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Danantara, JBIC partner to advance Indonesia's green economy
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Daya Anagata Nusantara Investment Management Agency (Danantara) inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) to accelerate Indonesia's transition to a digitally connected...

Indonesia's deputy minister taps Gen Z to drive sharia economic growth
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia’s Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Bima Arya Sugiarto, has voiced support for involving the younger generation, especially Gen Z, in advancing Indonesia’s sharia economy. Speaking at a sharia economy event at Gunadarma...
Indonesia detains Trafigura employee in 285 trillion rupiah graft case
[JAKARTA] Indonesia has detained an employee of Trafigura Group along with seven other suspects in a case involving oil procurement by state-owned Pertamina, widening one of the nation’s largest corruption investigations in recent decades. The...

Indonesian ministries team up to boost AI, semiconductor sectors
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Two Indonesian ministries are collaborating to lay the foundation for the country’s artificial intelligence (AI) industry. The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs and the Ministry of Industry are working together as...
Indonesia, EAEU seek to finalize FTA by end of 2025
JAKARTA, July 11 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia and the Eurasian Economic Commission agreed to accelerate the signing of the Indonesia-Eurasian Economic Union Free Trade Agreement (I-EAEU FTA) during a virtual meeting held on Thursday. The meeting was...

Indonesia’s Danantara inks deal with Japan’s JBIC for green investment push
Indonesia’s newly established sovereign wealth fund Danantara has signed an agreement with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) to unlock investment opportunities in decarbonization and circular economy initiatives, according to an...

Indonesia keeps options open with bewildering fighter smorgasbord
If the Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) could have its way, it would be operating fighters galore from aerospace companies emanating from Asia, across Europe and all the way to the USA. However, fiscal realities mean such ambitions remain a pipe...

Indonesia's FM says food security must remain ASEAN Plus Three focus
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia's Foreign Minister Sugiono emphasized that food security should continue to be the focus of ASEAN Plus Three (APT), especially in light of increasing food-related threats and the ongoing global crisis. The minister...

Indonesia must harness demographic bonus, says minister
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia's demographic bonus must be leveraged to generate development gains, Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture Pratikno has said. "We are currently experiencing the peak of our demographic bonus. It can...

Business : US Dismisses Concerns US Tariff Could Alienate ASEAN Member Countries
By Samantha Tan KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- The United States (US) has dismissed concerns that its newly announced global tariffs could alienate ASEAN partners, reiterating that the measures are necessary to address long-standing trade...

Indonesia unveils Grand Design for Population Development 2045
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Minister of National Development Planning and Head of Bappenas, Rachmat Pambudy, emphasized that reliable and meaningful statistics must be grounded in humanity during the launch of the Grand Design for Population Development...

Indonesia opens AI Center of Excellence to boost digitalization
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Communication and Digital Affairs (Komdigi) Ministry has launched an AI Center of Excellence to support the development of digital talents and expand the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the country. “The AI Center of...

Indonesia urges businesses to fund waste management via CSR
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia's Minister of Environment, Hanif Faisol Nurofiq, has urged businesses to support national waste management initiatives by allocating corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds. “CSR funding should be directed toward...

Indonesia bans hazing, tightens school orientation rules
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia's Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Abdul Mu’ti has urged regional education offices to strictly supervise school orientation activities at the start of the 2025–2026 academic year to prevent hazing. Speaking...

Indonesia seeks lower US tariff, Prabowo–Trump talks possible
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian government has not ruled out the possibility of President Prabowo Subianto meeting directly with US President Donald Trump to renegotiate the 32 percent tariff imposed by the United States on Indonesian products....

Indonesia, EAEU to speed up free trade agreement signing
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) have agreed to expedite the signing of the Indonesia-EAEU Free Trade Agreement (I-EAEU FTA). The agreement was reaffirmed during a virtual meeting between Indonesia’s Coordinating...

Business : ASEAN-Based MNCs Could Be Key To Navigating Economic Challenges — Liew
KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- The emergence of more ASEAN-based multinational corporations (MNCs) with strong ties to United States (US) companies could be key to navigating current economic challenges and shaping a new regional growth...

Jakarta, Malaysia explore information diplomacy cooperation
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Jakarta Information Commission (KI) conducted a working visit to the Malaysian Embassy in Jakarta on Thursday to broaden its horizons and explore opportunities for international cooperation in public information disclosure....

Business News | Tirupati, India, Among Asia's Most Affordable Summer Destinations in 2025: Agoda
NewsVoir New Delhi [India], July 11: Digital travel platform Agoda has revealed its list of the most budget-friendly summer destinations in Asia for June to August 2025. From cultural hubs to scenic retreats, these destinations offer travelers the...

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...