10 of the best things to do on Indonesia's Gili Islands

Anyone who’s been to Indonesia's Gili Islands would likely agree on one thing – you can’t help but feel relaxed as soon as you set foot on the fine white sands. These three little islands off the coast of Lombok are a popular holiday destination,...

Daily Clove Intake: A Natural Boost for Heart Health

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Cloves are often used as a kitchen spice or as a beverage spice. Their rich flavor enhances the enjoyment of food and drinks. However, beyond their flavor, cloves also offer health benefits, particularly for the heart. Rich in...

India and Indonesia can lead a southern consensus

The world has yet to recover from the convulsions of recent years — from the erosion of multilateralism, the polarisation of the global supply chain, and the disregard of international law. The rules-based order that countries like Indonesia and...

India sends anti-radiation drugs to Indonesia after Cesium-137 contamination scare

Jakarta [Indonesia], October 15 (ANI): India has rushed a consignment of Prussian Blue (Pru-Decorp) capsules to Indonesia to help mitigate the effects of Cesium-137 contamination after Jakarta detected traces of radioactivity in exported food...

Indonesia denies visas to Israel gymnasts amid Gaza outcry

JAKARTA (Reuters) -Indonesia has denied visas to Israeli gymnasts, costing them a spot in a world championship in Jakarta this month, a sports official in the Southeast Asian nation said on Friday, amid outcry over Israel’s military offensive in...

AYUSH Ministry pushes herbal medicine regulation at WHO-IRCH summit

New Delhi- The 16th Annual Meeting of the World Health Organisation - International Regulatory Cooperation for Herbal Medicines (WHO-IRCH) is being held in Jakarta, Indonesia, from 14th to 16th October 2025. The meeting brings together...

Why wellbeing and security are now central to continuity strategies for  SMEs

For years, supply chain risk was measured mainly in numbers. How fast could goods move? How reliable were suppliers? How tight were costs? That approach worked in calmer times. But the past few years have knocked the system sideways. The pandemic....

Rewilding travel: Southeast Asia’s top ecotourism destinations

The region welcomed over 123 million visitors in 2024, a 30.6 per cent jump from the previous year, putting it firmly on track to breach pre-pandemic levels again before the end of the decade. With tourism contributing 12 per cent of Southeast...

Health in Your Hands? Asia’s Top Health Experts Say ‘Yes’ and Reveal How

Over 100 healthcare leaders from 11 countries/regions convene at APSMI Summit to advance consumer-led self-care in healthcare. The Summit highlights the importance of empowering individuals with knowledge and tools to support resilient health...

Eruption at Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki Displaces Thousands in Eastern Indonesia, Elevating Regional Tensions in the Ring of Fire

Maumere, Indonesia – October 15, 2025 – In a dramatic escalation of volcanic unrest, Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, a notoriously active stratovolcano on the remote island of Flores in East Nusa Tenggara province, unleashed a series of powerful...

Indonesia links family planning to economic, health goals

Nusa Dua, Bali (ANTARA) - Indonesia’s Deputy Minister for Population and Family Development Isyana Bagoes Oka on Friday emphasized that family planning is not only a public health tool but also a vital part of the country’s long-term development...

Indonesia to Deploy 5,000 Professional Chefs to Train MBG Cooks

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) will deploy 5,000 professional chefs to various Nutrition Fulfillment Service Units (SPPG) across Indonesia starting on Monday, October 13, 2025. The chefs, who are members of the Indonesian...

Viatris Completes Acquisition of Aculys Pharma Including Exclusive Rights to Pitolisant in Japan and to Spydia® in Japan and Certain Other Markets in the Asia-Pacific Region

Strengthens Viatris' Presence in Japan With the Addition of Two Innovative Assets Targeting Areas of Significant Unmet Medical Need Leverages Existing Infrastructure and Expertise in Central Nervous System Therapy Area Aligned with Strategy to...

Muslim nation Indonesia wants an active role in peacekeeping and aid on the ground in Gaza

There are more than 240 million Muslims in Indonesia, most of whom have watched the destruction of Gaza with rising horror and supported their Government doing more to staunch the bloodshed, say political analysts. Indonesia’s heightened profile...

12-year-old girl rushed to clinic after getting bit by monkey on family vacation: 'The whole thing was just so fast'

"I looked down at her neck, and I just said, 'Oh my god.'" by Misty LayneOctober 15, 2025 A 12-year-old girl visiting Bali, Indonesia, with her family was bitten on the neck by a monkey. What happened? A monkey bit a young girl on vacation with...

India Rushes Prussian Blue Capsules to Indonesia Amid Nuclear Radiation Scare

Jakarta [Indonesia]: India has rushed a consignment of Prussian Blue (Pru-Decorp) capsules to Indonesia to help mitigate the effects of Cesium-137 contamination after Jakarta detected traces of radioactivity in exported food products. Responding...

Israel Is Still Holding at Least 115 Health Care Workers Hostage, Org Says

Truthout is an indispensable resource for activists, movement leaders and workers everywhere. Please make this work possible with a quick donation. More than two dozen Palestinian healthcare workers held hostage in Israel’s torture camps were...

No extreme heat in Jakarta, Governor assures public

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has assured the public that current weather conditions in the capital remain within normal parameters and do not pose a cause for concern. “As of today, Jakarta is not experiencing extreme heat as...

Economist Impact presents the 5th edition of "Future of Health Asia" in Singapore forging the healthcare landscape in Asia

Economist Impact presents the 5th edition of "Future of Health Asia" in Singapore forging the healthcare landscape in Asia October 16, 2025 | Thursday | News | By Hithaishi C Bhaskar Singapore hosted health, science, and policy leaders to discuss...

Indonesia urges respect for its sovereignty after Australia-PNG defence treaty

The Indonesian government has responded to Australia and PNG's landmark defence treaty, saying it expects the two nations to "uphold the sovereignty and independence" of Indonesia. In the country's first response to the treaty, which was signed in...