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The best photos from Oxford United’s trip to Indonesia
Oxford Mail
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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
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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 millers commit to buying 1 million tons of U.S. wheat each year
Capital Press - Oregon
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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...
Indonesia's Most Congested Cities: Bandung, Jakarta on Top
Tempo.co
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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...
Indonesia, US ink trade deal after ‘big struggle’
Taipei Times
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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...
Indonesian Govt Still Reviewing Top Court's Ruling on Election Separation, Minister Says
Tempo.co
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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...
Granddaughter of late Indonesian billionaire Eka Tjipta Widjaja pays S$25 million for S’pore bungalow
The Business Times Singapore
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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...
Indonesian central bank slash rates again to boost growth
Macau Business
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July 16, 2025
Indonesia’s central bank on Wednesday cut key interest rates for the third time this year and left the door open for more as it looks to boost growth in Southeast Asia’s largest economy. Bank Indonesia lowered the seven-day reverse purchase rate...
Indonesia-EU CEPA could boost exports by 50%: PCO
Antara
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July 16, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Head of the Presidential Communication Office (PCO) Hasan Nasbi has said that the government expects the Indonesia-European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (I-EU CEPA) to push up exports by up to 50 percent....
Indonesia's viral Pacu Jalur race joins 2025 National Event List
Antara
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July 16, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Tourism has officially included the Pacu Jalur rowing race from Riau Province in the 2025 Karisma Event Nusantara (KEN) calendar to support the traditional race and boost tourism efforts. “Even before it went...
Indonesia Central Bank Resumes Monetary Easing
RTTNews
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July 16, 2025
Indonesia's central bank reduced its benchmark interest rate for the third time this year on Wednesday, to support economic growth amid slowing inflation and continued stability in the rupiah exchange rate. The Bank Indonesia board, led by...
New Indonesian Passport Design Launch Canceled Due to Budget Efficiency Push
Tempo.co
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July 18, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Ministry of Immigration and Correction has canceled the launch of the new red and white Indonesian passport design, which was initially scheduled for the 80th Independence Day celebration on August 17, 2025. The decision...
At least five dead, including pregnant woman, after ferry fire tragedy
9News
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July 20, 2025
A passenger ferry carrying hundreds of people caught fire at sea off Sulawesi island in Indonesia, killing at least five people. More than 280 people were rescued and evacuation efforts were ongoing after the fire erupted on Sunday. The KM...
Indonesia's Danantara eyes mineral, energy deals in 6 months
Antara
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July 16, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Managing Director of Investment at Indonesia’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Daya Anagata Nusantara (Danantara), Stefanus Ade Hadiwidjaja announced that the fund will prioritize the mineral and energy sectors over the next six months....
Indonesia's Q2 investment rises to 29.2 bln USD
Xinhua News Agency
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JAKARTA, July 16 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia's investment realization in the second quarter of 2025 rose to 475 trillion rupiahs (29.2 billion U.S. dollars), up from 465 trillion rupiahs (28.6 billion dollars) in the previous quarter, a senior official...
Indonesia Needs a National Nutrition Resilience Protocol
The Jakarta Post
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n a world marked by growing political instability, climate disruption, and volatile global trade, Indonesia’s food and nutrition security can no longer be left to chance. The conflict resulting in disruption in the Middle East are only the latest...
Dutch climber rescued after fall on Mt. Rinjani in Indonesia
Xinhua News Agency
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JAKARTA, July 17 (Xinhua) -- A Dutch climber who fell while trekking in the Mount Rinjani area of Indonesia's West Nusa Tenggara province was successfully rescued on Thursday, authorities confirmed. Muhamad Hariyadi, head of the Mataram Search and...
Indonesian kid's dance moves have taken the internet by storm: Viral reels and memes show his unique steps
The Times of India
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July 16, 2025
Rayyan Arkan Dikha, an 11-year-old from Indonesia, is now an internet star. His boat-dancing video went viral. Celebrities like Travis Kelce and Alex Albon copied his moves. Rayyan started dancing at nine, inspired by his family. He is now a...
Indonesia, South Korea boost maritime defense cooperation
Antara
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July 16, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian Ministry of Defense and the South Korean government are seeking to strengthen military cooperation, particularly in maritime defense. This initiative was discussed during a courtesy visit by Park Soo-Deok, Chargé...
Indonesia cuts benchmark interest rate to 5.25 pct
Xinhua News Agency
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JAKARTA, July 16 (Xinhua) -- Bank Indonesia cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 5.25 percent during its Board of Governors Meeting held from Tuesday to Wednesday. The central bank also lowered the deposit facility and lending...