Magnitude 5.7 earthquake strikes Indonesia's Seram, EMSC reports

Synergy in village development key for Golden Indonesia: govt

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Strong synergy among all stakeholders is essential to realize the Golden Indonesia 2045 vision, according to Minister of Villages and Development of Disadvantaged Regions (PDT), Yandri Susanto. “If we work hand in hand with...

VinFast launches all-electric VF 7 suv in Indonesia

JAKARTA, INDONESIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 23 July 2025 - VinFast today officially introduced and began sales of the VF 7, a C-segment all-electric SUV with right-hand drive, in Indonesia. The VF 7 marks the fifth model in VinFast's lineup for...

US agrees trade deals with Japan, Indonesia and the Phillipines

US president Donald Trump has today [23 July 2025] announced that the US has reached a trade deal with Japan, in addition to deals with Indonesia and the Philippines. In a press conference, Trump referred to the US-Japan trade deal as “the largest...

Indonesia targets foreign investment with new AI roadmap, official says

By Stanley Widianto JAKARTA (Reuters) -Indonesia will finish work next month on its first national strategy on artificial intelligence in a bid to attract foreign investment, an official said, as Southeast Asia's largest economy looks to join the...

Indonesia’s recurring tragedy: deadly boat fire fuels urgent reform calls

A deadly ferry fire in Indonesia has reignited calls for sweeping reform of its maritime transport sector, with analysts blaming overcapacity, ageing fleets and weak enforcement for a string of recent boat disasters across the sprawling...

Indonesia plans US$8 billion refineries contract with US firm amid tariffs deal: sources

[JAKARTA] Indonesian sovereign wealth fund Danantara plans to sign a US$8 billion engineering, procurement and construction contract with US engineering firm KBR to build 17 modular refineries, according to two sources familiar with the matter and...

Sadot Group Takes Stake in High-Integrity Blue Carbon Project in Indonesia - Expanding its Commitment to Decarbonizing Global Supply Chains

Sadot finalized all the documentation required for its 37.5% stake ownership in the Special Development Group (SDG) Expected to issue 1.1-1.2 million verified carbon credits from peatland and mangrove which are among the world's most effective...

Nickel boom on an Indonesian island brings toxic seas, lost incomes, report says

Nickel mining on Indonesia’s Kabaena Island has polluted the sea, degraded forests and disrupted the lives of Indigenous Bajau fishers and farmers, who have reported severe drops in income, fish catches and seaweed quality. The mining has harmed...

Products of Chinese auto brands showcased at GAIKINDO Indonesia Int'l Auto Show

This photo taken on July 23, 2025 shows products of Chinese auto brands during the exclusive media day of GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2025 at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition in Tangerang, Banten Province, Indonesia. The...

US-Indonesia trade pact shows risks of pressure tactics; India must tread cautiously: GTRI

The US-Indonesia trade pact reflects how Washington's pressure tactics can compel countries to cut tariffs, commit to large purchases, and loosen regulatory control, and India should tread cautiously in ongoing trade talks to avoid similar...

‘Aggressive US pressure can force…’: GTRI warns India against one-sided trade deal; says don’t fall into same trap’ as Indonesia

GTRI emphasised that the US-Indonesia agreement should serve as a cautionary example for India. (AI image) India-US trade deal: America’s trade agreement with Indonesia is ‘one-sided’ and India should look to avoid falling into the same trap, the...

Trump: Indonesia has also agreed, for the first time ever, to COMPLETELY OPEN ITS MARKET TO THE USA. That’s BIG!!! Our businesses will make a fortune. Likewise Japan!

Asian equities resume rally on tariff relief for Indonesia, Philippines

Indonesia equities rise 1.3%, Philippines up 1.7% Thai stocks jump over 2% Singapore shares extend rally into 13th session MSCI EM Asia equities index at Nov 2021 high Emerging Asian market equities resumed their rally on Wednesday, led by strong...

Jakarta targets 1.9 million students for free health checks

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Jakarta provincial government is targeting 1,997,082 students to participate in the Free Health Check (CKG) program in schools, which began in July. "The target participants for the Free Health Check in Schools program for...

President Trump announces major trade deals with Japan, Philippines, and Indonesia

President Donald Trump on Tuesday unveiled what he called a series of landmark trade agreements involving Japan, the Philippines, and Indonesia, signaling a bold shift in America’s global economic relationships. (CNN) – President Donald Trump on...

Hiap Seng shares soar 75% after Indonesian oil giant Chandra Asri buys 11.9% stake

Shares end Wednesday at multi-year high of S$0.021; future partnership between both companies could be on the horizon, says Hiap Seng CEO Max Tan [SINGAPORE] Indonesian petrochemical producer Chandra Asri has purchased an 11.9 per cent stake in...

Indonesia Unemployment: Al Jazeera's Findings vs. Prabowo's Claims

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Unemployment in Indonesia has become a highlighted topic in a report by the independent Qatari news channel, Al Jazeera. In its report on Friday, July 18, 2025, Al Jazeera cited Indonesian government statistics indicating that...

Singapore Police Ready to Assist Indonesia in Baby Trafficking Case

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Singapore Police Force (SPF) announced they are ready to assist the Indonesian National Police (Polri) in an alleged baby trafficking syndicate discovered by West Java police in Bandung. In a statement to Bernama, the SPF...

Tariff Tracker, July 23: Trump’s 3 trade deals with Japan, Philippines, Indonesia

The Trump administration has kept itself busy in the weeks leading up to the August 1 deadline for countries facing “reciprocal” tariffs to complete trade deals with the US.Tuesday (July 22) in particular was eventful, with President Donald Trump...