Indonesia's President Joko Widodo

At APEC, Indonesia flexes its muscle to fight corruption

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, BEIJING -- President Joko 'Jokowi' widodo stated that Indonesia supported APEC cooperation to fight corruption. The statement was issued during the talks on economic reformation in APEC Summit. President Jokowi outlined the importance of clean and efficient government to support sustainable growth. "We also refuse to give protection to corruptors," Jokowi said on Tuesday, November 11, as cited from...

Philippine President Benigno Aquino III (file)

Philippine president receives Indonesia's highest award for foreigner

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, NUSA DUA - President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono awarded "Adipurna" Star to Philippine President Benigno Simeon Aquino III in appreciation of his role in strengthening the relations between the two countries. "This is the highest award the Indonesian government bestows on a foreigner," President Yudhoyono said before conferring the star on President Aquino on the sidelines of the 7th Bali...