March 10, 2025 | 06:08 pm

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Monday, March 10, 2025. Here are the highlights: Polemics Surrounding Prabowo's Invitation of 8 Tycoons to the State Palace; Prabowo to Receive Visit from Secretary General of Vietnamese Communist Party Today; Orchestra Concert Commemorates 70 Years of Indonesia, Vietnam Diplomatic Relations.
The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:
1. Polemics Surrounding Prabowo's Invitation of 8 Tycoons to the State Palace
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has drawn attention for inviting a number of domestic tycoons to the State Palace in Jakarta on Thursday, March 6, 2025.
This move by Prabowo recalls the actions of his former father-in-law, the 2nd President Soeharto in the New Order era. At that time, the late Soeharto had invited tycoons to a special meeting.
The meeting between Prabowo and several tycoons was revealed based on a post from the official Instagram account of the Cabinet Secretariat. There were eight major entrepreneurs in Indonesia who were invited by Prabowo, namely Anthony Salim, Sugianto Kusuma or Aguan, Prajogo Pangestu, Boy Thohir, Franky Oesman Widjaja, Dato Sri Tahir, James Riady, and Tomy Winata.
2. Prabowo to Receive Visit from Secretary General of Vietnamese Communist Party Today
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will receive a state visit from the Secretary General of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), To Lam, at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta on Monday, March 10, 2025, at around 4:30 PM local time.
To Lam's visit is in the context of a state visit that marks 70 years of relations between Indonesia and Vietnam. Secretary To Lam is scheduled to be in Indonesia for three days from March 9-11, 2025.
According to a statement from the Deputy of Protocol, Press, and Media of the Presidential Secretariat, To Lam will be welcomed with a State Ceremony at the Presidential Palace, followed by a tte--tte meeting between the two leaders.
3. Orchestra Concert Commemorates 70 Years of Indonesia, Vietnam Diplomatic Relations
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Vietnamese embassy in Jakarta hosted an orchestra concert to celebrate the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Indonesia and Vietnam. The Vietnam National Academy of Music supported the concert on Sunday evening, March 9, 2025, at Ciputra Artpreneur, Jakarta.
"We welcome all of you to the celebration of the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Indonesia and Vietnam," said Vietnamese ambassador to Indonesia, Ta Van Thong, at the event opening.
The concert also welcomed To Lam's visit, the General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, who arrived at the Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base, Jakarta, on Sunday afternoon. To Lam is scheduled to make a state visit to Indonesia on March 9-11, 2025.
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ASEAN Secretary-General Praises Vietnam's To Lam's Leadership
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The Secretary-General of ASEAN commends the leadership of the Secretary-General of the Communist Party of Vietnam, To Lam, during his visit to the ASEAN headquarters in Jakarta.
Prabowo Urges Companies to Pay THR to Online Motorcycle Taxi Drivers, Couriers
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Prabowo requests that the give out of Eid allowance must be at the latest 7 days before the Eid al-Fitr.
Prabowo Aims to Build 100 People's Schools This Year
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These People's Schools are intended for children from poor families who fall within the bottom 10 percent (decile 1) based on DTSEN.
Orchestra Concert Commemorates 70 Years of Indonesia, Vietnam Diplomatic Relations
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The Vietnamese embassy held an orchestra concert to celebrate the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations with Indonesia.
Polemics Surrounding Prabowo's Invitation of 8 Tycoons to the State Palace
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The meeting between Indonesian President Prabowo and 8 tycoons was revealed based on the official Instagram account of the Cabinet Secretariat.
Prabowo to Receive Visit from Secretary General of Vietnamese Communist Party Today
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Indonesian President Prabowo and Secretary To Lam will hold a joint press conference to announce the results of the meeting to the public.
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Free Meals Not Yet Available in Babelan, Prabowo Calls Head of National Nutrition Agency
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Indonesian President Prabowo stated that the Free Nutritious Meals or the Free Meal program has not reached that area.
Prabowo Inspects Flood-Affected Residents in Bekasi
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Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto visits flood-affected residents in Babelan, Bekasi Regency, West Java
Prabowo-Gibran Urged to Return Budget to Women's Empowerment Ministry, Komnas Perempuan
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The Indonesia Forum for Budget Transparency (Fitra) urges President Prabowo Subianto to return the budget to the Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection (KemenPPPA) and the National Commission on Violence Against Women (Komnas Perempuan).