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BRIN champions radiocarbon dating for Indonesian artifact preservation
Antara
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July 18, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is encouraging joint efforts to preserve Indonesia's historical artifacts through carbon dating. Carbon dating, or radiocarbon dating, is a technique for determining the age of...
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....
Lebanon retain Division A status, relegate Indonesia
FIBA Basketball
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SHENZHEN (China) - Lebanon leaned on Rebecca Akl and Jillian Archer in the endgame to stave off Indonesia, 67-57, and maintain their spot in Division A of the FIBA Women's Asia Cup, Friday at the Shenzhen Sports Center. Archer scored from close...
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...
Injured Swiss climber rescued after falling during hike on Indonesia’s Mount Rinjani
The Straits Times
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July 18, 2025
An injured Swiss climber has been rescued after falling during a hike on Indonesia’s Mount Rinjani volcano, just weeks after the death of a Brazilian woman there. The man, identified as 46-year-old Benedikt Emmenegger, broke his leg after falling...
Skilled workers needed for Indonesia’s green future, says minister
ETHRWorld Southeast Asia
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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...
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...
US solar makers seek tariffs against India, Indonesia, Laos
The Hindu Business Line
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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...
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 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 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...
19% US Tariff Reflects Indonesia's Weak Negotiating Power, Analyst Says
Tempo.co
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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...
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....
Jens Raven Set to Play for Indonesia U-23 Against the Philippines
Tempo.co
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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
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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...
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...