Indonesia's Minister of Law and Human Rights Yasonna Laoly and Russia's Justice Minister Konstantin Chuychenko on March 31 signed an extradition agreement in Bali to combat cross-border crimes.
Indonesia's Minister of Law and Human Rights Yasonna Laoly and Russia's Justice Minister Konstantin Chuychenko at the signing ceremony on March 31. (Photo: AFP/VNA)
Jakarta (VNA) – Indonesia's Minister of Law and Human Rights YasonnaLaoly and Russia's Justice Minister Konstantin Chuych♑enko on March 31 signed anextradition agreement in Bali to combat cross-border crimes.
Speaking at a press conference on the same day, Minister Yaonna emphasised that the agreement is important to Indonesia andRussia because it helps the two countries to deal withtransnational crimes such as cybercrime, money laundering, drugs, andcorruption.
The signing of the agreement is in line with the IndonesianGovernment's 🦩commitment to strengthening cross-border law enforcement cooperationwith friendly countries.
Experts say that geographically, both Indonesia and Russiahave large areas, so they are easily used as a hiding place forcriminals. Although repatriation of offenders can be accomplished throughdeportation mechanisms and immigration regulations, cooperation inextradition remains an important option because extradition is formal andbinding. The signing of the extradition agreement follows the successof the signing of an agreement on mutual legal assistance in criminal mattersbetween the two countries in Moscow in December 2019./.
Indonesian Coordinating Maritime Affairs and Investment Minister Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan has met with the Republic of Korea (RoK)'s Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Choo Kyung-Ho in Seoul to discuss investment opportunities in electric vehicle (EV) production and tourism.
Indonesian Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno on March 27 revealed that the ministry has readied several plans and increased coordination with regional governments to anticipate a potential surge in the number of tourists during this year's Eid al-Fitr holiday period.
A Vietnamese delegation led by Deputy Minister of Finance Vo Thanh Hung attended the 27th ASEAN Finance Ministers’ Meeting (AFMM), the 9th ASEAN Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting (AFMGM), and related meetings in Bali, Indonesia, on March 30 - 31.
A delegation of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), led by its Deputy Governor Pham Tien Dung, attended the ASEAN Central Bank Governors’ Meeting, the ASEAN Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting, and related events in Bali, Indonesia, from March 28 - 31.
The key content of the document titled "Accelerating Innovative Strategies: Addressing the OOSCY Challenges" will be refined further in a seminar preceding the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur this October.
This follows Telegram’s serious failure to address the content that has been repeatedly reported to them, despite various efforts of negotiation and cooperation made by MCMC, it said.
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.
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.
Indonesia's Minister of Law and Human Rights Yasonna Laoly and Russia's Justice Minister Konstantin Chuychenko at the signing ceremony on March 31. (Photo: AFP/VNA) 
