Krisna Wicaksono

1 week ago | viva.co.id | Krisna Wicaksono

Jakarta, VIVA – In a significant leadership transition, the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) has announced the appointment of Izzana Salleh as its new Secretary General and Musdhalifah Machmud as Deputy Secretary General for the term of June 2025 to May 2028. This change marks a pivotal moment in CPOPC’s mission to reinforce sustainability, inclusivity, and international cooperation in the palm oil industry.

2 weeks ago | viva.co.id | Krisna Wicaksono

Sydney, VIVA – Following Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s recent visit to Jakarta after his re-election, the Indonesian Consulate General in Sydney hosted a high-level business forum aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and promoting green investment. The event, titled “Indonesia Updates 2025: Green Investment”, took place at Rydges World Square and gathered key stakeholders including policymakers, investors, and industry leaders from both countries.

2 weeks ago | viva.co.id | Krisna Wicaksono

Batam, VIVA – Marriott International has introduced a new addition to its Westin Hotels & Resorts brand with the opening of The Westin Nirup Island Resort & Spa Batam. Situated on the secluded Nirup Island, the property is located just a 45-minute ferry ride from Singapore, offering visitors an escape surrounded by nature. The resort spans the entire private island and features a range of wellness-oriented offerings.

2 weeks ago | viva.co.id | Krisna Wicaksono

Jakarta, VIVA – Southeast Asia is facing mounting geopolitical tension, with the South China Sea (SCS) emerging as a key arena for major power rivalry. Academics and regional experts warn that the area is now at a critical juncture, unlike in the past. Johanes Herlijanto, Chairman of the Indonesian Sinology Forum, attributes the rising tension to China’s increasingly assertive posture over the past 15 years.

1 month ago | viva.co.id | Krisna Wicaksono

Jakarta, VIVA – As Indonesia and China commemorate 75 years of diplomatic ties in 2025, the presence of Chinese foreign workers (TKA) in Indonesia remains a contentious issue, viewed by many academics as a growing challenge in bilateral relations. This concern was a central theme at a seminar titled "Foreign Workers and Indonesia-China Relations", jointly hosted by the Paramadina Public Policy Institute (PPPI) and the Indonesian Sinology Forum (FSI) in Jakarta on May 5, 2025.