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Indonesian tourist arrested at Hong Kong’s The Peak after tumbler hits woman
South China Morning Post
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July 2, 2025
An Indonesian tourist who was sightseeing at The Peak in Hong Kong has been arrested after a tumbler fell out of his backpack and hit another visitor walking below. Police said they received a report at 12.16pm on Wednesday that a mainland Chinese...
Indonesian manufacturing slows down as demand fizzles further
The Jakarta Post
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ndonesian manufacturers remain pessimistic about growth prospects as softening domestic demand continued to drag on output, purchasing and employment in June, which experts have cited as signs of the declining health of the goods-producing sector....
Sanur healthcare zone debuts as Indonesia expands wellness tourism focus
TTG Asia
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July 1, 2025
The launch of the Sanur Special Economic Zone (SEZ), also known as the Health SEZ, last week marks a significant step in Indonesia’s efforts to enhance its healthcare standards and establish itself as a global medical tourism destination. The...
Fire hits East Jakarta Hospital, patients safely evacuated
Antara
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July 2, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Tens of patients were safely evacuated from Kampung Melayu Hermina Hospital in Jatinegara Sub-district, East Jakarta, on Wednesday morning after a fire broke out at around 5 a.m. local time. "Based on information from our...
Scientists trial chlorine as gentler alternative to antibiotics to fight coral disease
Mongabay
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July 2, 2025
Stony coral tissue loss disease (also known as SCTLD) spreads rapidly, causing high mortality rates among reef-building corals in the Caribbean. The most effective treatment known to date is the application of an antibiotic paste, but this poses a...
New Indonesia-focused climate fund launched with first A$50 million
Deal Street Asia
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The Australian government has invested A$50 million ($33 million) in a newly-launched fund to support investments in climate-related sectors in Indonesia. The cornerstone commitment comes through the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG)...
WHO urged to recommit to public health mission amid allegations of undue influence
Punto Central Luzon
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July 2, 2025
A regional coalition advocating for tobacco harm reduction has called on the World Health Organization (WHO) to return to its founding mission, following mounting allegations of corruption, undue foreign influence, and the withdrawal of U.S....
Indonesia steps up efforts to tackle healthcare workforce issues
VietnamPlus
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July 1, 2025
Jakarta (VNA) - The Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology of Indonesia have established a joint committee to improve medical education as part of efforts to address major challenges in the national...
A healthy outcome: Maria Valentina Sposito Lemoine
The CEO Magazine
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July 2, 2025
To give the COVID-19 pandemic its due would be to extend full credit for the rise in holistic wellness. The post-pandemic boom in self-managed health and preventative care has developed into an industry of its own, with ceaseless demand for a...
Minister asks S. Korea to investigate the death of Indonesian migrant worker
The Jakarta Post
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igrant Workers Protection Minister Abdul Kadir Karding asked South Korean law enforcement agencies to investigate the death of an Indonesian migrant worker in a work accident. “The company that employed the worker is being investigated by the...
World : Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: July 2, 2025
Bernama
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July 2, 2025
INDONESIA 1.FINANCE MINISTER: INDONESIA'S TAX REVENUE UNLIKELY TO MEET 2025 TARGET -- JAKARTA GLOBE Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati said on Tuesday that Indonesia’s tax revenue is unlikely to meet the target set in the 2025 state budget,...
Here Are America's 10 Fastest Growing Industries in 2025, Led by Health Care
Tempo.co
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July 1, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - In today’s climate of economic uncertainty, where layoffs and financial instability loom large, many workers find themselves navigating their careers with growing anxiety. Yet amidst the turbulence, America’s fastest growing...
Indonesia plans health system reform with cross-sectoral team
Antara
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July 1, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Health Ministry stated that the joint committee established with the Higher Education, Science, and Technology Ministry aims to improve medical education as part of efforts to address major challenges in the national...
Jakarta Needs at Least 5 Waste-to-Energy Plants, Says Environment Minister
Tempo.co
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July 1, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Jakarta requires at least five Waste-to-Energy Power Plants (PLTSa) to reduce the volume of waste sent to the Bantargebang Final Processing Site (TPA) in Bekasi City, West Java, according to Minister of Environment Hanif Faisol...
Indonesia pushes nutrition aid for pregnant women to cut stunting
Antara
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July 1, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian government has called on the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) to improve nutrition for pregnant women in an effort to reduce stunting, noting that two key interventions still fall short of targets. During a meeting...
Indonesia’s strategic programs aim to create more jobs: minister
Antara
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July 1, 2025
Bekasi, W Java (ANTARA) - The primary objective of all strategic programs initiated by the Indonesian government is to create jobs for the public, Manpower Minister Yassierli said on Tuesday. Current strategic initiatives include the Free...
ASPI USA roundtable: How Australia and US can work with Prabowo’s Indonesia
The Strategist
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July 1, 2025
On the Indo-Pacific geopolitics gameboard, Indonesia stands as a potentially pivotal piece—a country whose strategic choices could reshape regional dynamics for decades. Yet, as revealed during a recent panel discussion hosted by ASPI USA,...
Attacking nuclear sites crosses a line: Indonesia’s moral warning to the world
Middle East Monitor
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July 1, 2025
When Indonesia’s Foreign Minister, Sugiono, addressed the emergency summit of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Istanbul last week, his message was brief but unequivocal: “Under no justification can any party deliberately target...
Who is Merince Kogoya? Miss Indonesia 2025 contestant kicked out amid outcry over pro-Israel video
Hindustan Times
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July 1, 2025
Miss Indonesia 2025 contestant Merince Kogoya's two year-old video about endorsing Israel reappeared on social media, leading to her disqualification. Miss Indonesia contestant Merince Kogoya was disqualified after a two-year-old video endorsing...
Indonesia sees positive economic outlook driven by key sectors
Antara
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July 1, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The strong performance of key production sectors is fueling optimism about Indonesia’s economic outlook, according to Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati. "The manufacturing industry, which accounts for 19.25 percent of...