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Comfee Officially Launches in Indonesia with Gusto Aircon, Bringing a Smarter Lifestyle to Young Generation
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...

Indonesia says US trade deal reached after ‘extraordinary struggle’
By Stefanno Sulaiman and Gayatri Suroyo JAKARTA (Reuters) – Indonesia said on Wednesday it had reached a trade deal with the United States after an “extraordinary struggle” in negotiations which resulted in a reduction of proposed U.S. tariff...

We’re ready to cooperate in Indonesian oil tycoon probe, says immigration DG
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...

Need accurate data for precise stunting handling: govt
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture Pratikno underscored the importance of accurate data to make stunting handling policies more targeted. “Indonesia is too large, too diverse to implement uniform policies....

Ministry prepares Internet services, training for co-ops
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia's Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs is preparing digitalization support, including high-speed Internet services and digital training, for the Red and White Village Cooperatives program. Communications and...

Indonesia Says US Tariff ‘Huge Win’ for Labor-Heavy Sectors
He suggested that Indonesia’s entry into the BRICS bloc, coming after Trump criticized the grouping and threatened higher tariffs for members, hadn’t ultimately affected the outcome of talks. Indonesia joined the grouping for economic reasons to...
Indonesia police detain 12 suspects over baby trafficking ring linked to Singapore
BANDUNG, Indonesia – Indonesian authorities have detained 12 suspects after uncovering an alleged baby trafficking ring that sent more than a dozen infants to Singapore, a police official told AFP on July 15. The case was discovered after a parent...
World : Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: 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 boat capsizes; eight rescued, 11 still missing
JAKARTA: Rescuers in Indonesia are searching for 11 people still missing after a boat overturned in rough weather near the Mentawai Islands in West Sumatra province, the local search and rescue agency said on Tuesday. The accident happened on...
Indonesia’s Deradicalization Program Through the Lens of Umar Patek: From Bomb-Maker to Entrepreneur
Executive Summary: Indonesia has enjoyed some success with deradicalizing high-level militants, including Umar Patek, a key bomb-maker involved with the deadly 2002 Bali bombings. This approach has involved the use of mentorship and...

The best photos from Oxford United’s trip to Indonesia
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 Police Bust International Baby Trafficking Ring, Rescue Six Infants
By Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar JAKARTA, July 16 (Bernama) -- Indonesian police have busted an international baby trafficking syndicate believed to have been operating since 2023, rescuing six infants and arresting 12 suspects in a major...

Indonesia expresses desire to boost defence ties with Pakistan
Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met Indonesian Defense Minister, Lieutenant General (Retd) Syafrie Samsudin on Tuesday at the Prime Minister Office. While recalling his cordial meeting with the Indonesian President Prabowo Subiantuo at...
Indonesia launches 5-year US dollar Islamic bond, 10-year green sukuk, term sheet shows
SINGAPORE/JAKARTA: Indonesia has launched a five-year U.S. dollar-denominated Islamic bond, or sukuk, with an initial price guidance of 4.85%, along with a 10-year green sukuk at 5.5%, according to a term sheet reviewed by Reuters on Wednesday....

Indonesia arrests 12 for trafficking babies to Singapore
Police say the suspects have sent more than a dozen babies to Singapore for adoption. Police in Indonesia have arrested 12 people after uncovering a human trafficking ring that has sent more than a dozen babies to Singapore for adoption. The West...
Indonesia looking at levy on coal exports to boost state coffers
Prabowo Subianto’s administration has been rolling out an array of revenue-boosting measures to fund the president’s big-ticket spending plansPublished Tue, Jul 15, 2025 · 12:03 PM [JAKARTA] Indonesia, the world’s biggest coal exporter, may impose...
Indonesia Foils Smuggling of Over 1,200 Endangered Birds
TDT | Manama Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com Indonesian authorities have stopped an attempt to smuggle more than 1,200 endangered Javan white-eye birds, officials said on Sunday. The birds were found on Friday packed into eight cages at a port on...

Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto said he had a 'very good' call with Trump
Indiana, PA (15701) Today Scattered thunderstorms during the morning becoming more widespread this afternoon. Storms may contain strong gusty winds. High 81F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70%.. Tonight Thunderstorms likely this evening....
Indonesia Mandates 0.5% E-commerce Tax on SME Sellers
Indonesia’s Finance Ministry will require major e-commerce platforms to collect a 0.5% income tax on small and medium-sized sellers with annual turnovers between 500 million and 4.8 billion rupiah (US$30,800–$296,000). The regulation, effective...

Indonesia seeks to strengthen defence ties with Pakistan
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday reiterated that Pakistan was committed to enhance bilateral cooperation with Indonesia in all avenues, including economic, strategic, trade sectors, as well as in the field of...