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Indonesian Police Bust Pirate Gang in Riau Islands
The Maritime Executive
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Police in Indonesia's Riau Islands have broken up a ring of pirates who were allegedly engaged in serial armed robberies in the Phillips Channel, a notorious hotspot for criminal activity. Acting on tips from the public and from Singapore's...
Indonesian shoemakers fear Trump tariffs despite lower levy
RTL Today
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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 Rate Decision Due On Wednesday
RTTNews
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July 15, 2025
The central bank in Indonesia will wrap up its monetary policy meeting and then announce its decision on interest rates, highlighting a light day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. The benchmark lending rate (5.50 percent), deposit facility rate...
Singapore police in contact with Indonesian authorities over baby trafficking allegations
The Straits Times
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July 18, 2025
SINGAPORE - In the light of recent media reports linking an alleged baby trafficking ring to Singapore, the police on July 18 said that they have not received any local police reports nor any information on babies being trafficked into the country...
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...
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...
Frenchman on Indonesia death row for almost 20 years over drug offences released from prison
The Straits Times
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July 18, 2025
PARIS – A Frenchman who spent almost two decades on death row in Indonesia over drug offences before being returned to France left prison on July 18 after being granted a conditional release. Mr Serge Atlaoui, a 61-year-old welder from Metz in...
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...
13 people arrested in Indonesia on suspicion of trafficking babies
United Press International (UPI)
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A man and 12 women allegedly involved in smuggling babies-to-order were under arrest in Indonesia on Friday after police moved to shut down a transnational human trafficking operation. File Photo by Mast Irham/EPA-EFE July 18 (UPI) -- Indonesian...
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...
US solar manufacturers file petitions targeting imports from India, Indonesia and Laos
E&E News
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July 18, 2025
U.S. solar manufacturers filed a set of petitions on Thursday asking for steep new duties on solar cells and panels imported from India, Laos and Indonesia, hoping to build on a previous victory in a case against four Southeast Asian countries....
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...
LEPAS's First Overseas Showcase: Redefining Premium Mobility at Indonesia Auto Show
Korea Herald
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July 18, 2025
JAKARTA, Indonesia, July 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In April this year, Chery Group officially unveiled its new brand LEPAS, embarking on its global journey to deliver refined lifestyle experiences. As a key step in its globalization strategy, LEPAS...
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...
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....
Indonesia arrests 12 for trafficking babies to Singapore
Al Jazeera
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July 16, 2025
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...
Malaysia roar to life with Brunei rout to set up decisive duel with old foes Indonesia
ESPN Global
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July 18, 2025
After a shock 2-0 loss to Philippines in their ASEAN U-23 Championship opener, Malaysia desperately needed to bounce back on Friday. And they duly delivered at Gelora Bung Karno, capitalising on the perfect opportunity that lay in front of them in...
Indonesia looking at levy on coal exports to boost state coffers
The Business Times Singapore
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July 15, 2025
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...