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Indonesia advances health tourism vision with Sanur SEZ development in Bali
JAKARTA, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia is planning to become a regional hub for health and wellness tourism with the development of the Sanur Health Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Bali, the country's first integrated destination combining...
World News | Israel: Millions Allocated to Improve National Mental Health Program
Tel Aviv [Israel], October 20 (ANI/TPS): The government approved the Health Minister's proposal to increase the sources of the government funded health basket to 541 million Shekels (USD 163 million). This follows a "comprehensive" move by...
Spike in influenza cases prompts calls for stronger public health measures
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 recent weeks,...
Airlines Flight From Jakarta to Medina Diverted to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport After Passenger Falls Unconscious
Thiruvananthapuram, October 20: A Saudia Airlines flight from Jakarta to Medina was diverted to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala due to a medical emergency. A passenger onboard the flight fell unconscious, prompting the...
Protests and food poisonings test Indonesian president's first year in office
Suranjana TewariAsia Business Correspondent ShareSave School halls have been transformed into clinics to help treat students When Prabowo Subianto campaigned to become Indonesia's new president, he promised dynamic economic growth and major social...
Indonesian nickel industry harming local communities, environment, report says
Open this photo in gallery:An aerial photo taken in December, 2024, by Indonesian NGO Auriga Nusantara shows a nickel mining site on Gag Island in Raja Ampat, Southwest Papua, Indonesia.Supplied/AFP/Getty Images The expansion of Indonesia’s nickel...
Antengene Presents Latest ATG-022 Clinical Data at ESMO 2025 Demonstrating Efficacy Across All CLDN18.2 Expression Levels and Exceptional Tolerability
SHANGHAI and HONG KONG, Oct. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Antengene Corporation Limited ("Antengene", SEHK: 6996.HK), a leading innovative, commercial-stage global biotech company dedicated to discovering, developing and commercializing first-in-class...
In Indonesia, Prabowo's first year in power marked by arrests and protests
Read the story in Bahasa Indonesia Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's election victory last year came with a dramatic rebrand. Once known for his military past, Prabowo, who is more commonly referred to by his first name, reinvented himself...
Indonesia develops thematic villages to boost nutrition, economy
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia is developing specialized "thematic villages" to support the national free nutritious meals program and drive rural economic growth, a senior official said on Thursday. The initiative focuses on building food-producing...
Muhammadiyah team becomes Indonesia's first WHO-verified EMT
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Muhammadiyah Emergency Medical Team (EMT) has officially received verification from the World Health Organization (WHO), becoming Indonesia's first internationally certified emergency medical team and the 16th worldwide....
Indonesia falls short in bid to increase its share of southern bluefin tuna catch
The Commission for the Conservation of Southern Bluefin Tuna (CCSBT), a multilateral body that manages the stock of southern bluefin tuna, held its annual meeting Oct. 6-9 in Bali, Indonesia. Indonesia pushed for a larger share of the global...
The prizewinning author who almost lost his nerve
If scale of ambition is a measure of significance, the author Sunil Amrith cannot be beaten. The Burning Earth, his history of the relationship between humans and nature, covers almost every aspect of global existence for 500 years and more – from...
A New Education System for Indonesia: A National Promise
Indonesia’s schools tell a story of two nations. Across Jakarta and Java, classrooms buzz with potential; in parts of Papua and eastern Indonesia, children struggle to finish elementary education. Decades of rapid growth have significantly...
Trade Expo Indonesia transcations reach US$22.8 billion
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The total transactions recorded at the 2025 Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI) reached US$22.8 billion, surpassing the initial target of US$16.5 billion, according to Trade Minister Budi Santoso. “The transactions recorded during the...
Saudia flight from Jakarta diverted to Thiruvananthapuram after passenger falls unconscious
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], October 19 (ANI): A Saudia Airlines flight from Jakarta to Medina was diverted to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala due to a medical emergency. A passenger onboard the flight fell unconscious,...
India News | Sanskrit Regaining Popularity Among Youth Through Social Media: PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat
New Delhi [India], October 26 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that Sanskrit is once again gaining popularity among the youth through social media and cultural content, Prime Minister addressing the 127th episode of his monthly...
Indonesia, Poland exploring cooperation to improve talent development
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia’s Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology on Thursday voiced support for expanding cooperation with Poland to boost talent development in research, language studies, and the gaming industry. Deputy...
World News | Saudia Flight from Jakarta Diverted to Thiruvananthapuram After Passenger Falls Unconscious
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], October 19 (ANI): A Saudia Airlines flight from Jakarta to Medina was diverted to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala due to a medical emergency. A passenger onboard the flight fell unconscious,...
Aquastar USA Shrimp Recalled Due to Possible Health Risk
October 17, 2025, AquaStar (USA) Corp of Seattle, WA is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of frozen shrimp imported from Indonesia because they may have been prepared, packed, or held under conditions whereby they may have become exposed to...
Saudia Flight Diverts to Thiruvananthapuram Over Mid-Air Medical Emergency
Thiruvananthapuram ~A Saudia flight from Jakarta in Indonesia to Madinah in Saudi Arabia was diverted to the airport here on Sunday following a medical emergency on board, airport authorities said. According to airport officials, Saudia flight...