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Indonesia begins clinical trials of homegrown COVID-19 candidate vaccine
Researchers recently began phase one clinical trials of a domestically produced COVID-19 candidate vaccine, a development that may bring the country closer to producing its first…
Indonesia calls for restraint as Ukraine tensions rise
President Joko Widodo tweeted that the Ukraine crisis “must be dealt with carefully so that humanity can be spared from a major catastrophe”.
More international routes to Bali to open in March
The city is moving ahead with restoring tourism as three more airlines reportedly plan to offer direct flights next month.
Indonesia calls for G-20 unity amid Ukraine crisis
Russia's military presence at Ukraine's borders have led to one of the deepest crises in East-West relations for decades.
Jokowi meets World Bank officials, reaffirms net-zero pledge
Indonesia’s targets include a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 29% independently or 41% with international assistance by 2030.
Indonesia’s workers protest restrictions on pension cash-out
Many argue the government should leave it to them to decide when to cash out as it was their money.
One year after the coup, Myanmar children face learning, life loss
In Myanmar, more than 12 million children have lost access to education since early 2020.
Indonesian government expects case surge in Jakarta to ease soon
Data from Jakarta's Covid-19 task force shows that daily new cases in the capital have generally been declining since last week.
Indonesia’s G-20 presidency amid rising trade tensions
The paper says Indonesia’s Group of 20 presidency in 2022 is crucial for the global recovery from the health and economic crises.