Can India's BrahMos and Chinese CM-302 anti-ship missiles work together? Indonesia says YES!

Indonesia is reportedly on the verge of an incredible compilation of supersonic missile firepower as they plan to acquire BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles from India and the CM-302 export variant of the YJ-12 anti-ship missiles from China. The...

Indonesia’s MBG serves 1.4 billion free meals in first year: Prabowo

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto revealed that under the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program, the government has provided 1.4 billion portions of quality food to 36.7 million citizens since its launch on January 6. "As of...

Indonesia loses billions annually to illegal tin mining, says president

JAKARTA: Indonesia is losing more than $2 billion every year to illegal tin mining and smuggling, President Prabowo Subianto said Monday. The Indonesian leader ordered authorities to step up enforcement earlier this month in islands rich in the...

Indonesia sees modest gains in river water quality

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The water quality in 1,066 rivers in Indonesia has improved this year compared with 2024, though most remain classified as lightly polluted, the Environment and Forestry Ministry said on Monday. In contrast, water quality in...

Indonesia suffers massive state losses from illegal mining, smuggling: president

JAKARTA, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said on Monday that illegal mining, smuggling, and other fraudulent practices in the natural resources sector have caused enormous losses to the state, amounting to tens of...

Chinese FM responds to claims of financial troubles for Jakarta-Bandung HSR

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun China stands ready to work with Indonesia to continue facilitating the high-quality operation of the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway so that the project will play a bigger role in driving...

Indonesia Travel Itineraries: 1 Week to 3 Weeks

Lots of people think of Bali when they hear Indonesia. That’s just the tip of the iceberg. This country has around 17,000 islands, each with something different to offer. Wild volcanoes. Jungle so thick you could get lost. Quiet islands with tall...

Indonesia in talks with ride-hailing firms to ensure fair competition and drivers’ jobs

[JAKARTA] Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto said on Monday (Oct 20) his government had been in talks with two ride-hailing firms operating in the country to ensure job security for their drivers and no harmful competition. In a speech marking...

Indonesian students to protest as Prabowo marks one year in office

Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway serves over 12mln passengers since operation

Passengers swipe their tickets to enter the Halim Station of the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway in Jakarta, Indonesia, Oct. 17, 2025, local time. (Photo: China News Service/Li Zhiquan) The Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway (HSR) in Indonesia...

Jonatan Christie Wins 2025 Denmark Open Title, Ending 16-Year Drought for Indonesia

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesian badminton ace Jonatan Christie clinched a resounding victory at the 2025 BWF Denmark Open on Sunday, October 19, 2025, triumphing over reigning world champion Shi Yu Qi after a determined comeback in the second game....

Spike in influenza cases in Indonesia prompts calls for stronger public health measures

JAKARTA - A jump in cases of Influenza A nationwide over the past few weeks has prompted calls for the government to bolster health protocols and boost awareness to ensure the safety of vulnerable groups, including children and the elderly. In...

China says ready to work with Indonesia on Southeast Asia’s 1st bullet train amid debt issues

ISTANBUL China said on Monday that it was ready to work with Indonesia on facilitating Southeast Asia’s first bullet train amid financial challenges and debt issues. Since the launch of the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway train two years ago,...

Indonesian economy receives $22.83b transactions at 40th TEI

ISLAMABAD - The Indonesian economy achieved transactions worth $22.83 billion, which is equivalent to IDR 376.23 billion in Indonesian Rupiah on the closing day of the 40th Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI) 2025. Indonesian Federal Minister for Trade,...

Indonesian singer and politician Krisdayanti bags silver in World Kungfu Championships

Renowned Indonesian singer Krisdayanti has made history by winning a silver medal in the Women’s Single Weapon Routines at the 10th World Kungfu Championships held in Emeishan, China. Krisdayanti, 51, who is also a member of Indonesia’s Dewan...

Wilmar’s Indonesia unit general manager charged over sugar imports

SINGAPORE - The general manager of Wilmar International’s Indonesian subsidiary has been charged by the Indonesian public prosecutor over carrying out unlawful acts related to the importation of raw sugar in 2016. The unlawful imports had...

Minister Says Difficult to Maintain Ranking as Indonesia's Competitiveness Falls 13 Places

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Minister of Industry, Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita, revealed that Indonesia's manufacturing industry has grown by 4.94 percent in the past year. But this growth is colored with structural challenges that caused Indonesia's...

U.S.-Indonesia Tariff Talks Ongoing Despite Govt Shutdown, Deadline in December

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The U.S. government has entered its 20th day of shutdown on Monday, October 20, 2025, affecting its tariff talks with Indonesia. The Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said negotiations are expected...

Prabowo Says Indonesia Will Have a National Car Within 3 Years

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - President Prabowo Subianto announced that Indonesia will have its own national car within the next three years. He made the statement during a plenary cabinet meeting at the State Palace in Jakarta on October 20, 2025, marking...

Indonesia Tourism Industry Association voices concern over revised law exclusion

The Indonesian House of Representatives passed an amendment to Tourism Law No. 10 of 2009 on October 2, which removes the provision recognising the Indonesian Tourism Industry Association (GIPI). This has drawn criticism from the tourism industry...