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WORLDJul 25Punjab Police bring back fugitive gangster from Indonesia after 6-month manhuntPunjab Police remains committed to dismantling organised crime networks and ensuring that fugitives hiding anywhere in the world are brought to justice, Police DGP Gaurav Yadav saidThe Hindu
BUSINESSJul 25Indonesia’s Bali financial hub ‘a matter of survival’: economic tsarBali has “aura” and political titan Luhut Pandjaitan wants to channel it to transform Indonesia’s famed resort island into an international financial centre. But President Prabowo Subianto’s special adviser and economic tsar is not relying on subtle nods to Gen Z slang to sell paradise. Instead, he conjures up a striking image to make his case. A friend recently sent him a photograph of kamikaze drones lighting up the skies over Abu Dhabi, accompanied by a plea: help us get out. Indonesia,...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 24Muslims protest construction of church building in IndonesiaMuslims in Indonesia are protesting the construction of a church building. This indicates local religious and social tensions.christiandaily.com · United States
POLITICSJul 24Indonesia urges focus on jobs , mental health for youth at UNIndonesia is urging the United Nations to focus on creating jobs and improving mental health for youth. This shows an international effort to address critical social issues affecting young people globally.en.antaranews.com · Indonesia
DISASTERJul 24Tornado rips roofing from Indonesian construction site, sends workers fleeingA tornado tore through an industrial site in Batam, Indonesia, ripping roofing from workshop facilities and sending helmeted workers running for cover as weather officials warned that unstable conditions could trigger further sudden storms. The short-lived wind vortex, described locally as a puting beliung, struck VME Process in Tanjung Sengkuang, Batu Ampar, at about 10am on Wednesday, damaging workers’ shelters and scattering construction materials across the site, according to Indonesian...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 24Indonesia must not lag in global AI supply chain : Nezar PatriaAn Indonesian official stated the country should actively participate in the global AI supply chain, emphasizing the importance of AI development for the nation.en.antaranews.com · Indonesia
WORLDJul 23Indonesian babies were trafficked to Singapore. What happens to them now?BBC World
POLITICSJul 23Indonesia’s AI copyright push opens new front in war over digital contentIndonesia’s push to rewrite its copyright law for the age of artificial intelligence has opened a new front in the battle between news publishers seeking compensation for their work and technology companies warning against overreach. At stake is who gets paid when AI systems and digital platforms use news, images, software and other copyrighted works – and how much human involvement is needed before AI-assisted output qualifies for legal protection. Last week, the House of Representatives said...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 23Philippines plugs into Indonesian power link to shockproof energy supplyThe Philippines’ push to establish a cross-border grid with Indonesia highlights the growing urgency of securing energy supplies amid soaring electricity costs, marking another step towards a long-delayed regional power network. Analysts hail the move as crucial for addressing domestic energy woes and unlocking mutual interests between neighbours, though they also point to geographical and supply-chain challenges. Manila’s Department of Energy said last month that efforts were under way to...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 22How China and Indonesia can build a truly sturdy partnershipIn April 1955, amid the Cold War, 304 representatives across 29 Asian and African nations convened in Bandung, Indonesia, to discuss the principles of a more complex future world order. Among them were India, China and host Indonesia. While India would go on to champion the non-aligned movement at the 1961 Belgrade Conference, Mao Zedong’s China and Sukarno’s Indonesia were more sceptical of the colonial, Western order. Then the more US-sympathetic Suharto seized power in Indonesia in 1966....South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 22Indonesia steps up market reforms to avert MSCI downgradeWhen global index provider MSCI warned in January that Indonesia risked being demoted from emerging to frontier market status, it unleashed a wave of volatility, sell-offs and wild trading swings. Six months on, Jakarta’s investment chief argues the real story is not about whether the country can earn investors’ trust. “For Indonesia, this is not about short-term market status,” Investment Minister Rosan Roeslani told This Week in Asia in written replies to questions. “It is about building a...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 22Indonesia free meals programme faces fresh leadership shake - up as agency chief resignsA leadership change is occurring within Indonesia's free meals program as its agency chief has resigned. This development signifies shifts in the administration of a significant social initiative.thestar.com.my · Malaysia
POLITICSJul 22Head of Indonesia’s troubled free meals agency resigns, citing health and stressThe chief of the Indonesian agency overseeing President Prabowo Subianto’s flagship free meals programme said on Wednesday she had resigned, citing health reasons, the second leadership change at the beleaguered government body in just over a month. The ‌resignation of Nanik Sudaryati Deyang, who took over the National Nutrition Agency in June, comes after budget cuts and a criminal investigation into the free meals scheme, which has been dogged by logistical challenges, concerns about quality...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 22Indonesia restarts South China Sea gas project Beijing opposedIndonesia’s long-stalled gas project in the North Natuna Sea is stirring back to life, with its new operator confirming that activities have resumed at a strategically sensitive field after years of commercial uncertainty and pressure from China. Prime Group, the Indonesian company that took over operatorship from Britain’s Harbour Energy, told This Week in Asia that “activities associated with the Tuna PSC have resumed in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements”. The PSC –...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 22Indonesia : Latest youth protests reveal failures of Prabowo crony regimeRecent youth protests in Indonesia are reportedly revealing failures of the Prabowo administration, characterized as a 'crony regime.' This indicates domestic political unrest and criticism of the government.greenleft.org.au · Australia
BUSINESSJul 21Yasuda Logistics Starts Bekasi MM2100 Warehouse Project in IndonesiaYasuda Logistics has commenced a new warehouse project in Bekasi MM2100, Indonesia. This signifies an expansion of logistics infrastructure and business operations in the region.jp.ibtimes.com · United States
BUSINESSJul 21How Indonesia Electric Motorcycle Project Could Shape the EconomyThis article explores how Indonesia's electric motorcycle project could significantly influence the nation's economy.en.tempo.co
POLITICSJul 21Will Indonesia’s decision to join China-led AI body complicate US ties?Indonesia’s decision to join a new China-led artificial intelligence body has raised questions about how far Jakarta can push its digital ambitions without complicating its ties with Washington. For Indonesia, membership in the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (Waico) offers a route to training, infrastructure and a bigger role in global AI governance as it seeks to boost technological development. But analysts said the move could also be seen as a political manoeuvre that...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 21IT News Online - TelkomGroup , Nongsa Digital Park , and BW Digital Strengthen Indonesia Digital Gateway through the NCC Submarine Cable SystemTelkomGroup, Nongsa Digital Park, and BW Digital are collaborating to enhance Indonesia's digital gateway. This is being achieved through the new NCC Submarine Cable System.itnewsonline.com · United States
SCI & TECHJul 21TelkomGroup , Nongsa Digital Park , and BW Digital Strengthen Indonesia Digital Gateway through the NCC Submarine Cable SystemTelkomGroup, Nongsa Digital Park, and BW Digital are collaborating to enhance Indonesia's Digital Gateway through the NCC Submarine Cable System. This partnership aims to strengthen digital connectivity infrastructure.thailand-business-news.com · Thailand
WORLDJul 21Looking south of Singapore : a new vision for partnership with IndonesiaThis article explores a new vision for partnership between Singapore and Indonesia, focusing on relations south of Singapore. It suggests potential developments in regional cooperation.businesstimes.com.sg · Singapore
WORLDJul 21In Indonesia’s island paradise, slavery remains a daily realityTwo hours from the tourist beaches of Bali, slavery is alive and well on the Indonesian island of Sumba, where people are still born into bondage. They work from dawn to dusk without pay, are passed on in marriage, and are sometimes beaten and raped by their masters. Yet most are resigned to their fate because their status “cannot be wiped away”, as one young slave – or ata – Kanisius Kanyali Hambarita said. Slavery has been illegal in what is now Indonesia for more than 160 years, but it...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 20Indian missile technology enhances Indonesia strategic autonomy in broader Indo - Pacific regionIndian missile technology is enhancing Indonesia's strategic autonomy within the broader Indo-Pacific region. This indicates a development in regional defense capabilities and strategic partnerships.ianslive.in · India
DISASTERJul 19Five passengers found drifting days after boat sinks in IndonesiaFive passengers, including a seven-year-old girl, were rescued from a passenger boat that sank in Indonesia.Al Jazeera [en]