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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...

Guns, goals and growth: Indonesia, France boost defense ties
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
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...

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....

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 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...
Indonesia sets coal benchmark price for second half of July
Indonesia set its benchmark coal price for 5,300 kcal grade at $75.94 per metric ton for the second half of July, with the 4,100 kcal grade benchmark at $48.35 per metric ton, an Energy Ministry regulation showed on Tuesday. Indonesia sets coal...

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...
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...

Indonesia Defeats Brunei Darussalam 8-0 in 2025 AFF U-23 Cup
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesian U-23 national team annihilates Brunei Darussalam in the first match of Group A at the 2025 AFF U-23 Cup with an 8-0 score for the Young Garuda. The game took place at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium, Senayan,...

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...

Indonesia Recorded the Highest Number of Deceased Hajj Pilgrims, Govt Reports
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar said Indonesia has become the largest contributor to the mortality rate of Hajj pilgrims during the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage. He mentioned that the number of Indonesians who passed away...

Indonesian U-23 National Team to Face Brunei Darussalam on Tuesday Night
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesian U-23 national team will face Brunei Darussalam in the first match of Group A of the 2025 AFF U-23 Cup at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium, Senayan, Central Jakarta, on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. The match for both...

BEM UI Condemn Prabowo's Accusation of Paid Protesters
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Executive Board of the University of Indonesia Student Council (BEM UI) has responded to President Prabowo Subianto's statement that protesters using the hashtags Dark Indonesia and Kabur Aja Dulu (Just Run Away First) were...

Indonesian Police Uncover Baby Trafficking Syndicate Operating to Singapore
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The West Java Regional Police have uncovered an international-scale baby trafficking scheme. The crime is believed to have been ongoing since 2023. "An estimated 24 babies have been trafficked," said the Head of Public...

Three-Quarters of U.S. Teens Now Use AI Companions, Survey Shows
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - A survey conducted by Common Sense Media found that three out of four adolescents in the United States use AI-based virtual companions for various types of interaction. The study, which examined the use of AI companions,...

Freddy Ibrahim trusts the process as Jordan start afresh
JEDDAH (Saudi Arabia) - Freddy Ibrahim is full of optimism over what the future holds now that Jordan have begun authoring a new chapter for the men's basketball program following the arrival of Roy Rana. The Canadian mentor has been appointed as...

Indonesia unleash six-goal Raven in frightening show of talent waiting in the wings
Hosts Indonesia will undoubtedly face tougher tests along the way in their quest to win the AFC U-23 Championship. Nonetheless, in a real warning to those hoping to stand in their path over the next fortnight, they could not have made a more...
History of air crash probes shows investigators disagree on pilot complicity
In two out of four fatal aircrash probes studied by academic researchers, the investigators from the national agencies disagreed with the United States National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on whether the pilots intentionally crashed their...

Jakarta plans 2026 start for Collaboration Fund
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Jakarta provincial government is targeting to make the Jakarta Collaboration Fund (JCF) operational by 2026 to enhance investment efficiency and support the city’s global competitiveness. “We are also being helped by the...