April 27, 2025 | 06:29 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Sunday, April 27, 2025. Here are the highlights: Jokowi Shares Front Row with Trump, Macron at Pope Francis' Funeral in Vatican; Indonesia Targets Export Growth in BRICS and CPTPP Markets; and Apindo Sees Great Promise for Exports in ASEAN.
The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:
1. Jokowi Shares Front Row with Trump, Macron at Pope Francis' Funeral in Vatican
Former Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) stood in line with several world leaders as he attended the funeral mass of Pope Francis at the Vatican on Saturday, April 26, 2025.
Jokowi was one of four representatives sent by President Prabowo Subianto to the Vatican.
In a live broadcast by the Vatican's official media, Vatican News, Jokowi appeared wearing a black suit and cap. He was positioned in the front row alongside invited guests from various countries.
2. Indonesia Targets Export Growth in BRICS and CPTPP Markets
Coordinating Minister for the Economy Airlangga Hartarto stated that Indonesia is opening export opportunities to BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) member countries. This is done to anticipate the impact of the United States' import tariffs.
"Indonesia has recently joined BRICS, providing access to new markets, and Indonesia's accession to CPTPP," said Airlangga in a virtual press conference on Friday, April 25, 2025. According to him, Indonesia's membership in BRICS and the process of accession to CPTPP will open new markets such as the UK, Mexico, and some countries in Latin America.
3. Apindo Sees Great Promise for Exports in ASEAN
The Indonesian Employers' Association (Apindo) agrees that Indonesia should intensify trade within ASEAN to anticipate the import tariff policies of the United States (US). Apindo Chair Shinta Kamdani stated that ASEAN is a very potential export market for Indonesia, especially for national business actors who are just starting to explore the export market.
According to Shinta, ASEAN has a more stable and relatively higher economic growth rate compared to other regions. "The market standards in ASEAN are generally not very different from Indonesia, making it much easier for national business actors to penetrate the export market," Shinta said when contacted on Saturday, April 25, 2025. In addition, she said, the geographic proximity makes the logistics burden of trade more efficient.
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Here is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English on Saturday, April 26, 2025.
Vatican's St. Peter's Square Filled by 250,000 Mourners in Farewell to Pope Francis
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Around 250,000 people fill St. Peter's Square in the Vatican, with another 150,000 lining the streets en route to Rome for Pope Francis' funeral.
Massive Crowds Mourn as Pope Francis Is Laid to Rest in Historic Vatican Funeral
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Approximately 250,000 mourners crowded into the Vatican City, with millions more lining the streets of Rome to attend the funeral of Pope Francis.
Jakarta Cathedral Bells Toll During Pope Francis' Funeral at the Vatican
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The bell of the Jakarta Cathedral rang at 03:00 PM WIB, coinciding with the start of Pope Francis' funeral at 10:00 Vatican time.
Thailand Invites Singapore to Join "Six Countries, One Destination" Tourism Initiative
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The "Six Countries, One Destination" initiative promotes cross-border travel and tourism across six ASEAN nations.
Economist Criticizes Prabowo's Rice Export Plan, Cites Concerns Over Production Dip
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Economist disagreed with President Prabowo Subianto's decision to use the current situation as a justification for exporting rice.
