Indonesia aims to graduate 300,000 families from aid program by 2026

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian government aims to graduate 300,000 beneficiary families from the Family Hope Program (PKH) by 2026 so they can become independent and no longer rely on social assistance, Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf...

Indonesia aims for productivity-driven employment growth in 2026

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia's Manpower Minister Yassierli said the ministry will focus next year on boosting the productivity of the national workforce. "We are determined to ensure that Indonesia's workforce is not only large in number but also...

Indonesia shifts focus from aid to empowerment in 2026 social budget

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia is shifting its social protection strategy from direct aid to empowerment programs, Coordinating Minister for Community Empowerment Abdul Muhaimin Iskandar said on Wednesday. President Prabowo Subianto has directed the...

Indonesia expands rural energy access with community programs

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia's Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources is expanding energy access nationwide through community-focused initiatives, including rural electrification, local oil well management, free electricity connections, and...

Indonesian student wins top prize in IAEA infographic design contest

Depok (ANTARA) - Indonesian student Antonius Fajar Adinegoro won first place in the Infographic Design Contest organized by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). "I created this infographic so that the public and medical personnel can...

India, Indonesia reaffirm Defence, maritime cooperation during CDS visit

Jakarta: India’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan met his Indonesian counterpart, General Agus Subiyanto, Commander-in-Chief of Indonesia’s Armed Forces, in Jakarta, discussing ways to deepen Defence cooperation between Indonesia...

Forestry, Finance ministries cooperate to optimize forest benefits

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Forestry Ministry and the Finance Ministry have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Jakarta, on Tuesday, to strengthen collaboration in optimizing forest functions for public welfare. Forestry Minister Raja Juli...

Digital economy must be backed by strong security: BSSN

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Head of the National Cyber and Crypto Agency (BSSN) Nugroho Sulistyo Budi emphasized that technological development in the digital economy must be accompanied by strong security to anticipate and mitigate potential threats. “We...

IOC’s sanctions against Indonesia a nod to India’s policy: Ministry

New Delhi: The Sports Ministry on Tuesday justified its stand to play against Pakistan in multilateral international events pointing to the severe sanctions imposed by the International Olympic Committee against Indonesia for denying visas to...

China-ASEAN FTA 3.0 fuels free trade, economic integration

(Xinhua) 13:51, October 29, 2025 KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- China and ASEAN signed the Free Trade Area 3.0 Upgrade Protocol here on Tuesday, marking a new milestone for their deepening cooperation and economic integration. Analysts said the...

Tech giant leaders call for global cooperation to balance AI innovation

GYEONGJU, North Gyeongsan Province — Leaders of global tech giants AWS, Meta and Naver, emphasized the importance of global cooperation to achieve a balance between rapid artificial intelligence (AI) innovation and responsible governance. During a...

Assessing MMSPE: Validity and Reliability in Indonesian Kids

In an era where early detection of cognitive impairments in children is paramount, researchers have made significant strides in developing reliable screening tools to assess cognitive function. A recent study led by a team of Indonesian...

ITMF & IAF Conclude Joint Convention 2025 in Indonesia

The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) and the International Apparel Federation (IAF) have successfully wrapped up their second joint convention, held in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, in collaboration with the Indonesian Textile...

CLP Advances Trade And Investment Ties With Indonesia

NT Government Minister for Trade, Business and Asian Relations, Robyn Cahill, is spear-heading a high-level delegation to Indonesia this week as part of the Finocchiaro CLP Government’s Year of Action, Certainty and Security. The Minister will...

SG startup Videotto raises seed funding and other SE Asia deals

Indonesia-based East Ventures has invested an undisclosed amount in the seed funding round of Videotto, a Singapore-based AI video-editing technology startup, according to an announcement. Videotto, founded by 18-year-old entrepreneurs Tay Yao...

Malaysia minister defends trade deal with US amid claims it undermines economic sovereignty

Separately, veteran Democratic Action Party politician Teng Chang Kim called on the Malaysian government to clarify the terms of its deal with the US, especially those that appear to favour the superpower. Among the disputed clauses was one that...

Time for Indonesia’s youth to renew the pledge

inety-seven years ago, on Oct. 28, the youth of 1928 dared to imagine Indonesia before it existed. The Sumpah Pemuda (Youth Pledge) was not merely a pledge but an act of moral audacity, to declare unity, identity and destiny against colonial...

Climate finance for urban resilience

Heavy rainfall and floods continue to plague Thailand's cities. A trifecta of heavier-than-usual rainfall exacerbated by the La Niña weather pattern, unsafe overcapacities at major dams, and unusually high sea tides is a stern reminder of how...

Taiwan’s ASTER_Wise Smart Community Initiative Expands Global Reach to North America, Indonesia, and Thailand

Empowering Smart Living Worldwide with AI-Powered, Secure, and Immersive Community Solutions BANGKOK, Oct. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As smart cities and living thrive worldwide, Taiwan’s TWOWAY Communications Inc. leads a strategic alliance of 13...

FTSE 100 Live: Positive start seen for London blue-chips, GSK and...

8am: Next upgrades too Next PLC (LSE:NXT) has also upgraded its full-year profit guidance after reporting stronger third-quarter sales than expected, helped by the UK seeing less of a slowdown than had been expected. The FTSE 100 clothing retailer...