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DISASTERAug 9Indonesia: Mount Bromo wildfire grows, spurs park closureIndonesian authorities have closed a popular national park until further notice. Strong winds and rough terrain are making it difficult for firefighters to extinguish the blaze.DW News [en]
DISASTERAug 8Submerged Indonesian village re-emerges as drought lowers water levelsDrone footage shows the remains of a submerged village re-emerging from Indonesia’s Karian Reservoir after a drought.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSAug 6Indonesia warns against users spreading fake news ahead of its Independence DayIndonesia has sought to assuage security concerns ahead of its 81st Independence Day as it vows to fight misinformation about potential disorder in its capital marring the celebrations, saying the situation is “fully under control”. Some shopping centres and office complexes in Jakarta installed additional safety barriers on their premises last week, sparking wild speculation of possible unrest surrounding the August 17 event. Images of the heightened measures went viral on social media,...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 6Prabowo’s popularity slides in Indonesia amid economic anxiety, policy concernsIndonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s once-commanding approval rating has continued to slide in a new survey, as voters weigh his ambitious welfare and village-economy agenda against concerns over household finances and the government’s ability to deliver. The poll by Saiful Mujani Research and Consulting (SMRC) put Prabowo’s approval rating at 51.1 per cent, down from 81.2 per cent in November and 66.4 per cent in March, while dissatisfaction with his performance rose from 16 per cent in...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 5Somalia , Indonesia Discuss Expanding Cooperation On Blue EconomySomalia and Indonesia are engaging in discussions to broaden their cooperation in the blue economy sector. This indicates ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at economic development.allafrica.com · Nigeria
POLITICSAug 5Indonesia’s Prabowo is happy to play mediator to both Koreas. But does North want him to?Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is keen to visit North Korea – a trip that could boost Jakarta’s diplomatic clout and allow it to act as a bridge between Seoul and Pyongyang. But Indonesians might not support another overseas trip, given negative public opinion of Prabowo’s frequent travels, analysts warn. Plus, he has not even been invited by the increasingly isolated North Korea. At a meeting with the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce at the Presidential Palace on Friday, Prabowo said his...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 5Indonesia has strong foundation for RWA tokenization : MinisterA minister states Indonesia possesses a strong foundation for Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization. This indicates potential for financial innovation and economic growth in the country.en.antaranews.com · Indonesia
BUSINESSAug 5Indonesia Q2 GDP slows to 5 . 29 % y / y , but beats forecastIndonesia's Gross Domestic Product slowed to 5.29% year-on-year in the second quarter, yet this figure still exceeded forecasts. This indicates a mixed performance in the nation's economic growth.finance.yahoo.com · United States
POLITICSAug 5Are Indonesia’s Prabowo and ultra rich ‘9 Dragons’ on a collision course?Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s push to reorganise Southeast Asia’s largest economy around a stronger, more interventionist state has put him increasingly at odds, analysts say, with the country’s so-called Nine Dragons. Known locally as Sembilan Naga, the label is a loose shorthand for some of Indonesia’s richest tycoon families – many of them Chinese Indonesian – with interests spanning banking, tobacco, property, palm oil, mining and consumer goods. It has never referred to a formally...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 4What’s Behind Indonesia’s Anti-Corruption Crusade?A high-profile case is raising doubts about President Prabowo Subianto’s motivations.Foreign Policy
BUSINESSAug 4CoreWeave expands into Indonesia, announces first data center in Asia-PacificCoreWeave is expanding its operations into Indonesia, marking its announcement of the first data center in the Asia-Pacific region. This move signifies the company's growth in a new geographical market.Yahoo Finance
BUSINESSAug 4Huawei Cloud Appoints Redington as Indonesia Distributor to Accelerate Cloud and AI AdoptionHuawei Cloud has appointed Redington as its distributor in Indonesia to boost cloud and AI adoption. This is a business development aimed at expanding technology services in the region.philippinetimes.com · Philippines
WORLDAug 4Moment pilot caught with 70,000 ecstasy pills at Indonesian airportA Malaysian pilot was arrested at Jakarta airport after being found with around four stone (26kg) of drugs hidden in his luggage.BBC World
POLITICSAug 4U.S. to close consulates in Canada, Japan (Nagoya) and Indonesia, sources sayThe U.S. State Department has notified Congress that it plans to close five foreign missions in a rare downsizing ‌of America's global diplomatic footprint, according to people familiar…Japan Today
POLITICSAug 4US weighs closure of five consulates in Canada , Japan , Indonesia , Cameroon and Grenada in diplomatic downsizing , sources saySources indicate that the United States is considering closing five consulates across various countries as part of a diplomatic downsizing effort.shanghaisun.com · China
POLITICSAug 3US State Department to close consulates in Canada, Japan and Indonesia, sources sayThe US State Department has notified Congress that it plans to close five foreign missions in a rare downsizing of America’s global diplomatic footprint, according to people familiar with the notice. In the notice sent to some congressional committees late last week, the State Department said it ‌planned to close its posts in St George’s, Grenada; Nagoya, Japan; Medan, Indonesia; Douala, Cameroon; and Winnipeg, Canada. The people familiar with the notice spoke on condition of anonymity because...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 3Indonesia , Thailand target US$20 billion bilateral trade by 2030Indonesia and Thailand are aiming to achieve a bilateral trade volume of US$20 billion by the year 2030. This initiative signifies a joint effort to strengthen economic ties and expand trade between the two countries.en.antaranews.com · Indonesia
DISASTERAug 3Survivors reach port after deadly Indonesia ferry fireAl Jazeera [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 3Unknown number of people missing after Indonesian ferry fire kills 5South China Morning Post
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 3A blaze on an Indonesian passenger ferry leaves at least 5 dead and dozens missingNPR News
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 2Deadly ferry fire leaves dozens missing in Indonesia’s Java SeaAl Jazeera [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 2Five dead , 41 missing as Indonesian ferry catches firenortherndailyleader.com.au · Australia
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 2At least five dead, 41 missing after ferry catches fire off IndonesiaAl Jazeera [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 25 dead in Indonesia ferry fire, 41 missingSouth China Morning Post