Indonesia volcanic eruptions disrupt international flights
The ongoing eruptions of the Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano on Indonesia's Flores island are disrupting international air travel across South-East Asia. Since Tuesday, several airlines,…
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Balinese hope construction freeze can tame tourism
On Indonesia's beach-fringed resort island of Bali, fed-up locals want to slow the mass tourism that is their biggest money earner -- hoping a plan to freeze hotel-building can restore…
Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki continues to unleash towering column of hot clouds
MAUMERE, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano continued to spew towering columns of hot ash high into the air on Friday following the huge eruption that killed…
Bank Indonesia signals rate-cut caution as Trump nears victory
BANK Indonesia’s monetary policy will focus on maintaining stability in the short-term as a likely victory for Donald Trump in the US presidential election is set to heap more pressure on…
Apple to offer extra Indonesia investment to remove iPhone ban
APPLE has proposed investing almost US$10 million to make additional goods in Indonesia, according to sources familiar with the matter, as it seeks to have the country’s ban on sales of…
Indonesia country profile
Spread across a chain of thousands of islands between Asia and Australia, Indonesia has the world's largest Muslim population and South East Asia's biggest economy. Ethnically it is highly…
Ex-General Prabowo Sworn in as Indonesia’s Next President
(Bloomberg) -- Former general Prabowo Subianto was sworn in as Indonesia’s eighth president on Sunday, capping a 26-year rise that followed his dismissal from the military over alleged…
Indonesia's $30 Billion Free Lunch Plan Hinges on Big Tax Revamp
(Bloomberg) -- In northern Jakarta Bay, a region with the highest prevalence of growth stunting and malnutrition in Indonesia’s capital, about 160 first graders excitedly grab their free…
Australia to face dominant Japan next in Asian World Cup qualifiers
Football, (Photo: Reuters) 2 min read Last Updated : Oct 14 2024 | 10:38 AM IST Australia faces the most daunting road trip in Asia on Tuesday when it faces a dominant Japan at Saitama…
Indonesia to impose anti-dumping duties on some flat-rolled iron products from China, South Korea, Taiwan
INDONESIA will impose anti-dumping duties on some flat-rolled iron products from China, South Korea and Taiwan starting next week, according to a finance ministry regulation released on…
Bank Indonesia intervenes in FX markets after rupiah slump
Bank Indonesia is intervening in the spot, domestic non-deliverable forwards and bond markets to maintain the balance of currency supply and demand Indonesia’s central bank is stepping…
Footage from Algeria and Indonesia falsely linked to Middle East conflict
Footage of two unrelated events in Algeria and Indonesia has been viewed thousands of times alongside a false claim it shows the aftermath of a Hezbollah attack on Israel. The clips --…
Indonesia launches central counterparty clearing house
INDONESIA launched on Monday (Sep 30) a central counterparty clearing house (CCP) for foreign exchange and money market transactions as it aims to deepen the capital markets of South-east…
Video: Turkish man flies to Indonesia to meet and marry long-distance girlfriend of 2 years
[Source] A Turkish man proved that love knows no bounds after traveling thousands of miles to meet his girlfriend in Indonesia. Mehmed Ozcan, who goes by Ahmed, flew from Turkey and…
Pilot hostage freed by Papua rebels 'very happy' to go home
A New Zealand pilot who has been freed more than 19 months after being taken hostage by separatists in Indonesia says he is "very happy" to be going home to his family. Philip Mehrtens was…
Video shows pope at ceremony, not 'visiting Vatican embassy in Jakarta'
A video filmed in July 2024 in the Vatican was shared with a false claim that it showed Pope Francis visiting the Holy See's diplomatic post in Indonesia's capital in August 2024. The…
Christmas mass celebration footage falsely linked to Pope's Indonesia trip
A video from 2023 showing a nighttime mass to celebrate Christmas in Indonesia's capital Jakarta has resurfaced in social media posts that falsely portrayed it as an event held to mark…
Pope urges fight against extremism and climate change at Southeast Asia’s largest mosque
Pope Francis and the grand imam of Southeast Asia’s largest mosque vowed to unite against religiously motivated violence and called for “decisive” climate action in a joint declaration…
Pope Francis calls for solidarity against religious extremism
Pope Francis on Thursday called for solidarity against religious extremism during his visit to Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim country. The 87-year-old head of the Catholic…
Pope's Indonesia visit sparks false 'Jakarta holiday' claim
Screenshot of the false post, captured on September 4, 2024 Satya Adhi The head of the world's 1.3 billion Catholics is visiting Indonesia September 3-6, meeting religious leaders at…
Pope appears sprightly after health issues with epic Asia trip underway
Jakarta, Indonesia — Pope Francis appeared in good health and good humor Wednesday on the first full day of what will be a marathon trip for the 87-year-old leader of the Catholic Church…
Pope Francis calls for interreligious dialogue during Indonesia visit
Pope Francis on Wednesday called for increased interfaith dialogue during his visit to Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim country. The 87-year-old head of the Catholic Church…
Pope Francis arrives in Indonesia as he starts marathon trip abroad
Pope Francis arrived on Tuesday in Indonesia, kicking off the longest foreign trip of his tenure so far, due to take him to four countries in South-East Asia and Oceania over the next 12…
Pope Francis lands in Indonesia as he starts marathon trip abroad
Pope Francis on Tuesday landed in Indonesia, kicking off the longest foreign trip of his tenure so far, due to take him to four countries in South-East Asia and Oceania over the next 12…