Indonesia urges UN to resolve root cause of Israel-Palestine crisis
Speaking on the sidelines of the largest international water event, President Jokowi said he appreciated the historic progress made by UNGA members in giving additional rights and…
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Bali to become family office hub, says minister
Minister Luhut Pandjaitan said the government is pushing for Bali to welcome privately held companies, pitching the island as an alternative base to Hong Kong and Singapore.
President Jokowi kicks off global water forum with call for collaboration
Citing Bali’s 'subak' culture, a traditional farming and irrigation system, President Jokowi said water holds a special place in Indonesia, a vast archipelagic country whose…
Jakarta struggles to end illicit parking attendants amid high unemployment
In response to public complaints about parking fees despite businesses providing free parking, acting Jakarta governor Heru Budi Hartono instructed relevant institutions to…
Why Javanese symbolism is intertwined with Indonesian politics
Politicians throughout Indonesia's history have resorted to ancient Javanese symbolism as a means to justify their grip on power.
Indonesia Health Ministry issues MERS warning for pilgrims amid haj season
To prevent the infection and spread of the respiratory illness, health authorities urge pilgrims to maintain good hygiene and avoid direct and indirect contact with camels or…
Prabowo strengthens defence collaboration with UAE president
Prabowo, in his capacity as Indonesian defence minister, revealed last year that his team was negotiating with the UAE for the procurement of several used Dassault Mirage 2000-9…
Indonesia maintains trade surplus despite plunging exports
Outgoing shipments of goods dropped in April partly because of fewer working days that month and partly because of lower prices for some export commodities.
Retail sales barely grow despite high consumer confidence
Despite relatively stable inflation over the past year, the central bank hiked its key interest rate, the BI Rate, to 6.25 percent in April in a bid to avoid imported inflation…
Elon Musk to join President Jokowi in inauguration of Starlink operation
The launch of Starlink would be key to improving digital connectivity in the country, especially in its far-flung regions, said Coordinating Maritime Affairs and Investment…