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BUSINESSAug 13Indonesia eyes mass production of home-grown EVs by 2028Indonesia hopes ⁠to start ⁠the mass production of home-grown ⁠electric cars no later than 2028, President Prabowo Subianto said on Thursday, in an effort to increase the adoption of electric vehicles in Southeast Asia’s largest economy. The president said the government is currently building a huge factory complex to manufacture the electric cars in the Subang region of West Java province. Prabowo was referring to a 60-hectare development that aims to produce up to 50,000 vehicles annually and...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 13Indonesia eyes gradual implementation of more targeted fuel subsidiesIndonesia is considering a phased approach to implement more focused fuel subsidies, indicating a shift in its economic policy that could impact citizens and the energy sector.thestar.com.my · Malaysia
BUSINESSAug 13Hong Kong new frontier : Where Indonesia grows global - EconomyThe article discusses Hong Kong as a new frontier for Indonesia's global economic growth. This focuses on international economic developments and business expansion.thejakartapost.com · Indonesia
POLITICSAug 13Indonesia reviews rules for foreign digital nomadsIndonesia is reviewing its regulations concerning foreign digital nomads. This action could impact the ease and legality of remote work for foreigners in the country.en.antaranews.com · Indonesia
MILITARYAug 12PLA to hold first joint naval drill with Indonesia in waters east of TaiwanThe People’s Liberation Army would conduct joint naval training with Indonesia in waters east of Taiwan, Beijing’s defence ministry announced on Tuesday. Scheduled for mid-August, the drill will feature the Chinese navy’s Type 054A frigate Honghe and the Indonesian Navy frigate KRI I Gusti Ngurah Rai, focusing on communications and at-sea replenishment, according to a statement by the ministry. “The exercise is aimed at enhancing the two navies’ capabilities for joint operations, deepening...South China Morning Post
DISASTERAug 12More than 100 passengers rescued after Indonesia ferry fireMore than 100 passengers rescued after Indonesia ferry fireAl Jazeera [en]
BUSINESSAug 12Indonesian sovereign fund takes A$3 . 57b stake in JBS AustraliaAn Indonesian sovereign fund has acquired a significant A$3.57 billion stake in JBS Australia. This represents a major international investment in the Australian market.sheepcentral.com · Australia
DISASTERAug 12Indonesia: Passengers rescued after Bali ferry catches fireRescue officials said they didn't find out about the fire until half an hour after it began. A survivor claimed that help didn't arrive for hours after the blaze broke out.DW News [en]
MILITARYAug 12China , Indonesia plan joint exercise east of TaiwanChina and Indonesia are planning a joint military exercise in an area east of Taiwan. This matters as it indicates military cooperation between the two nations and occurs in a geopolitically sensitive region.taipeitimes.com · Taiwan
CONFLICTAug 12Taiwan hits out at China over naval drill with IndonesiaRare joint exercises raise concerns over Beijing’s more assertive conduct in disputed watersFinancial Times
POLITICSAug 12Showdown in Indonesia’s Solo pits Widodo’s dynasty against Megawati’s machineThe rivalry between two of Indonesia’s former presidents is moving onto the political ground where their alliance was first forged, with Joko Widodo’s youngest son preparing to contest the constituency held by Megawati Sukarnoputri’s daughter. Kaesang Pangarep plans to seek a parliamentary seat in Central Java V in 2029. The constituency has been represented since 2009 by House Speaker Puan Maharani – one of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle’s (PDI-P) most prominent figures and the...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTAug 12Taiwan condemns dangerou planned Chinese navy drill with Indonesia to its eastTaiwan has condemned a planned Chinese navy drill with Indonesia to its east, labeling the exercise as dangerous.internazionale.it · Italy
DISASTERAug 11Wildfire at Indonesia Mount Bromo mostly contained as smoke forces school closuresA wildfire at Indonesia's Mount Bromo is mostly contained, but smoke has led to school closures. This indicates a natural disaster that has disrupted local life and public health.naharnet.com · Syria
DISASTERAug 10Wildfires burn across Indonesia as officials cite El Nino as a causeAl Jazeera [en]
DISASTERAug 10Indonesia battles fires as Mount Bromo blaze spreadsIndonesia is combating fires that are spreading from Mount Bromo. This indicates an active natural disaster impacting the region.newcastleherald.com.au
POLITICSAug 10Indonesia’s anti-graft KPK jailed hundreds of ‘untouchable’ elites — Envoy tells ICPCBy Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — Indonesia’s anti-graft agency, Corruption Eradication Commission, KPK, has arrested and convicted hundreds of ‘untouchable’ elites, including ministers, governors, lawmakers and judges, the Indonesian Ambassador’s representative, Mrs Tuty Dityawanty, said Monday. The disclosure came as Nigeria’s anti-corruption authorities sought lessons from Indonesia’s experience in tackling graft, with the emphasis on what […] The post Indonesia’s anti-graft KPK jailed hundreds of ‘untouchable’ elites — Envoy tells ICPC appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSAug 10Indonesian Islamic body warns against cross-dressing in Independence Day gamesIndonesia’s top Islamic clerical body has warned men not to wear “women’s clothing” for Independence Day festivities despite a long-standing tradition of men in dresses playing football as part of the annual fun. Amid a rising tide of anti-LGBTQ sentiment in the Muslim-majority Southeast Asian nation, the influential Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) said in a statement such behaviour was “haram” or forbidden. The MUI said its intervention was “an effort to prevent the covert campaign of the...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 10Discovery of almost 1,000 weapons in Indonesian school fuels safety fearsSouth China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 10Indonesia aircraft carrier acquisition may have implications on IndiaIndonesia's acquisition of an aircraft carrier could have implications for India. This suggests a potential shift in regional military dynamics.idrw.org · India
DISASTERAug 10Haze returns to Malaysia’s Sarawak, Selangor as Indonesian wildfires burn out of controlThe haze is back in Malaysia – with at least two states registering unhealthy air readings on Monday as raging forest fires in neighbouring Indonesia send clouds of smoke northwards. Transboundary haze is a long-standing problem in Southeast Asia, particularly affecting Malaysia and Singapore due to their proximity to Indonesia, where vast tracts of forests and agricultural land become fire hotspots during the dry season. A wildfire scorched 550 hectares (1,360 acres) of land in the Bromo...South China Morning Post
DISASTERAug 10Indonesia’s Mount Bromo wildfire put out but new fires threaten in unusually dry seasonA fire in Indonesia’s ⁠Mount Bromo National Park ⁠in East Java ⁠that burnt 550 hectares (1,360 acres) has been extinguished, according to an official on Monday, but there are new hotspots near the caldera. Gatot Soebroto, head of the local disaster mitigation agency, said authorities had found new fires in ⁠areas around the caldera covering some 20 hectares. Mount Bromo is ‌an active volcano, and is a popular tourist destination and best known for its “sand sea” ‌caldera. The national park...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 10Indonesia strong GDP data prompts resilient but uneven growth forecastsStrong GDP data for Indonesia has led to forecasts of resilient but uneven economic growth. This indicates a mixed outlook for the nation's economic future.scmp.com · China
BUSINESSAug 10Indonesia’s strong GDP data prompts ‘resilient but uneven’ growth forecastsIndonesia’s faster-than-expected economic growth in the second quarter has offered a ray of hope for a sustainable turnaround after months of negative news over the rupiah, investor confidence and global uncertainties. Analysts, however, urged caution about the country’s economic outlook in the coming quarters, saying the latest data also revealed uneven sectoral performance and a reliance on government spending. Southeast Asia’s largest economy grew 5.29 per cent year on year in the April-June...South China Morning Post
DISASTERAug 9Indonesia closes national park in East Java as wildfire expandsFirefighters struggle to battle the growing blaze near Mount Bromo in thick forest and steep terrain.Al Jazeera [en]