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Prabowo’s policies spark both hope and concern in Indonesia
Indonesia’s new administration faces challenges sustaining populist programs and addressing fears of pre-democratic era measures. Oct. 20, 2024: Crowds gathered in Jakarta, Indonesia, to welcome Prabowo Subianto as he arrived for his inauguration...

Rep. Yakym discusses trade deals impact on Indiana industries
U.S. Rep. Rudy Yakym Serving Indiana's 2nd District | Official U.S. House headshotU.S. Rep. Rudy Yakym Serving Indiana's 2nd District | Official U.S. House headshot Yesterday, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) participated in a roundtable with United...

Wonderful Indonesia Unveils the Beauty of Its Top Destinations Across Rome
Wonderful Indonesia, the official tourism campaign of the Ministry of Tourism of the Republic of Indonesia, is bringing the country’s rich culture, nature, and hospitality to the heart of Rome this July. From July 1 to 31, 2025, Indonesian tourism...
Fischer Medical with City of Jember to support Indonesia’s fight against tuberculosis
Fischer Medical Ventures (FMV) has inked a public-private initiative in partnership with the City of Jember, Indonesia, supporting the city with multiple portable, AI-enabled digital x-ray systems designed for mobility, low-radiation exposure, and...

Jakarta governor plants mangroves on Kelapa Island
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Governor of Jakarta Pramono Anung joined a mangrove-planting activity and distributed grouper fish seeds to fishermen during an official visit to Kelapa Island, Seribu Islands District, on Friday morning. Upon his arrival around...

Kimpton arrives in Indonesia: a first for IHG
IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with PT Mustika Adiperkasa and GHS K.K. to introduce the first Kimpton in Indonesia. Set to open its doors in early 2026, Kimpton Bali Ubud will also be the first IHG hotel to open in the...

Evolving healthcare in Southern and Southeast Asia
The emerging economies of Southern and Southeast Asia (India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand) are undergoing rapid transformations in demographics, technological innovations, socioeconomic development, and consumer...

PT Sari Teknologi: Tracing the Journey of the Robot Maker Featured by Indonesian Police
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - PT Sari Teknologi is developing the 22nd out of a total of 27 types of robots exhibited by the Indonesian National Police in the peak event of the 79th Anniversary of Bhayangkara, on July 1. The entity is also the creator of...

Malawi shines globally as 13 students secure prestigious Indonesian scholarships
BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Malawi has made a significant mark on the global academic stage after 13 of its students were awarded the prestigious Kemitraan Negara Berkembang (KNB) Scholarship by the Government of Indonesia. This fully-funded program is...

Indonesia Grants Visa-Free Entry for Brazilian and Turkish Passport Holders
Indonesia has introduced visa-free entry for Brazilian and Turkish passport holders, allowing stays of up to 30 days for tourism, business, and medical purposes. The Indonesian Ministry of Immigration and Corrections has announced a new policy...

IHG Launches First Kimpton Hotel in Indonesia
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world's largest hotel groups, has signed a management agreement with PT Mustika Adiperkasa and GHS K.K to introduce the first Kimpton in Indonesia. Set to open its doors in early 2026, Kimpton Bali Ubud will...
World : Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: July 11, 2025
INDONESIA 1.PRABOWO SEEKS CLOSER BRAZIL TIES IN STATE VISIT -- THE JAKARTA POST President Prabowo Subianto has wrapped up his state visit to Brazil by reaffirming Indonesia’s commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation with the South...

Jakarta Information Commission steps up information disclosure efforts
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Jakarta Provincial Information Commission (KI DKI Jakarta) continues to encourage public bodies to make ongoing efforts to become more informative and responsive to the public’s right to access information. Chair of the...

Qatar to place Indonesian migrant workers in health, hospitality, and IT jobs
Qatar and Indonesia are preparing to formalise a bilateral agreement that will enable the placement of Indonesian migrant workers in Qatar’s key growth sectors, namely health, hospitality, and information technology (IT). The initiative is part of...

Indonesia Grants Visa-Free Entry to Brazilian and Turkish Nationals
Jakarta. Indonesia has begun implementing a visa-free entry policy for Brazilian and Turkish passport holders starting Thursday, July 3, 2025. “The primary consideration for granting visa-free entry to Brazil and Turkey is reciprocity, as both...

Refugees protest on 12th anniversary Kevin Rudd’s ‘PNG solution’
Refugees and their supporters rallied at Town Hall on July 18 to demand Labor stop deporting refugees and grant permanent visas to asylum seekers. The protest, organised by Refugee Action Coalition Sydney (RAC), marked the 12th anniversary of...
The six critical actions Africa must take to stop the deadly trade in fake, substandard medicines
Professor Eliangiringa Kaale|Published 11 minutes ago 4min The time for half-measures and empty promises has passed. African governments must take immediate, decisive action to combat the proliferation of substandard and falsified medical products...
Japan – Launch of Beova(R) Tablets in Thailand for Overactive Bladder
Launch of Beova(R) Tablets in Thailand for Overactive Bladder TOKYO, July 23, 2025 – (JCN Newswire) – Eisai Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo, CEO: Haruo Naito, “Eisai”) and KYORIN Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.(Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President...

Indonesia encourages human-centered AI development
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture, Pratikno, stated that Indonesia continues to push for human-centered artificial intelligence (AI) development. "This is not merely about automating for efficiency but...

Study: 90% of APAC luxury travellers book with wellness in mind
90% of high-net-worth (HNW) travellers in Asia Pacific (APAC) now consider wellness a key factor in their travel decisions, signalling a profound shift in the region’s luxury travel landscape, according to a new report by Marriott International’s...