The long-term plan for the plant is for the export market, said Eagle Zhao, BYD's president director in Indonesia. "Every single progression of our local manufacturing is quite smooth and also on the track.

JAKARTA -- China's automaker BYD launched its premium brand DENZA on Wednesday to expand its presence in Indonesia's upscale automotive market. "This year, BYD will bring more new models to Indonesia," said Liu Xueliang, general manager of BYD Asia-Pacific auto sales division, during the launch event in Jakarta.

This week, the mercurial magnate said 10 percent tariffs on all Chinese imports could kick in on February 1 -- and on the campaign trail touted a levy as high as 60 percent.

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

Foreign Affairs Minister Sugiono and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio exchanged views on maritime security in the South China Sea.

Japan and Indonesia have pledged to deepen economic and defense ties during a visit by the Japanese prime minister

Jakarta’s negotiations to acquire the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from India have gained momentum ahead of president Prabowo Subianto’s visit as the Republic Day chief guest

According to Defense Ministry’s spokesperson Frega Ferdinand Wenas, both ministers discussed the possibility of striking a military technology transfer deal. Last November, Indonesia and close neighbor Australia held joint military drills after the two nations inked a treaty-level defense pact.

BRICS members are expecting Indonesia to play a significant role in the grouping and China supports this new member from Southeast Asia, according to a forum in Jakarta.

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Indonesia’s Foreign Minister Sugiono on Wednesday to reaffirm the countries’ bilateral relationship and Washington’s commitment to upkeep “maritime security in the South China Sea”.

With billions of dollars in Chinese pledges and regulatory reforms, Jakarta is betting big on solar – with a weather eye on US trade policy.

Japan will give Indonesia two high-speed patrol boats, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Saturday, as Tokyo seeks to boost regional maritime security cooperation in the face of competing territorial claims with China.