Indonesia Headlines
Sun, 31 Jul 2022 06:51:52 GMTIndonesian biodiesel with 40 percent palm oil being tested nationwide
JAKARTA, Indonesia: Indonesia's energy minister has said the country is in the midst of a trial of two types of biodiesel fuels containing 40 percent palm oil.The road trials are scheduled to conclude by the end of the year, in a bid to determine whe...
Sun, 31 Jul 2022 06:04:14 GMTAFP Commissioner strengthens ties with Indonesian officials
AFP Commissioner Reece Kershaw has met with key Indonesian officials to further strengthen cooperation and intelligence-sharing between law enforcement agencies.Mr Kershaw held high-level discussions with Chief of Indonesian National Police General D...
Sun, 31 Jul 2022 05:55:22 GMTHyderabad: ED raids railway contractor's residence
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 31 (ANI): Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Sunday conducted searches at the house of a railway contractor, identified as Aijaz who is running an engineering company in Hyderabad, said sources.
ED is conducting raids...
Sun, 31 Jul 2022 00:30:02 GMTXinhua world news summary at 0030 GMT, July 31
JAKARTA -- The Indonesian government has blocked the access to eight major online platforms including Yahoo, PayPal, and Dota as they have failed to register for licensing, an official said on Saturday. Semuel Abrijani Pangerapan, director general of...
Sun, 31 Jul 2022 00:05:44 GMTZambia Debt Relief Pledge Clears Way for $1.4 Billion, IMF Says
JAKARTA/LONDON - Zambia's creditors pledged to negotiate a restructuring of the country's debts on Saturday, a move International Monetary Fund managing director Kristalina Georgieva welcomed as 'clearing the way' for a $1.4 billion IMF program.The c...
Sat, 30 Jul 2022 18:37:25 GMTED recovers dozens of exotic animals from farmhouse of casino owner
Ranga Reddy (Telangana) [India], July 30 (ANI): Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday recovered dozens of exotic animals from casino owner Chikoti Praveen's farmhouse, said ED officials.
After ED Officials raided Chikoti Praveen's house, raids wer...
Sat, 30 Jul 2022 17:05:02 GMTIndonesia blocks Yahoo, PayPal, Dota for failing to register for licensing
JAKARTA, July 30 (Xinhua) -- The Indonesian government has blocked the access to eight major online platforms including Yahoo, PayPal, and Dota as they have failed to register for licensing, an official said on Saturday. Semuel Abrijani Pangerapan, d...
Sat, 30 Jul 2022 14:27:21 GMTAIF sanctions first-ever Agriculture drone loan for Garuda Aerospace
New Delhi [India], July 30 (ANI): The Agri Infra Fund (AIF) on Saturday sanctioned the first ever Drone Loan for a Made in India Kisan Drone manufactured by Garuda Aerospace at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), popularly known as Pus...
Sat, 30 Jul 2022 12:05:12 GMTChina Sports Weekly (7.24-7.30)
BEIJING, July 30 (Xinhua) -- Here are the latest Chinese sports headlines over the past week:1. Chinese cultural elements to feature in e-sports events at Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games© Provided by Xinhua China's national women
Sat, 30 Jul 2022 06:21:29 GMTFirst Person: Surviving Bali's COVID tourism crash
Dekha Dewandana ran a thriving 'homestay' tourism property in Bali, and received UN-supported training which has helped him to maintain a high standard of hospitality. When COVID-19 hit Indonesia, his business was pushed to the verge of collapse and,...
Sat, 30 Jul 2022 06:03:15 GMTHyderabad: MLAs Balineni Srinivas, Kodali Nani deny involvement with Nepal Casino
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 30 (ANI): Former YSRCP Minsters have denied the allegations of participating in Nepal Casino that was allegedly conducted by the dealer Chikoti Praveen.
While YSRCP former minster and MLA Balineni Srinivas said tha...
Sat, 30 Jul 2022 05:48:30 GMTJapan to join 'Garuda Shield' military drills
TOKYO, Japan: For the first time, Japan's defense forces will participate in the Garuda Shield joint military exercises to be held in Indonesia, according to Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.The disclosure came this week following Kishida's talk...
Fri, 29 Jul 2022 23:23:07 GMTIndonesian VP receives a delegation from Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace
JAKARTA, 29th July, 2022 (WAM) -- Indonesian Vice President Ma'ruf Amin received Al-Mahfouz bin Bayyah, Secretary General of the Abu Dhabi For...
Fri, 29 Jul 2022 09:55:39 GMTMeet the 25 Miss Russia 2022 finalists - and the winner!
Bioengineers, economists, future customs officers and business linguists all applied to become a hallmark of Russia! Now we know who the winner is!More than 150,000 young women applied to become 'Miss Russia 2022'. The final was held in Moscow on Jul...
Fri, 29 Jul 2022 06:37:32 GMTChina Warns US over Taiwan
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Chinese President Xi Jinping warned against meddling in China's dealings with Taiwan during a phone call with his US counterpart, Joe Biden. - World news - Xi also warned against splitting the world's two biggest economies, accord...
Fri, 29 Jul 2022 06:05:01 GMTXinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 0600 GMT, July 29
NEW DELHI -- Two pilots of the Indian Air Force (IAF) were killed when a MiG-21 jet they were flying crashed during a training sortie in the western state of Rajasthan, officials said Friday. The trainer aircraft crashed late on Thursday in Barmer di...
Fri, 29 Jul 2022 05:30:01 GMTIndonesia starts 2nd booster inoculation for healthcare workers
JAKARTA, July 29 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia on Friday commenced the fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose program particularly for healthcare workers amid concerns over new Omicron sub-variants. In a statement published on the country's Health Ministry website on ...
Fri, 29 Jul 2022 02:05:04 GMTTraditional Chinese medicine increasingly embraced by foreign students
© Provided by Xinhua LANZHOU, July 29 (Xinhua) -- Putri Ayunitha Ajeng Tryas Prihardinni, from the Indonesian city of Surabaya, is amazed at how traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has continued to evolve since she began studying it a year ago.The 20...
Thu, 28 Jul 2022 16:05:03 GMTIndonesia to see fish supply drops in rising fuel prices
JAKARTA, July 28 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia is estimated to face drops in fish supplies as 2.2 million fishers cannot go fishing because of rising fuel prices, an official said Thursday. Muhammad Zaini, Director General for Capture Fisheries of the countr...
Thu, 28 Jul 2022 16:05:02 GMTIndonesia grants visa-on-arrival tourism to 3 more countries
JAKARTA, July 28 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia added three more countries to the list of Visa-on-Arrival services for tourism, bringing the total to 75 countries, the Directorate General of Immigration said on Thursday. Directorate spokesperson Achmad Nur Sa...
Thu, 28 Jul 2022 12:18:18 GMTNarco-terrorism might become a global reality: Report
Kabul [Afghanistan], July 28 (ANI): Narcotics-terrorism might become a global reality as Afghanistan and Pakistan have become significant links in the global chain of narcotics production and several events including terrorism, extremism and radicali...
Thu, 28 Jul 2022 10:03:07 GMTUS offers 'substantial' deal to swap Russian arms dealer for Griner, Whelan
Washington [US], July 28 (ANI): The United States has offered Viktor Bout, a Russian arms dealer known as the "Merchant of Death" in exchange for the release of US citizens Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan, both held by Moscow.
Notably, Viktor Bout wa...
Thu, 28 Jul 2022 09:52:09 GMTData in the dark: A look at COVID corruption
The global pandemic has proven to be a breeding ground for corruption, with "urgency of response" offering a cover for corrupt decision-making made worse by a scarcity of information, writes Bella Farrelly.AS FAR AS rich, highly vaccinated countries ...
Wed, 27 Jul 2022 18:05:18 GMTUS: No Sign North Korea Will Engage Ahead of Asian Regional Talks
Washington - U.S. officials see no signs that North Korean officials will be willing to substantively engage during an upcoming regional meeting at a time when there is growing expectation that Pyongyang will carry out another nuclear test.The minist...
Wed, 27 Jul 2022 16:05:05 GMT4 million Indonesian medical workers to get 4th dose of COVID-19 vaccine
JAKARTA, July 27 (Xinhua) -- Four million medical workers will receive a fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine amid increasing transmissions triggered by the virus' sub-variants in Indonesia, Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin said on Wednesday. Sadik...
Wed, 27 Jul 2022 13:05:22 GMTRCEP facilitates ASEAN products' access to Chinese market
© Provided by Xinhua NANNING, July 27 (Xinhua) -- From Thai durian to Vietnamese coffee to Indonesian waffle, an increasing variety of agricultural products, leisure items and industrial supplies from ASEAN countries have gained easier access to the...
Wed, 27 Jul 2022 11:05:02 GMTInterview: Indonesia-China relations set for closer future, says expert
by Zheng Shibo and Yu Qianliang JAKARTA, July 27 (Xinhua) -- The Indonesia-China relationship continues to grow and is set for stronger ties in the future, according to an Indonesia-based expert. "The Indonesia-China cooperation is not only beneficia...
Wed, 27 Jul 2022 10:18:01 GMTXinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1000 GMT, July 27
TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and visiting Indonesian President Joko Widodo held talks in Tokyo on Wednesday ahead of this year's Group of 20 major economies' summit in Bali in November which Widodo will host. Following a summit meet...
Wed, 27 Jul 2022 09:44:27 GMTVietnamese team arrives in Indonesia for ASEAN Para Games 11
JAKARTA, 27th July, 2022 (WAM) -- The Vietnamese sport team arrived in Surakarta, the Indonesian province of Central Java, on Tuesday evening...
Wed, 27 Jul 2022 08:44:02 GMTEconomic Watch: RCEP facilitates ASEAN products' access to Chinese market
NANNING, July 27 (Xinhua) -- From Thai durian to Vietnamese coffee to Indonesian waffle, an increasing variety of agricultural products, leisure items and industrial supplies from ASEAN countries have gained easier access to the Chinese market since ...
Wed, 27 Jul 2022 08:18:22 GMTCWG 2022: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy aims to live up to expectations of fans
Birmingham [UK], July 27 (ANI): Ahead of Commonwealth Games 2022, India Shuttler Satwiksairaj Rankireddy said that he is looking to go all in and live up to the expectations of the fans and country.
The Indian badminton contingent arrived at Birmingh...
Wed, 27 Jul 2022 06:38:56 GMT3 reasons why women leaders actually matter for women
There are currently just 30 female presidents and prime ministers worldwide. Moldova and Barbados are the only two countries where women occupy both the positions of president and prime minister, while Bangladesh is the only nation where a woman has ...
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 20:10:17 GMTWhen shopping online is deadly
Buying medicines on the internet saves time and money, but it could be deadly. Indonesia is working to regulate online pharmacies and improve public safety.
Shopping online is fast and easy, but sometimes when the order arrives it will be the wrong ...
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 20:08:58 GMTWhen the choice is between poor-quality medicine and no medicine at all
Poverty drives the market in inferior medicines just as it drives other examples of inequality. A socially integrated approach is needed to fight the problem.
"A patient wanted to buy antibiotics for a bruise. They want antibiotics even for influenz...
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 16:49:01 GMTPeng Liyuan meets with Indonesian first lady
BEIJING, July 26 (Xinhua) -- Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, on Tuesday met with Indonesian First Lady Iriana Joko Widodo at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing.Peng
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 16:06:08 GMTChinese premier meets Indonesian president to discuss bilateral ties
BEIJING, July 26 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Tuesday met with visiting Indonesian President Joko Widodo to discuss bilateral ties and issues of common concern. As friendly neighbors and major developing countries in the region, Chin...
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 16:06:07 GMTChinese FM meets Indonesian ministers
BEIJING, July 26 (Xinhua) -- Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Indonesia's Coordinator for Cooperation with China and Coordinating Minister Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan and Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi on Tuesday, ...
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 13:44:08 GMTXi holds talks with Indonesian President Joko Widodo
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Tue, 26 Jul 2022 13:37:16 GMTChinese Xi holds talks with Indonesian President Widodo in Beijing ahead of G20 Summit
Beijing [China], July 26 (ANI/Xinhua): Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday met with Indonesian President Joko Widodo in Beijing, local media reported, noting a rare visit under China's so-called zero COVID policy.
Notably, the Indonesian Presiden...
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 08:49:01 GMTIndonesia exports steel products for 1st time to New Zealand
JAKARTA, July 26 (Xinhua) -- Indonesian Trade Minister Zulkifli Hasan inaugurated on Tuesday the first export of Indonesia-produced structure and plate steel to New Zealand. The 3,800 metric tons of steel products worth 4 million U.S. dollars were pr...
Sat, 23 Jul 2022 11:34:41 GMTTorch relay begins for 2022 ASEAN Para Games in Indonesia
Grobogan, Indonesia, 23th July, 2022 (WAM/ANTARA) -- The 2022 ASEAN Para Games torch began today its journey on a relay course after its flam...
Wed, 13 Jul 2022 15:00:07 GMTPositive results for Mubadala Petroleum's Andaman acreage following exploration drilling campaign in Indonesia
ABU DHABI, 13th July, 2022 (WAM) -- Mubadala Petroleum, the Abu Dhabi headquartered international energy company, today announced that the dri...
Fri, 08 Jul 2022 19:14:49 GMTAbdullah bin Zayed participates in G20 Foreign Ministers' meeting, reiterates UAE's support of Indonesia's efforts
BALI, 8th July, 2022 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, partici...
Thu, 07 Jul 2022 19:26:46 GMTAbdullah bin Zayed meets Indian Minister of External Affairs in Indonesia on sidelines of 2022 G20 Bali
BALI, 7th July, 2022 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, met with Su...
Wed, 06 Jul 2022 18:21:50 GMTAbdullah bin Zayed, Indonesian Foreign Affairs Minister meet on sidelines of G20 meetings
BALI, 6th July, 2022 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, met with Re...
Mon, 04 Jul 2022 15:27:45 GMTCEPA agreements with India, Israel, Indonesia to achieve national economy's growth by 2.6% by 2030: Thani Al Zeyoudi
ABU DHABI, 4th July, 2022 (WAM) -- Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, said the comprehensive economic partne...
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 19:36:54 GMTUAE President, Indonesian President witness signing of Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
ABU DHABI, 1st July, 2022 (WAM) -- President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan witnessed the signing of the UAE-Indonesia Compre...
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 19:21:46 GMTCEPA with UAE to bring economic prosperity to Indonesian SMEs, common people: Envoy
By Binsal Abdulkader
ABU DHABI, 1st July, 2022 (WAM) -- The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) signed between Indonesia and...
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 19:21:46 GMTCEPA with UAE to bring economic prosperity to Indonesian SMEs, common people: Indonesian envoy
By Binsal Abdulkader
ABU DHABI, 1st July, 2022 (WAM) -- The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) signed between Indonesia and t...
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 18:14:35 GMTUAE President receives Indonesian President
ABU DHABI, 1st July, 2022 (WAM) -- President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received Joko Widodo, President of Indonesi...
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 16:26:44 GMTUAE President, Indonesian President perform Jumuah Prayer at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
ABU DHABI, 1st July, 2022 (WAM) -- President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Joko Widodo, President of Indonesia, performe...
Thu, 16 Jun 2022 22:38:29 GMTUAE president receives Indonesian Minister of Maritime Affairs
ABU DHABI, 16th June, 2022 (WAM) -- President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received the Coordinating Minister for Mari...
Thu, 16 Jun 2022 17:50:02 GMTUAE Minister of State for Defence Affairs receives Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs of Indonesia
ABU DHABI, 16th June, 2022 (WAM) -- Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Bowardi, Minister of State for Defence Affairs, has received General Luhut Binsar Pa...
Mon, 06 Jun 2022 22:07:07 GMTNasdaq Dubai welcomes listing of two Sukuk issuances by Government of Indonesia with total value of US$ 3.25 billion
DUBAI, 6th June, 2022 (WAM) -- Nasdaq Dubai today welcomed the listing of two Sukuk tranches issued by the Government of Indonesia, with a tot...