Imagining Nusantara, Indonesia’s new capital
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s ambitious plan to relocate the capital to East Kalimantan is expected to cost US$32 billion.
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Indonesian cafe serves up local coffee to Tokyo’s centre of hipness
According to 2020 statistics, Indonesia is the fourth largest coffee producer after Brazil, Colombia and Vietnam.
Domestic travelers ‘not enough’ to revive Bali tourism
Despite choosing Bali for numerous events to support the island's tourism, the approach has not been enough to support the industry.
Indonesia’s poverty rate falls to pre-pandemic levels
The government expects the economy to contract by 0.6 percent to 1.7 percent this year, before rebounding to 5 percent growth next year.
Indonesia to conduct B40 biodiesel road test in February
The government is hoping that increasing the portion of processed crude palm oil in biodiesel such as B40 will help cut oil imports.
Lyodra: Indonesia’s reigning princess of pop
18-year-old rising star Lyodra has gathered widespread popularity and critical adulation both in her home country and overseas.
Children of toxic parenting open up about lifelong emotional battles
Not all families are blessed with bliss. For people born to so-called “toxic parents”, the effects may persist a lifetime.
Control the weather?: The story of a lifelong rain handler
Working as a ‘supernatural consultant’, Gofur Purnomo has become one of the legendary rain handlers in Surabaya.
Rethinking Indonesia’s refugee policy
The asylum seekers in Indonesia include people from as far away as Iraq, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Myanmar.
Let’s talk about the South China Sea – the signals from Indonesia’s initiative
The proposed maritime security meeting with other Asean members comes amid growing Chinese pressure on other claimant states.