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Tinubu Urges BRICS to Rethink Global Governance Structure, Finance, Health
This Day
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July 8, 2025
•Trump threatens extra 10% tariffs on BRICS’ allies DejiElumoyeand Michael Olugbode in Abuja President Bola Tinubu has called for a re-evaluation of the current global governance structure, as well as the financial and healthcare systems, urging...
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...
Search continues for five missing after deadly capsizing in Ha Long Bay that claimed 38 lives
Daily News
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July 20, 2025
Desperate rescue efforts are underway in Vietnam's Ha Long Bay as officials search for five individuals still missing after the capsizing of a tourist boat that has claimed at least 38 lives. The incident occurred on Saturday when the vessel,...
Nagaland counselor speaks on sexual violence at Indonesia Conference
Nagaland Post
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July 7, 2025
Areni Tungoe, a Christian counselor and educator from Nagaland, spoke as an international speaker at the 7th Indonesian Association of Psychospiritual Counselors (IAPC) Conference held from July 1 to 4 in Indonesia. The four-day conference focused...
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...
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 to Relax Import Restrictions as US Tariff Deadline Looms
The Diplomat
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July 1, 2025
Indonesia will relax import restrictions and rules on a selection of goods in an apparent concession in its ongoing tariff negotiations with the United States. This is aimed at enhancing Indonesia’s competitiveness and making it easier to do...
Trump Tariffs: India’s pharma, auto, textile sector to be in focus; here's why
Mint
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July 8, 2025
US President Donald Trump has announced new tariffs ranging from 25% to 40% on imports from several countries, including Japan and South Korea, effective August 1, 2025. The White House confirmed that an executive order delaying the implementation...
Indonesia’s exports rally in May boosts trade surplus, but US tariff risks still loom
The Business Times Singapore
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July 1, 2025
[JAKARTA] Indonesia’s exports rebounded in May after a lacklustre April, giving the country’s trade surplus a shot in the arm. But while the recovery offers a glimmer of hope, analysts note that dark clouds remain on the horizon amid lingering...
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...
BRICS approves partnership to eliminate socially determined diseases
Agencia Brasil
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July 7, 2025
The BRICS countries approved the development of the Partnership for the Elimination of Socially Determined Diseases. The initiative, discussed during the meetings leading up to the group’s Leaders’ Summit, is now included in the Final Declaration...
Brazil's Lula urges Brics to lead on climate and health ahead of Cop30
The National News
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Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has called on fellow Brics nations to usher in a new era of climate and health justice ahead of Cop30, which his country will host in Belem in November. In a speech on the final day of the Brics Summit...
Volcanic eruption of Indonesia's Mt. Lewotobi disrupts flights, threatens public health
Xinhua News Agency
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JAKARTA, July 7 (Xinhua) -- Large eruptions of Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki in Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province on Monday disrupted air travel and posed serious health risks due to the spread of volcanic ash. Several international flights bound...
Indonesian Police celebrate 79th Bhayangkara Day at Monas
Antara
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July 1, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian National Police (Polri) officially commenced the ceremony marking the 79th Bhayangkara Day at the National Monument (Monas) area in Central Jakarta on Tuesday. According to ANTARA’s on-site observation, the...
Indonesia: Preparing for AI’s Expanding Influence and Impact
OpenGov Asia
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June 30, 2025
Indonesia is taking significant steps to embrace artificial intelligence in both education and digital safety, as policymakers, educators and civil society organisations (CSOs) come together to prepare the country for the rapid changes brought...
Indonesia to Ease Import Restrictions Ahead of Trump’s Tariff Deadline
Breitbart
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July 1, 2025
Indonesian officials said on Monday they will begin easing import restrictions and licensing requirements ahead of the July 9 deadline for U.S. tariff negotiations. Members of President Prabowo Subianto’s government promised to deregulate,...
Indonesia Eases Import Rules on 10 Commodities
Tempo.co
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July 1, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesian government has announced a deregulation of its import policy on 10 key commodity groups. This move involves the revocation of Trade Ministerial Regulation Number 36 of 2023 and Trade Ministerial Regulation Number...
Free meals reach 7 mln Indonesians, more kitchens on the way
Antara
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July 7, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia’s Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program had reached nearly 7 million beneficiaries by the first week of July 2025, according to the National Nutrition Agency (BGN). "This number exceeds the total population of...
Wound Care Centers Market Report 2025-2030, With Profiles Of Smith & Nephew, 3M, Molnlycke Health Care, Convatec, Coloplast, Medline, Integra Lifesciences, B. Braun, Cardinal Health, & Derma Sciences
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) The Wound Care Centers Market presents opportunities through specialized care, digitization, and supply chain optimization. Key trends include adoption of advanced treatments, telehealth, real-time analytics, and...
Indonesia, Australia, and India: Overcoming barriers to trilateral partnership
The Interpreter
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July 1, 2025
As the Indo-Pacific shifts towards multipolarity, it is natural for Indonesia, Australia, and India – three influential middle powers – to draw closer. This is not about raw power, but shared potential to shape the region’s future, especially as...