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This Luxury All-inclusive Resort Has Been Voted Among the Best in Indonesia for Years—and Every Villa Has a Private Pool
Nihi Sumba Each villa is one-of-a-kind, with at least one private pool, rustic design, Sumbanese art, and plenty of plush places to lounge. Hotel guests can spend plenty of time with the hotel's horses and even try equine yoga. Every day at...
Indonesian Sports Apparel Company DRX Wear Launches Smart Sportswear Line with Integrated Health Monitoring Features
Breadcrumb Trail Links Newsfile DRX Wear recently launched a line of innovative smart sportswear that uses integrated health monitoring features to enhance athlete performance and wellbeing Article content Jakarta, Indonesia–(Newsfile Corp. –...
HMI Medical Signs MOA With Ibraco Berhad To Acquire Land For The Establishment Of Its Third Hospital In Malaysia
The new tertiary hospital will be located within the NorthBank Township in Kuching, Sarawak and is targeted to launch in 2029 SINGAPORE, Oct. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Health Mangement International Pte Ltd (“HMI Medical”) has signed a Memorandum of...
Blue ESGap: A new tool for sustainable marine Management in the Philippines and Indonesia
THE Blue Environmental Sustainability Gap (Blue ESGap) framework, which is being piloted in the Philippines and Indonesia, is a novel tool that guides the sustainable management of marine and coastal resources. It uses specialized indicators “to...
Business forum seeks to enhance cooperation between Việt Nam and Indonesia
HÀ NỘI — The Ministry of Industry and Trade on Thursday hosted the Việt Nam–Indonesia Business Forum in Banten as part of the Indonesia Trade Expo 2025, aiming to strengthen economic cooperation across sectors and advance shared goals of green...
Study links social support to better mental and physical health
(Photo by William Fortunato via Pexels) By Talker By Stephen Beech Feeling supported by friends, family and colleagues boosts mental and physical health, according to new research. Just knowing help is there makes all the difference - particularly...
A sham election offers no end to Myanmar’s suffering
Amid the pomp and pageantry of ASEAN Summit 2025 in Malaysia, hidden from sight are 179,400 Myanmar refugees sheltering in Malaysia, according to UNHCR – with Rohingyas making up more than half the number. The 1 February 2021 military coup staged...
Business News | Discover Your Inner Harmony: Wonderful Indonesia Wellness Festival 2025 Awaits
PRNewswire Yogyakarta [Indonesia], October 17: The inaugural Wonderful Indonesia Wellness Festival 2025 initiative, as part of the Ministry of Tourism's vision to elevate tourism through wellness, offers you the opportunity to immerse yourself in...
5 Unique Indonesian Porridges That Reflect Local Diversity
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - For many Indonesians, a warm bowl of porridge is a beloved way to start the day. Most are familiar with the classic chicken porridge, made from soft white rice gruel topped with shredded chicken, yellow curry sauce, and an...
Second oil tanker fire in recent months leads to 10 fatalities at Indonesian shipyard
Ten workers have lost their lives and several have sustained injuries in a fire at a floating storage and offloading (FSO) unit undergoing maintenance at a shipyard in Indonesia. Federal II fire; Source: Lloyd's Maritime Institute via LinkedIn As...
Anwar And Trump: The Art Of Engagement
By Dr Mohd Faiz Abdullah Terms of endearment In diplomacy, terms of endearment could matter more than geopolitical grid lines. When leaders use language that conveys warmth and respect, they build trust and foster amity, paving the way to steer...
Indonesia secures industrial investment deals at World Osaka Expo
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia’s Industry Ministry secured multiple investment commitments in industrial estate development, agro-industry, and sustainable manufacturing during the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, the government said Saturday....
World's largest mine, producing tons of gold, silver, and copper, has its own airport and hospital, is owned by THIS Muslim country
Home Viral Worlds largest mine, producing tons of gold, silver, and copper, has its own airport and hospital, is owned by THIS Muslim country This mine will remain a major gold producer for many years to come. (Representational image: AI...
A CALL FOR ETHICAL AND EMPATHETIC LEADERSHIP – The Interventive Role of the Catholic Church in Indonesia
Joaquim Magalhães de Castro In an interview with the Fides news agency, Father Agustinus Purnama, a 70-year-old Indonesian priest and Superior General of the Missionaries of the Holy Family (MSF) in the province of Java, considers legitimate the...
Indonesia coach Kluivert proud yet ‘devastated’ as Iraq loss ends World Cup dream
Crestfallen Indonesia coach Patrick Kluivert said his players were "devastated" after their pursuit of a place at next year's World Cup came to an end on Saturday with a narrow 1-0 loss against Iraq in Jeddah. Graham Arnold's side claimed the...
Health Ministry to survey free meal program’s nutrition impact
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia’s Health Ministry will measure the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program’s impact on beneficiaries through a national nutrition survey and biannual height and weight checks, officials said Thursday. Health Minister Budi...
Discover Your Inner Harmony: Wonderful Indonesia Wellness Festival 2025 Awaits
YOGYAKARTA, Indonesia, Oct. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The inaugural Wonderful Indonesia Wellness Festival 2025 initiative, as part of the Ministry of Tourism's vision to elevate tourism through wellness, offers you the opportunity to immerse...
DANA and Ant International Launch Digital Initiative for Marine Conservation in Indonesia
Indonesian e-wallet DANA and Ant International, in partnership with Konservasi Indonesia, unveiled ‘Ocean Buddy’, an interactive in-app mini-program aimed at raising awareness and driving public participation in marine conservation. The...
World : Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Oct 17, 2025
INDONESIA 1. LUHUT STANDS BY WHOOSH PROJECT AS DANANTARA FACES PRESSURE TO REPAY CHINA DEBT -- JAKARTA GLOBE National Economic Council (DEN) chairman Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan has come to the defence of Indonesia’s US$7.3 billion (Rp 121.16...
Indonesia urges developing nations to speed up green industry
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia's Trade Minister Budi Santoso on Friday called on developing countries to accelerate sustainable industrialisation by prioritising three key areas of development. Speaking at the second session of the G20 Trade and...