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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...
Indonesian VP monitors wage subsidy distribution in Tangerang
Antara
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July 16, 2025
Tangerang (ANTARA) - Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka visited a post office in Tangerang City, Banten, on Wednesday to observe the distribution of Wage Subsidy Assistance (BSU) funds and ensure the program reaches those who truly...
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...
Indonesia says US trade deal reached after ‘extraordinary struggle’
Regional Media News - Iowa
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July 16, 2025
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...
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 Says US Tariff ‘Huge Win’ for Labor-Heavy Sectors
Financial Post
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July 16, 2025
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
The Straits Times
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July 15, 2025
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...
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...
Indonesian boat capsizes; eight rescued, 11 still missing
GEO TV
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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...
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...
Indonesia’s Deradicalization Program Through the Lens of Umar Patek: From Bomb-Maker to Entrepreneur
The Jamestown Foundation
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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...
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 Police Bust International Baby Trafficking Ring, Rescue Six Infants
Bernama
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July 16, 2025
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
Daily Times
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July 16, 2025
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...
Court Awards UOB in Inflated Housing Loans Case
finews.asia
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July 21, 2025
A High Court in Singapore has awarded UOB over claims in a long-running civil suit regarding inflated housing loans. UOB has been awarded S$17.7 million ($13.8 million) in claims in a civil suit over inflated housing loans involving a conspiracy...
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 launches 5-year US dollar Islamic bond, 10-year green sukuk, term sheet shows
Zawya
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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....