U.S. Embassy in Indonesia
Recent News About U.S. Embassy in Indonesia
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Applications open for YSEALI Academic Fellows Program
The Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Academic Fellows Program (AFP) has opened its application process from June 23 to July 21, 2025.
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Department of State issues caution amid Israel-Iran conflict
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran has led to disruptions in travel and periodic airspace closures across the Middle East.
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US-Indonesia discuss cultural artifact repatriation at Jakarta event
Jakarta – A panel discussion on cultural artifact repatriation was held at the @america cultural center on June 18, co-hosted by the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (KEMLU), and the Ministry of Culture.
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Volcanic eruption impacts air travel across Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province
Mount Lewotobi in East Flores, Indonesia, erupted on June 17, 2025.
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State Department expands vetting for student and exchange visitor visas
The State Department has announced an expansion of its screening and vetting procedures for visa applicants.
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U.S. and Indonesian air forces collaborate in JCET Teak Iron exercise
Members of the United States Air Force and the Indonesian National Armed Forces Air Force conducted the Joint Combined Exchange Training (JCET) Teak Iron Exercise at Soewondo Airbase in Medan, North Sumatra.
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U.S. Embassy Jakarta welcomes new chargé d’affaires Peter M. Haymond
The U.S. Embassy in Jakarta has announced the arrival of Ambassador Peter M. Haymond, who will serve as Chargé d’Affaires, ad interim.
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Indonesian students return from Kennedy-Lugar YES exchange program
Fifty-seven Indonesian high school students have returned to Jakarta after participating in the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program in the United States for the 2024–2025 academic year.
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U.S. donates x-ray machines to aid Indonesia's healthcare services
The United States Government has donated 24 portable x-ray machines to Indonesia, aiming to enhance the country's healthcare services.
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U.S. targets Chinese student visas under new policy
Under President Trump's leadership, the U.S. State Department plans to collaborate with the Department of Homeland Security to actively revoke visas for Chinese students.
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Indonesian youth leaders complete YSEALI fellowship in US
On May 22, 2025, a group of 44 young leaders from Indonesia returned home after participating in the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Academic Fellows Program.
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Indonesia showcases biotech advances at agricultural event
On May 22, U.S. Embassy Jakarta Chargé d’Affaires Heather C. Merritt participated in the Indonesia Agricultural Biotechnology Showcase organized by the U.S. Embassy in collaboration with Indonesia’s Biosafety Commission (KKH).
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Indonesian officials complete U.S. exchange on language education
Six senior officials from Indonesia's Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education and four from the Ministry of Religious Affairs have concluded a two-week exchange program in the United States.
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US-Indonesia hold inaugural dialogue on strategic trade management
The United States and Indonesia conducted their first Senior Official Dialogue on Strategic Trade Management in Jakarta.
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U.S.-Indonesia search mission concludes in Morotai seeking WWII missing service members
A U.S.-Indonesia team has completed an investigation mission in Morotai, North Maluku, to search for American service members missing from World War II.
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American students complete cultural exchange year in Indonesia through YES Abroad
After a year of cultural exchange and learning, five American high school students concluded their time in Indonesia as part of the YES Abroad Program.
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U.S., Indonesia hold 21st security dialogue focusing on defense cooperation
The United States and Indonesia conducted the 21st Indonesia-United States Security Dialogue (IUSSD) on May 5 in Jakarta.
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Indonesian forestry leaders participate in US exchange on sustainable forest management
A group of Indonesian forestry professionals, government officials, and journalists is visiting the United States as part of the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) focused on "Improving Forest Management."
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U.S. Embassy celebrates women's entrepreneurship program in Jakarta
Twenty-one women entrepreneurs graduated from the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) program in Jakarta.
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U.S. embassies support youth leaders in YSEALI blue economy workshop
The U.S. Embassies in Indonesia and Singapore recently hosted a regional workshop in Batam, Indonesia, and Singapore under the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI).