Family in Indonesia turns to mangrove trees to tackle climate change | Weather
Pasijah, a 55-year-old housewife in Indonesia’s Central Java province, wakes up every morning to the sound of the sea. If that sounds idyllic, it is…
Manoj Punjabi produced Indonesia’s top film. Now he wants to shake up TV | Entertainment News
Jakarta, Indonesia – Manoj Punjabi, Indonesia’s most commercially successful film producer, has won numerous awards over the course of a career spanning more than two…
Bitter truth: Why has chocolate become so expensive? | Food News
Cocoa prices surged almost 300 percent last year, making chocolate bars, easter eggs and cocoa powder much more expensive this year than last. In the…
What is methanol poisoning? Inside the deadly trend targeting young backpackers
The mother of a young backpacker that died of suspected methanol poisoning is campaigning for greater awareness of bootleg alcohol, a deadly trend affecting backpackers…
Why Indonesia’s sinking rupiah is a flashing alarm for its $1.4tn economy | News
Indonesia’s rupiah is trading at record lows against the US dollar, stirring memories of the 1997-98 Asian financial crisis. While the rupiah has been battered…
Nations puzzle over how to respond to U.S. trade war as global markets implode
BRUSSELS — America’s trading partners wrestled with responses to President Trump’s blast of tariff hikes and some planned to send negotiators to Washington, while the head of…
Indonesia’s Padar Island viewpoint named most beautiful spot in the world
A viewpoint in a UNESCO National Park has been named the most beautiful place in the world according to Time Out and it features pink,…
Trump’s tariffs have wider effects on manufacturing in Asia this time
TAIPEI, Taiwan — The first time that President Trump imposed tariffs on Chinese goods in 2018, it set off a scramble among manufacturers who had long relied…
Friday 28 March Hari Raya Nyepi Holiday in Indonesia
Several days before Nyepi, a Hindu Balinese purification ceremony and ritual called Melasti takes place. During Melasti, a parade of villagers carry all the sacred…
Who’s winning the global race for critical minerals? | Business and Economy
US President Donald Trump has invoked wartime powers to boost production of critical minerals.Critical minerals are crucial to clean energy technologies and defence manufacturing. Their…
Paradise island swamped by tourists unveils 16 rules to tackle ‘naughty’ behaviour
Bali is introducing new tourist rules in an attempt to curb 'naughty' behaviour — rules include respect sacred areas and temples and menstruating women not…
Indonesia beat Bahrain in crucial World Cup qualifier | Football News
Indonesia move clear in fourth spot in Group C of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in Asia with 1-0 win against Bahrain.Indonesia secured a crucial…
Indonesian volcano sends ash cloud 8km high, some flights cancelled | Volcanoes News
The eruption disrupted several flights and raised emergency warnings to their highest level for locals and tourists.An eruption by Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano, located…
Australia thrash Indonesia in AFC World Cup qualifiers | Football News
The win boosts Australia’s chance of finishing second in Group C, behind Japan, to qualify for the 48-team World Cup in North America next year.Two…
The U.S. has withdrawn from a climate agreement that helps developing nations, South Africa says
JOHANNESBURG — The United States has withdrawn from a climate agreement where rich nations have pledged billions of dollars to help a small group of developing countries…
Saudi Arabia, other Muslim countries welcome start of Ramadan | Religion News
Many of the more than 1.8 billion Muslims across the world have begun fasting for the holy month of Ramadan. Saudi Arabia and most other…
Muslim worshippers hold first Ramadan prayer in Jakarta
Muslim worshippers in Indonesia held their first tarawih prayer of the holy month of Ramadan in Jakarta. Source link
China-Backed $3 Billion Indonesia Nickel Smelter Risks Shutdown
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessOne of the biggest nickel smelters in Indonesia has slashed production and is close to shutting down completely, just months after the…
Escaping Uncertainty: The Rising Trend of Indonesian Young Adults Moving Abroad
Expressions of frustration over various social issues in Indonesia and the desire to seek a better life abroad have gained traction on social media, accompanied…
Strengthening Maritime Defence: Indonesia’s PPA Vessels and the Future of Naval Power
Indonesia is taking a significant step towards modernising its navy by acquiring two Pattugliatore Polivalente d’Altura (PPA) vessels from Fincantieri, a leading Italian shipbuilding and…