U.S. Embassy - Embassy News http://jakarta.usembassy.gov U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs visits Indonesia to promote science and technology cooperation (05/16/12) /news/embnews_05162012.html In support of the U.S.-Indonesia Comprehensive Partnership, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Dr. Kerri-Ann Jones traveled to Indonesia. Wed, 16 May 2012 02:50:24 -0400 /news/embnews_05162012.html USS Blue Ridge concludes goodwill visit to Indonesia (05/15/12) /news/embnews_05152012_2.html On May 15, the USS Blue Ridge concluded its goodwill visit to Indonesia and hosted U.S. Ambassador Scot Marciel and Indonesian guests at an evening reception to celebrate the close cooperation between our two countries Tue, 15 May 2012 04:46:29 -0400 /news/embnews_05152012_2.html The United States supports protection of rights for lesbians, gays, transsexual, and bisexuals (05/15/12) /news/embnews_05152012.html In a May 9 television interview, President Obama affirmed his support for same-sex marriage when he said, “I think same-sex couples should be able to get married.” Mon, 14 May 2012 11:26:48 -0400 /news/embnews_05152012.html USS Blue Ridge makes goodwill visit to Indonesia (05/14/12) /news/embnews_05142012.html The USS Blue Ridge, flagship of the U.S. Navy’s Seventh Fleet, arrived in Indonesia May 11 for a goodwill visit and activities with the Indonesian Navy. Sun, 13 May 2012 10:55:18 -0400 /news/embnews_05142012.html United States and Indonesia partner to fight climate change and protect the environment (05/11/12) /news/embnews_05112012.html U.S. Ambassador Scot Marciel and Indonesia’s Special Envoy for Climate Change Rachmat Witoelar participated in a discussion May 10 at @america on U.S. partnerships with Indonesia in the fields of environment, science, and technology. Fri, 11 May 2012 05:07:01 -0400 /news/embnews_05112012.html Ambassador congratulates Indonesian Chief Justice (05/10/12) /news/embnews_05102012.html U.S. Ambassador Scot Marciel visited the Indonesian Supreme Court May 9 to congratulate Chief Justice Hatta Ali on his election as Chief Justice. Thu, 10 May 2012 04:08:32 -0400 /news/embnews_05102012.html President Obama celebrates 60 years of the Fulbright program in Indonesia (05/08/12) /news/embnews_05092012_.html President Obama: "I send greetings to all t hose celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Fulbright Program in Indonesia and the 20th anniversary of the American Indonesian Exchange Foundation". Wed, 09 May 2012 02:58:42 -0400 /news/embnews_05092012_.html U.S.-China leaders engage in Washington and Beijing on strategic and economic ties (05/09/12) /news/embnews_05092012.html High-level American and Chinese officials visited each other’s countries in early May 2012 to engage on strategic and economic ties. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner were in Beijing May 3-4 to join the fourth joint meeting of the U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue (S&ED). Tue, 08 May 2012 11:43:57 -0400 /news/embnews_05092012.html Ambassador hosts “60 years/20 years” birthday celebration for Fulbright and AMINEF (05/08/12) /news/embnews_05082012.html On May 7, U.S. Ambassador Scot Marciel hosted a dinner reception to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Fulbright scholarship program in Indonesia and the 20th anniversary of the American Indonesian Exchange Foundation (AMINEF). Tue, 08 May 2012 04:32:16 -0400 /news/embnews_05082012.html Embassy hosts basketball clinic for students from Bekasi sports program (05/07/12) /news/embnews_05072012.html On May 4, U.S. Ambassador Scot Marciel and staff welcomed to the Embassy high school students from Bekasi to participate in a basketball clinic with former NBA Champion Rick Mahorn, former WNBA star Edna Campbell, and former college basketball player Becky Bonner. Mon, 07 May 2012 03:29:48 -0400 /news/embnews_05072012.html United States Dedicates New Consulate General Compound in Surabaya, Indonesia (05/04/12) /news/embnews_05042012.html U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia, Scot Marciel dedicated the new Consulate General facility in Surabaya today, celebrating our deepening commitment to the comprehensive partnership between the United States and Indonesia. Thu, 03 May 2012 10:26:07 -0400 /news/embnews_05042012.html U.S. Sports Envoys Visit Indonesia to Promote Education and Sports (05/03/12) /news/embnews_05032012.html The U.S. Embassy, in partnership with the National Basketball Association and the Women’s National Basketball Association, brought to Indonesia former NBA Champion Rick Mahorn and WNBA star Edna Campbell as Sports Envoys. Thu, 03 May 2012 04:20:40 -0400 /news/embnews_05032012.html Ambassador Scot Marciel Speaks to USINDO Members about “New Thinking for a New Partnership” (05/02/12) /news/embnews_05022012.html Ambassador Scot Marciel spoke on May 1 to more than three hundred members of the United States-Indonesia Society (USINDO) about “New Thinking for a New Partnership.” Wed, 02 May 2012 04:42:10 -0400 /news/embnews_05022012.html Indonesia’s U.S. Caucus members visit the United States to collaborate with American counterparts (05/01/12) /news/embnews_05012012.html Eight Indonesian parliament members from the Indonesia-U.S. Caucus visited the United States April 23-27 to participate in a series of meetings and discussions with State Department, White House, and Congressional leaders. Tue, 01 May 2012 03:38:51 -0400 /news/embnews_05012012.html Embassy hosts "Generation Change" and "Viral Peace" workshops for Indonesian students (04/27/12) /news/embnews_04272012.html U.S. Embassy Jakarta held the "Generation Change" and "Viral Peace" workshops April 27-28 with 28 young Indonesians from around the country. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 04:04:41 -0400 /news/embnews_04272012.html USNS Mercy to Visit Indonesia for Pacific Partnership 2012 (04/26/12) /news/embnews_04262012.html The USNS Mercy leaves its home port of San Diego May 1 bound for Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam and Cambodia. It will spend 14 days in each country to help local governments and aid providers to prepare for natural disasters. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 05:21:59 -0400 /news/embnews_04262012.html Ambassador hosts roundtable discussion with media editors (04/25/12) /news/embnews_04252012.html U.S. Ambassador Scot Marciel hosted an April 24 roundtable with editors from nine Indonesian media outlets. The discussion focused on some of the major foreign policy challenges facing the world. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 04:37:11 -0400 /news/embnews_04252012.html Ambassador meets Minister for Marine Affairs and Fisheries (04/24/12) /news/embnews_04242012_1.html U.S. Ambassador Scot Marciel met April 19 with Indonesian Minister for Marine Affairs and Fisheries Sharif Cicip Sutardjo to discuss maritime issues and bilateral cooperation. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 03:03:59 -0400 /news/embnews_04242012_1.html Embassy sponsors NASA event with Indonesian technologists to cooperate on global issues (04/23/12) /news/embnews_04232012.html U.S. Embassy Jakarta partnered with the U.S. National Aeronautic and Space Administration (NASA) to bring the International Space Apps Challenge to Indonesia April 21-22 at high-tech cultural center @america. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 02:58:37 -0400 /news/embnews_04232012.html Ambassador Marciel and Muhammadiyah High School Students work to build stronger ties and increase cooperation (04/20/12) /news/embnews_04202012.html Ambassador Scot Marciel met with eight representatives from the Muhammadiyah High School Students Association (IPM), including the organization’s Secretary General Dzul Fikar Achmad Tawalla. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:49:34 -0400 /news/embnews_04202012.html Ambassador visits Bandung and helps launch “EMAS” maternal and newborn health project in West Java (04/19/12) /news/embnews_04192012.html U.S. Ambassador Scot Marciel spent April 18 visiting Bandung, West Java. The Ambassador began a full day of activities in Bandung at the launch of the USAID “Expanding Maternal and Neonatal Survival” (EMAS) program in West Java. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 04:43:07 -0400 /news/embnews_04192012.html U.S. State Department sponsors Startup Boot Camp for Indonesian entrepreneurs (04/18/12) /news/embnews_04182012.html On April 17, U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission Ted Osius delivered remarks at the launch of the three-day GIST (Global Innovation Through Science and Technology) Startup Boot Camp Indonesia. Wed, 18 Apr 2012 02:36:08 -0400 /news/embnews_04182012.html Ambassador hosts reception for visiting delegation of U.S. universities looking to build partnerships in Indonesia (04/17/12) /news/embnews_04172012.html U.S. Ambassador Scot Marciel hosted a reception April 16 in honor of the U.S.-Indonesia Joint Council-led U.S. university delegation who has traveled to Indonesia to create partnerships with Indonesian universities. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 04:38:36 -0400 /news/embnews_04172012.html Embassy holds first-ever “Bekasi Day” to promote the Comprehensive Partnership and mutual understanding (04/13/12) /news/embnews_04132012.html U.S. Ambassador Scot Marciel led the U.S. Embassy “Bekasi Day,” which took place April 12 at various sites around Bekasi, and involved participation from American and Indonesian staff throughout the Embassy. Fri, 13 Apr 2012 04:57:17 -0400 /news/embnews_04132012.html