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Government Refers Illegal Mining Case in Indonesia's IKN to Law Enforcement
Tempo.co
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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
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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
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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
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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...
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...
We’re ready to cooperate in Indonesian oil tycoon probe, says immigration DG
Free Malaysia Today
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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...
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....
Something Amiss with the Investigation of Riza Chalid
Tempo.co
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July 21, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - AS an oil trader who has done business under every regime, Mohammad Riza Chalid seemed to be above the law. His name has repeatedly been mentioned in connection with irregularities relating to Pertamina oil imports, but the...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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’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...
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....