, harsh working conditions, and limited access to social welfare.
The 2025 ASEAN- the Republic of Korea (RoK) Connectivity Forum that opened in Jakarta on June 17 reaffirmed a shared commitment to shaping a connected, resilient future by advancing the ASEAN Connectivity Strategic Plan.
The desk will serve as a service centre providing market intelligence, business licensing guidance, facilitating business cooperation, identifying potential investment projects, and harmonising regulatory policies between the two parties.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim noted that the Asia-Pacific region accounted for half of global energy consumption and 60% of greenhouse gas emissions in 2024. Despite this, regional countries, including eight of ten ASEAN member states, remain committed to climate goals, including net-zero emissions and tripling global renewable capacity by 2030.
