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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...
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...
Indonesia’s central bank cuts benchmark rate by 25 basis points to 5.25%
The Business Times Singapore
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July 16, 2025
[JAKARTA] Indonesia’s central bank cut its benchmark interest rate for the third time this year, shortly after the country finalised a trade deal with the US that sets a 19 per cent tariff on goods from South-east Asia’s largest economy. Bank...
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...
Indonesia trumpets deal for 19% tariff on exports to US
NHK
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Indonesia said on Wednesday it had reached agreement with the United States on tariffs after an "extraordinary struggle" in negotiations. The Southeast Asian giant agreed to a 19 percent levy on its exports, down from a threatened 32 percent....
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...
Indonesia clinches US trade deal, says Trump was a 'tough negotiator'
The Korea Times
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July 16, 2025
JAKARTA — Indonesia's president said U.S. counterpart Donald Trump was a "tough negotiator" after the two countries reached a trade deal that led to a reduction of proposed tariff rates to 19 percent from 32 percent. The deal is among only a...
Indonesia inaugurates major pesticide factory to boost food security
Xinhua News Agency
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JAKARTA, July 16 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia on Wednesday inaugurated a major pesticide factory, covering 4.5 hectares and located in the Modern Cikande Industrial Estate, Serang Regency, Banten Province. "This facility was built to support the national...
US solar giants demand tariffs in new trade battle against India, Indonesia and Laos
Mint
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July 17, 2025
Major U.S. solar companies First Solar, Qcells, Talon PV, and Mission Solar formally asked the U.S. Commerce Department to impose heavy fees on solar panel imports from Indonesia, India, and Laos. Their July 11 petition claims manufacturers in...
Indonesian Ministry of Tourism introduces Event by Indonesia
Travel Daily Media
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July 16, 2025
The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism formally launched Event by Indonesia, a digital platform designed as a centralised hub for information regarding various events throughout the country. The platform was presented at an event held at the Sapta...
Indonesia to face 19% tariff under trade deal
The Straits Times
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July 15, 2025
JAKARTA - Indonesia said on July 16 it had reached a trade deal with the United States after an “extraordinary struggle” in negotiations which resulted in a reduction of proposed US tariff rates on the South-east Asian country’s exports to 19 per...
Indonesia central bank cuts benchmark rate, welcomes US tariff deal
Channel News Asia
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July 16, 2025
JAKARTA :Indonesia's central bank cut rates on Wednesday for the fourth time since September and said a revised tariff deal with the United States was positive for Southeast Asia's biggest economy amid weakening global trade and slowing domestic...
Indonesia hails 'new era' with US after Trump lowers tariff to 19%
Sabah
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July 16, 2025
Indonesia's leader lauded on Wednesday a "new era" of trade relations with the U.S., following President Donald Trump's announcement that he had lowered the tariff rate faced by Southeast Asia's largest economy from 32% to 19%. The Trump...
Indonesian Boy's Dance Stuns the World
The Daily Tribune - News Of Bahrain
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TDT | Manama Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com It started as a dance, then became a viral meme, and now it’s a big trend among top athletes. In the past few weeks, social media around the world has been full of videos showing a young boy from...
Indonesia following up on film cooperation with France
Antara
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July 16, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Culture Minister Fadli Zon has reaffirmed Indonesia’s strong commitment to following up on the film industry cooperation agreement signed with France. The Ministry of Culture, in collaboration with French partners such as the...
Indonesia hails 'new era' with US after Trump t…
Fort Bend Herald - Texas
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Indonesia's leader on Wednesday hailed a "new era" of trade relations with the United States, after Donald Trump said he slashed the tariff rate faced by Southeast Asia's biggest economy from 32 percent to 19 percent. The Trump administration has...
Indonesia bends to Trump’s trade terms to avoid 32% tariff blow
The Business Times Singapore
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July 16, 2025
[JAKARTA] In a move that underscores the bargaining power of the US under President Donald Trump’s trade-first agenda, Indonesia has agreed to eliminate tariffs on American goods and commit to billions in US purchases in exchange for reduced...
Indonesia's 19-percent US tariff is Asia's lowest: Palace
Antara
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July 16, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The 19 percent import tariff imposed by the US President Donald Trump administration on Indonesian goods is among the lowest for Asian countries, according to the Presidential Communication Office (PCO) on Wednesday. PCO Chief...