Today's Top 3 News: Prabowo's Russia Visit, Thailand to Cut Visa-Free Stays

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September 2, 2026 | 05:46 pm

President Prabowo Subianto boards the presidential aircraft at Halim Perdanakusuma Airport in Jakarta, September 19, 2025. Antara/Muhammad Adimaja

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Here are the highlights: Prabowo Heads to Russia for 11th Eastern Economic Forum; Thailand to Cut Visa-Free Stays for Tourists From 60 Countries; and Indonesia Pitches $12.4 Billion Infrastructure Projects to Japan.

The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:

1. Prabowo Heads to Russia for 11th Eastern Economic Forum

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto departed for Vladivostok, Russia, on Tuesday evening, September 1, 2026, to attend the 11th Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The presidential aircraft took off from Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base in Jakarta at 23:20 Eastern Indonesia Time, carrying President Prabowo and an official delegation following a limited cabinet meeting at the President's residence in Hambalang. Read here for a detailed report.

2. Thailand to Cut Visa-Free Stays for Tourists From 60 Countries

Thailand will halve the visa-free stay for tourists from dozens of countries and territories, including Singapore, China and the United States, to 30 days starting September 15, as authorities move to tighten controls over foreign visitors.

According to CNA, the Thai Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday, September 1, that the reduction applies to travelers from 60 countries and territories currently eligible for visa-free entry. The measure is part of efforts to prevent foreigners from abusing the visa system and curb crimes involving foreign nationals. Find out more here.

3. Indonesia Pitches $12.4 Billion Infrastructure Projects to Japan

Indonesia has offered 32 strategic transportation and infrastructure projects worth an estimated Rp207.64 trillion (US$12.4 billion) to Japanese investors.

The projects were presented during the Indonesia-Japan Transportation and Infrastructure Business Forum and Business Matching 2026, held in Tokyo on August 27-28. The forum brought together Indonesian project owners and 50 representatives from 36 Japanese companies and institutions.

Deputy Chief of Mission at the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo Maria Renata Hutagalung said the projects were part of investment cooperation between Indonesia and Japan, which has continued for nearly seven decades. Read here for more.

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