The Isesaki Police in Gunma arrested the 11 Indonesians and later named them suspects for murder and overstaying their visas.

The project signals Tokyo's desire for wider security ties in the region and Jakarta's aim for more joint weapon developments, analysts say In a move that analysts see as emblematic of Tokyo's shift towards broader security alliances - and Jakarta's quest to bolster its maritime defences - Japan and Indonesia are on the cusp of a landmark

Japan and Indonesia have pledged to deepen economic and defense ties during a visit by the Japanese prime minister amid heightened global geopolitical tensions

President Prabowo Subianto on Saturday hosted Shigeru Ishiba at the presidential palace in Bogor on the outskirts of Jakarta as part of a visit by the Japanese prime minister to Southeast Asia's largest economy. Both leaders took office last October and this was their first summit meeting together.

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba became the first foreign leader to visit Indonesia in 2025. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The Japanese prime minister visited Indonesia and Malaysia, as part of efforts to integrate the Southeast Asian nations into Tokyo’s preparations for a catastrophic US-led war against China.

As a subscriber, you can gift 3 to 5 articles each month that anyone can read—no subscription needed! apanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is set to announce a set of projects in Indonesia worth a total of 129 billion Japanese yen (US$815 million) during his visit to Jakarta on Saturday for a meeting with President Prabowo Subianto.

Indonesia’s government says it has agreed with Japan to resume talks on the joint development of naval vessels that have stalled in recent years.

Fahri’s statement put Japan in the list of potential foreign investors who wish to help Prabowo build 3 million affordable homes a year.

The push to build 3 million houses and apartments per year has already attracted investment interest from China, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Saturday his country has agreed to provide high-speed patrol boats to Indonesia followi

Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru announced a set of projects worth a total of 129 billion JPY (815 million USD) in Indonesia during his meeting with President Prabowo Subianto on January 11.