Indonesia plays down G-20 walkout by top officials from Western countries due to Ukraine war
The country said the show of protest would not erode cooperation and the role of the G-20 forum.
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Jokowi calls for earlier trips ahead of looming ‘mudik’ congestion
With some 85 million people expected to travel for Idul Fitri festivities, the Indonesian government has asked people to make earlier homebound journeys.
Traditional Indonesian crackers to cost more as inflation continues to bite
Jakarta, like many cities across Indonesia, has seen price hikes in a raft of staple foods this year due to various external factors.
Indonesia eyes smaller budget deficit in 2023 amid surging commodity prices
The fiscal consolidation comes amid the risk of surging global interest rates, following monetary tightening by Western countries.
Pricey oil may cost Indonesia US$13 billion more in subsidy spending
The announcement comes as global oil prices are close to double the $63-per-barrel assumption that served as the basis for the 2022 budget.
High oil prices hamper recovery of Indonesian airline industry
The high cost of aviation fuel and air ticket price caps have compelled domestic airlines to cut flights so as to maintain profitability.
Indonesia brushes off privacy concerns over Covid-19 app
A Health Ministry spokeswoman acknowledged the security concerns surrounding the app but assured measures had been taken to mitigate potential problems.
Indonesia’s House seeks speedy deliberation to establish new provinces in Papua
In a plenary session last week, lawmakers unanimously endorsed three bills that will stipulate the establishment of the provinces of South Papua, Central Papua and Papua Central…
Five South Jakarta culinary spots for your vegetarian cravings
Vegetarian menus are becoming more common in culinary establishments around Jakarta, especially in South Jakarta.
Top Indonesia Trade Ministry official named suspect in cooking oil graft case
One of the suspects is reported to be the Trade Ministry’s foreign trade director general, while the other three are executives from three private companies.