ASEAN kicks off summits with China, Gulf states amid US tariff threat | News
Southeast Asian leaders are set to hold their first ever summit with China and the six-member Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), as they seek to insulate…
Recognizing Indonesia’s Informal Waste Workforce
Waste has been a critical problem in Indonesia. Reportedly, 40.16% of the 33.7 million tons of waste generated in 2024 was unmanaged. This statistic has…
Between Principles and Profits: Dutch Foreign Policy Toward the Islamic World
The Netherlands’ relationship with the Islamic world has developed over the centuries, starting from the era of colonialism when the Dutch controlled the Dutch East…
Indonesia’s Geopolitical Position in the Prabowo Era: Between ASEAN and Emerging Global Powers
Indonesia, as the world’s largest archipelagic state, holds a highly strategic geographic position, located between two continents and two oceans. This location makes Indonesia a…
Beautiful island with pure pink beach is like paradise but tourists issued warning
A National Park in Indonesia is famous for its stunning pink beaches, but to best enjoy the area there are a few policies travellers need…
Beautiful little island with 33C temperatures in May named world favourite
Travel experts have named this Indonesian destination one of the most picturesque islands on the planet. But to get the most out of the 'Island…
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…