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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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'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...
Need to adopt quake-resistant building standards: BNPB
Antara
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July 21, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) has called for making earthquake-resistant construction the standard for multi-story buildings nationwide, following the inauguration of a multi-hazard command center building in...
Indonesia says US trade deal reached after 'extraordinary struggle'
Channel News Asia
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July 16, 2025
JAKARTA: Indonesian leader Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday (Jul 16) hailed a "new era of mutual benefit" with Washington after President Donald Trump announced Indonesian goods entering the United States would face a 19 per cent tariff, far below...
Indonesia central bank cuts lending facility rate by 25 bps to 6%
Channel News Asia
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July 16, 2025
JAKARTA :Indonesia's central bank delivered on Wednesday its fourth rate cut in an easing cycle that began in September, boosting support for Southeast Asia's biggest economy as it faces pressure from weakening global trade and slowing domestic...
Indonesia's 11-year-old 'aura farming' star goes viral
Gulf News
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Who is Rayyan Arkan Dhika? Born on December 28, 2014, in Kuantan Singingi, Riau, Indonesia, Rayyan is currently a Class 5 student. He began dancing on boats at just nine years old, following in the footsteps of his father and uncle, both...
Indonesia hails 'new era' with US after Trump trade pact
The Times Republican - Iowa
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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...
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...
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...
Indonesian shoemakers fear Trump tariffs despit…
Fort Bend Herald - Texas
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At a leather boot shop in the Indonesian city of Bandung, workers handle an order from Texas but owner Etnawati Melani says she fears such business will dwindle when Donald Trump's tariffs hit exports. The United States is Indonesia's biggest...
Indonesia calls trade deal with U.S. an ‘extraordinary struggle’
News.Az
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The United States and Indonesia have finalized a trade agreement following what Jakarta described as an “extraordinary struggle,” after months of tense negotiations. The deal, announced by President Donald Trump on Tuesday, reduces U.S. tariffs on...