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Indonesia’s economy predicted to grow 5.8 percent in first quarter

Finance minister Chatib Basri had predicted Indonesia’s economy grew 5.7 to 5.8 percent in the first quarter of 2014, primarily due to consumer spending.

Indonesia`s inflation forecast to reach 4.5 percent this year

Indonesias annual inflation rate is expected to reach 4.5 percent this year, fueled by the governments strategic policies, food supplies, and manageable inflation,...

Indonesia aiming to be among key contributors of peacekeeping forces

Indonesia is keen to be among the ten major contributors of peacekeeping forces in the world in the next one or two years time.

NATO limits access by Russian diplomats in Crimea fallout

NATO said on Monday it would limit Russian diplomats’ access to alliance headquarters in Brussels as a consequence of its decision to suspend cooperation with...

U.S. defense chief, in first, visits China’s aircraft carrier

By Phil Stewart QINGDAO, China (Reuters) – U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel took a two-hour tour around China's sole aircraft carrier on Monday, in an...

Cement makers Holcim, Lafarge create Swiss merger

GENEVA (AP) — Two of the world's largest suppliers of building materials announced plans for a "merger of equals" Monday that would create an industry...

Hagel tours China’s new aircraft carrier

BEIJING (AP) — The United States' campaign to encourage China to be more open about its military growth and intentions got a symbolic boost Monday with a tour for...

Putin says West may use NGOs to stir unrest in Russia

By Timothy Heritage MOSCOW (Reuters) – President Vladimir Putin told his security chiefs on Monday to ensure Russia does not follow what he said was Ukraine's...

Rupiah edges up 43 points on Monday evening

The Indonesian rupiah edged up 43 points to close at 11,273 per dollar on Monday evening against 11,316 per dollar earlier.

Malaysia flight MH370: Search ships to verify signals

Ships carrying sophisticated deep-sea sound equipment are heading to an area where a Chinese vessel searching for the missing Malaysian plane has twice detected a pulse...