Indonesia downplays threat of rising Covid-19 cases, Arcturus strain
The five new cases of the Arcturus strain come amid a slight uptick in the daily caseload.
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US grants Indonesia $649 million for infrastructure, small business development
While such opportunities are plenty in developing countries, investors are not fully seizing them due to gaps in the enabling environment.
Bandung mayor named suspect in bribery case
Investigators also confiscated a total of Rp 924 million in rupiah and foreign currencies.
Bali Governor again refuses to host Israel at World Beach Games
Sports officials have expressed concern that Bali Governor Wayan Koster's refusal to allow Israeli participation could lead to the Games’ cancellation.
Impossible for infrastructure projects to be graft-free: Jokowi
He also said that the government had conducted regular monitoring on all infrastructure projects to prevent graft.
Indonesia’s retail sales rise 7% in March thanks to seasonal jump
Muslim consumers spend more on food, beverages during Ramadan, as sumptuous meals are common for when they break the fast at sundown.
Indonesia delays implementation of sugary drinks excise despite public health concerns
The Finance Ministry had been entertaining since 2009 the idea of taxing sugary drinks to diversify revenue sources but progress had been slow, mainly due to resistance from…
IMF revises up Indonesia’s economic growth amid global decline
The forecast of 5 per cent also puts Indonesia almost on a par with China’s growth projection at 5.2 per cent this year.
Dozens of fraudulent QRIS donation codes found at Jakarta mosques
Police say a man went to dozens of mosques in the capital to funnel donations straight into his own bank account by replacing donation codes with ones connected to his own account.
Indonesia to propose limited free trade deal with US on critical minerals
Indonesia does not have a free trade agreement with the US, but its nickel products have increasingly become important in the supply chain