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US solar makers seek tariffs against India, Indonesia, Laos

The Hindu Business Line · July 18, 2025

US solar manufacturers said they have filed new trade petitions against India, Indonesia and Laos alleging illegal practices by largely Chinese-owned companies operating in those countries. The new anti-dumping and countervailing duty petitions...

Skilled workers needed for Indonesia’s green future, says minister

ETHRWorld Southeast Asia · July 18, 2025

Indonesia’s Ministry of Manpower is intensifying efforts to equip its workforce with future-ready skills as the country positions itself as a hub for the electric vehicle (EV) industry. Manpower Minister Yassierli highlighted that without a...

19% US Tariff Reflects Indonesia's Weak Negotiating Power, Analyst Says

Tempo.co · July 18, 2025

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Suroto, Chairperson of the Association of Strategic Socio-Economic Cadres (AKSES), criticized the 19 percent reciprocal tariff imposed by the United States on Indonesian exports. He argued that the agreement does little to...

Jens Raven Set to Play for Indonesia U-23 Against the Philippines

Tempo.co · July 18, 2025

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The coach of the Indonesian U-23 national team, Gerald Vanenburg, stated that Jens Raven is ready to play in the match against the Philippines in the second match of Group A of the ASEAN U-23 Championship or the 2025 AFF U-23...

Government Refers Illegal Mining Case in Indonesia's IKN to Law Enforcement

Tempo.co · July 18, 2025

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The police have exposed a case of illegal mining in the Nusantara Capital (IKN), which has cost the country Rp5.7 trillion. Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Bahlil Lahadalia, has given his response. Bahlil stated that...

Comfee Officially Launches in Indonesia with Gusto Aircon, Bringing a Smarter Lifestyle to Young Generation

The Laotian Times · July 18, 2025

JARKATA, Indonesia, July 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Comfee, as Germany’s No.1 air conditioner brand, specially targeting young generations for local markets, is making its official debut in Indonesia this July with the launch of the Gusto series. A...

Google Cloud Opens Jakarta-Based Security Data Region for Local Compliance

The Fast Mode · July 18, 2025

Google Cloud announced the launch of Indonesia BerdAIa for Security, a new cybersecurity-focused program to strengthen the cyber resilience of Indonesia’s key sectors with Google Cloud Security solutions, expertise, and training. At the heart of...

Guns, goals and growth: Indonesia, France boost defense ties

The Jakarta Post ·

he frequent meetings of Indonesian and French high-level officials over the past years underscore the strengthening diplomatic and defense ties between the two countries. President Prabowo Subianto visited France earlier this week to attend...

We’re ready to cooperate in Indonesian oil tycoon probe, says immigration DG

Free Malaysia Today · July 17, 2025

Immigration director-general Zakaria Shaaban says his department will give its full cooperation if an official request is made by Indonesian authorities. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian immigration department says it is prepared to...

Ferry Bursts into Flames with 280 Passengers Onboard, Forcing Many to Jump into the Sea to Escape Inferno By Escher Walcott

People - New York ·

NEED TO KNOW A fire tore through a ferry carrying 280 passengers while off the coast of Indonesia on Sunday, July 20 Footage shared on social media shows passengers leaping into the sea to escape the inferno At least one person has died amid the...

Indonesia gains approval to build haj village near Grand Mosque in Mecca

The Jakarta Post ·

ndonesia has obtained approval from Saudi Arabia to build a village for haj pilgrims near the Grand Mosque in Mecca, a cabinet minister has confirmed. Investment and Downstream Minister Rosan Roeslani said Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin...

The best photos from Oxford United’s trip to Indonesia

Oxford Mail ·

The U’s won their first Group A game 6-3 against a Liga Indonesia All-Star side, with the match played at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium in Jakarta. United then made the city of Bandung their base, winning their second Group A match 4-0...

World : Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: July 18, 2025

Bernama · July 18, 2025

INDONESIA 1. FOREIGN WORKER PERMIT SCANDAL: INDONESIA’S ANTI-GRAFT BODY DETAINS FOUR SENIOR OFFICIALS -- JAKARTA GLOBE The Corruption Eradication Commission on Thursday announced the detention of four suspects in an alleged bribery and extortion...

Indonesian president declares ‘new era’ as US agree to lower tariffs

New National Star · July 16, 2025

Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday celebrated what he called a “new era” in trade relations with the United States, after President Donald Trump agreed to cut tariffs on Indonesian goods from 32 percent to 19 percent. The deal...

Indonesian millers commit to buying 1 million tons of U.S. wheat each year

Capital Press - Oregon · July 16, 2025

Published 12:00 pm Wednesday, July 16, 2025 Joe Sowers, U.S. Wheat Associates regional vice president for South and Southeast Asia, front row, far left, participates in the signing of a memorandum of understanding with APTINDO, Indonesia’s flour...

Granddaughter of late Indonesian billionaire Eka Tjipta Widjaja pays S$25 million for S’pore bungalow

The Business Times Singapore · July 18, 2025

Published Fri, Jul 18, 2025 · 09:49 AM [SINGAPORE] A granddaughter of the late Indonesian billionaire Eka Tjipta Widjaja has purchased one of Singapore’s highly coveted bungalows for S$25 million. Mimi Yuliana Maeloa bought the house covering...

Indonesia's Most Congested Cities: Bandung, Jakarta on Top

Tempo.co · July 16, 2025

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - TomTom Traffic Index has released a list of cities with the highest level of traffic congestion in Indonesia. It's worth noting that Jakarta is not sitting at the top, as Bandung takes the spot as the most congested city in the...

Indonesian Govt Still Reviewing Top Court's Ruling on Election Separation, Minister Says

Tempo.co · July 16, 2025

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta -- Minister of Home Affairs Tito Karnavian said the government is still reviewing the Constitutional Court's decision on separating the general and regional elections. The government will conduct a study before taking further...

Indonesia, US ink trade deal after ‘big struggle’

Taipei Times · July 16, 2025

Indonesia yesterday said that it had reached a trade deal with the US after an “extraordinary struggle” in negotiations that resulted in a reduction of proposed US tariff rates on the Southeast Asian country’s exports to 19 percent from 32...

KOSTCON 2025 kicks off global tour, turning K-drama OSTs into a genre of their own

allkpop ·

KOSTCON 2025 is setting out to redefine the way fans experience Korean drama music. Marking the world’s first large-scale concert exclusively dedicated to K-drama original soundtracks (OSTs), the tour opens this Saturday, August 2, 2025, at...