Japan consumers asked to accept higher prices for Philippine bananas
The Philippines embassy's unusual request for a price hike was made to the Japan Retailers Association, which includes supermarkets among its members, in early June.
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Indonesia and United Arab Emirates reach trade pact
The accord, reached during a visit by Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo to Abu Dhabi, will remove or sharply reduce duties on most goods traded between the Muslim…
Jokowi’s Russian mission is great, though it achieves little
Indonesia has maintained its long-standing impartiality in global diplomacy and has had strong ties with both Russia and Ukraine for decades.
Driven by food prices, Indonesia’s domestic inflation soars more than expected
Economists from Bank Mandiri stated that inflation would continue to rise significantly early in the second half of the year, particularly food prices.
The promising prospect of a nuclear-weapons prohibition treaty
Signed in 2017, the treaty has received 86 signatories and 65 ratifications within the last five years, with more expected to join on board.
After chairing G-20 Summit, Jokowi should shift focus to Myanmar
The paper says Myanmar will be a serious stumbling block for the region’s stability and integrity.
From ‘poor boy’ to global stardom, Rodtang Jitmuangnon realizes his ultimate dream
The 24-year-old Muay Thai world champion recently posted on Facebook that he has finally bought a house for both of his parents and is able to give them a better life through…
Surabaya zoo breeds dozens of endangered baby Komodo dragons
The world's largest living lizards are found only in Indonesia’s World Heritage-listed Komodo National Park and neighbouring Flores, and only 3,458 of the species are left in…
Has the South China Sea become a nuclear playground?
Some Asean countries have expressed their concern about a possible arms race in the region.
Putin to attend G-20 summit in Indonesia: Kremlin
A Kremlin advisor said, however, that with "a lot of time" before the November 15-16 summit in Bali, there could be changes to the manner that Russia participates.