Jakarta (VNA) - Indonesia’s Constitutional Court has recently ruled that national and local elections must be held separately starting in 2029.
The decision, issued on June 26, mandates that national-level elections for the House of Representatives (DPR), Regional Representative Council (DPD), and the presidency will no longer be held on the same day as local elections for regional legislatures and executive positions.
According to the Court, the separation is intended to improve election quality and simplify the process for voters in exercising their democratic rights.
In its legal considerations, the Court observed that scheduling presid🥀ential and legislative elections close to the regional head elections deprives voters of sufficient time to assess the performance of those elected nationally. Moreover, the combination tends to overshadow regional development issues with national political narratives./.
Indonesia is committed to pursuing a proactive foreign principle in both political and economic affairs amid rising global geopolitical tensions, according to Indonesian Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani Indrawati.
Indonesia's regulation obligates public facilities, such as MRT and train stations, bus terminals, ports, toll roads, rest areas, and airports to allocate 30% of their commercial space to MSMEs.
The project is a collaboration between the Navaminda Kasatriyadhiraj Royal Air Force Academy, the Directorate of Armament of the RTAF and the RTAF's Research and Development Centre for Space and Aeronautical Science and Technology.
The Japanese Government hopes that the transfer of used destroyers to the Philippines will qualify as a form of defence cooperation, as the ships would be modified to meet the specific operational needs of the Philippine side.
In its article published on July 6, Reporte Asia stated that Vietnam has held key international roles, including ASEAN Chair in 1998, 2010, and 2020; the host of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forums in 2006 and 2017; and the member of the UN Human Rights Council in 2014–2016 and 2023–2025, demonstrating its commitment to dialogue and joint problem-solving.
Malaysia’s Foreign Ministry Secretary-General Datuk Seri Amran Mohamed Zin said the measure reflects ASEAN’s continued efforts to strengthen global commitment to the principle of nuclear non-proliferation and to make Southeast Asia a fully nuclear weapon-free zone.
The piece praised the dynamic momentum of the Vietnam – Brazil relationship, describing it as a vibrant symbol of South–South cooperation in an increasingly multipolar and competitive world.
According to the Brazilian government-run Planalto news site, during their talks on July 5 (local time), PM Chinh and President Lula da Silva celebrated the excellent status of the bilateral relations as well as the progress made since the latter’s state visit to Hanoi last April.
With a vibrant economy, a population nearing 100 million, and deep integration into global supply chains, Vietnam brings to Brazil the story of a nation that has evolved from isolation to becoming a trusted and active participant in shaping multilateral frameworks.
The primary consideration for granting visa-free entry to Brazil and Turkey is reciprocity, as both countries already offer visa-free entry to Indonesian citizens.
This is considered the second largest cumulative penalty imposed by MAS for breaches related to anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism.
The sharp rise has raised concerns over a potentially severe forest and land fire season in one of Indonesia’s wildfire-prone regions over the past decade.
In the absence of a deal, Washington could impose a 36% tariff on all imports from Thailand as soon as July 9, compared with the 10% baseline tariff in effect now.
According to the official, the digital economy has played a key role in lifting the Thai economy. In the past five months, the value of digital exports tallied 860 billion THB (26.54 billion USD), up 35% year-on-year.
The event underscored Vietnam’s proactive role in advancing human rights in the context of climate change, helped strengthen its network of partners, and shared practical lessons with the international community.
SEA Games 33 is scheduled for December 9–20 in Bangkok, Chon Buri, and Songkhla, while the ASEAN Para Games 13 will take place from January 20–26, 2026, in Nakhon Ratchasima
Danantara CEO Rosan Roeslani said the collaboration could help Indonesia achieve its renewable energy targets, including a 34% renewable energy mix by 2034 and 87% by 2060.
The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) is preparing to hold discussions with the Bank of Thailand, the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), the Finance Ministry and the Commerce Ministry to realign economic priorities given the limited available resources, with a focus on the next 6-12 months.
Currently, Indonesia's daily oil consumption stands at 1.6 million barrels and it sets an ambitious target of achieving 1 million barrels of oil per day by 2029 or 2030.
In its first year, Tomorrowland will hold a 2-3 day event, offering exclusive packages, pre- and post-tours, and hotel accommodations. This model will resemble Tomorrowland in Belgium, which will significantly boost Thailand’s tourism industry.
