China Premier Li says to expand imports from Indonesia BEIJING: China stands ready to expand imports of Indonesian bulk commodities and premium agricultural and fishery... Published 08 Sep, 2023 01:39pm
World China warns against ‘new Cold War’ as big powers meet in SE Asia JAKARTA: China’s premier said on Wednesday major powers must keep their differences under control and avoid “a... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
World 5.4-magnitude quake shakes Indonesian island KUPANG: A deep, 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck the eastern Indonesian island of Timor on Thursday, a US monitor... Published 31 Aug, 2023 04:49pm
World Teacher’s hijab complaint: Indonesian school shaves 14 girls’ hair JAKARTA: A school on Indonesia’s main island has partially shaved the heads of more than a dozen girls, its... Published 29 Aug, 2023 06:01am
Business & Finance Indonesia posts first quarterly current account deficit in 2 years JAKARTA: Indonesia’s current account returned to a deficit for the first time in two years in the second quarter,... Published 22 Aug, 2023 10:03am
World Indonesian president tables $216bn budget for 2024 JAKARTA: Indonesian President Joko Widodo proposed a budget of 3,304.1 trillion rupiah ($216.24 billion) on... Published 16 Aug, 2023 02:34pm
World Boat with 4 Australians missing off Indonesia BANDA ACEH, (Indonesia): Rescuers are searching for seven people, including four Australian tourists, who went... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
Business & Finance Indonesia’s July inflation rate slows to 3.08% y/y JAKARTA: Indonesia’s annual inflation rate cooled further to 3.08% in July, moving closer to the middle of the... Published 01 Aug, 2023 09:48am
World China open to deepen partnership with Indonesia, says Xi BEIJING: China is willing to deepen its strategic cooperation with Indonesia, state media cited President Xi Jinping... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:42pm
World 15 dead, 19 missing after Indonesia boat sinks KENDARI: At least 15 people were killed and 19 more were missing on Monday after a wooden boat sank off the coast of... Published 24 Jul, 2023 10:50am
World Suspected crude oil transfer: Indonesia seizes Iran-flagged tanker JAKARTA: Indonesian maritime authorities seized an Iranian-flagged tanker carrying more than 200,000 metric tons of... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
World Indonesia’s June inflation eases to lowest in 14 months JAKARTA: Indonesia’s annual inflation rate in June eased to 3.52%, settling into the central bank’s target range for... Published 03 Jul, 2023 10:57am
Pakistan Pakistanis mesmerized by beauty of Indonesia’s islands ISLAMABAD: Indonesia’s amazingly beautiful islands Bali and Lombok, surrounded by lush green mountains and... Published 03 Jul, 2023 07:22am
World World Bank approves Indonesia loan, funding for clean energy and health JAKARTA: The World Bank said on Tuesday it had approved a $1.14 billion project to expand access to cleaner... Published 27 Jun, 2023 07:31pm
Business & Finance TikTok to spend billions in SE Asia as e-commerce move pays off JAKARTA: Tik Tok’s chief executive said Thursday the company would pour billions of dollars into Southeast Asia in... Published 19 Jun, 2023 06:54am
World Japan’s emperor arrives in Indonesia for first state visit JAKARTA: Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako arrived in the Indonesian capital Jakarta on Saturday for their... Published 17 Jun, 2023 03:27pm
Markets Indonesia agrees potential 1mn T rice import deal with India JAKARTA: Indonesia has signed an agreement with the Indian government to potentially import 1 million tonnes of rice... Published 16 Jun, 2023 10:55am
Technology TikTok to invest billions of dollars in Southeast Asia JAKARTA: Short video app TikTok, owned by China’s ByteDance, said on Thursday it would invest billions of dollars in... Published 15 Jun, 2023 09:30am
Business & Finance Indonesia May exports up nearly 1%, beating forecast JAKARTA: Indonesia exported $21.72 billion worth of goods in May, up 0.96% on a yearly basis from the same month a... Published 15 Jun, 2023 09:20am
World Indonesia’s Anak Krakatoa volcano erupts, spews huge ash column JAKARTA: Indonesia’s Anak Krakatoa volcano erupted on Friday, belching a column of ash more than three kilometres... Published 09 Jun, 2023 12:14pm
Markets Indonesia aims to raise 2023 white sugar output 8.3% y/y JAKARTA: Indonesia wants to raise its white sugar output to 2.6 million tonnes this year, the country’s National... Published 05 Jun, 2023 09:13am
World Indonesia proposes demilitarised zone, UN referendum for Ukraine peace plan SINGAPORE: Indonesia’s defence minister on Saturday proposed a peace plan for the war in Ukraine, calling for a... Published 03 Jun, 2023 11:59am
Markets Indonesia puts nickel export levy on hold to devise a price index first JAKARTA: Indonesia, the world’s top nickel producer, has put on hold plans to tax nickel product exports while it... Published 30 May, 2023 10:25am
World Indonesia, Iran sign preferential trade agreement BOGOR, (Indonesia): The leaders of Indonesia and Iran on Tuesday signed a preferential trade agreement to expand... Published 24 May, 2023 05:57am
Markets Indonesia sets May 16-31 crude palm oil reference price at $893.23/t JAKARTA: Indonesia set its crude palm oil (CPO) reference price at $893.23 per tonne for the period of May 16-31, a... Published 15 May, 2023 01:12pm
World Myanmar makes no progress on peace; ASEAN needs unity: Indonesia LABUAN BAJO, INDONESIA: Myanmar’s ruling military has made no meaningful progress on implementing a peace plan... Published 11 May, 2023 09:57am
World Indonesia, Singapore condemn 'shootout' involving ASEAN officials in Myanmar JAKARTA: Indonesia and Singapore condemned an attack involving Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)... Published 08 May, 2023 11:10pm
World Myanmar crisis to dominate ASEAN leaders summit SINGAPORE: The festering crisis in Myanmar will loom over talks between Southeast Asian leaders in Indonesia this... Published 07 May, 2023 11:23am
Business & Finance Delegation visits ICCI: Nigeria wants to increase bilateral trade to $3bn ISLAMABAD: Nigeria wants to increase bilateral trade with Pakistan to at least US$3 billion as both countries have... Published 07 May, 2023 03:21am
Markets Nickel faces huge supply glut as Indonesian output booms LONDON: The nickel market is facing a massive supply glut this year as surging Indonesian production continues to... Published 30 Apr, 2023 05:10am
Pakistan’s pharma sector can increase exports to $3bn in five years, but it ‘needs policy, govt support’