Indonesia’s Integrity Imperative and ASEAN’s Future
The viral claim that ASEAN warned Indonesia of possible disintegration by 2030 due to endemic corruption was swiftly debunked. No such statement appeared in the…
Sunday 17 August Independence Day in Indonesia
Indonesia had been a Dutch colony for over 300 years when a group of revolutionaries declared independence on 17 August 1945. It took Indonesians four…
Indonesia: Selling a Colonial War | Documentary
“Framing” the image of Dutch colonial history: For decades, the Netherlands maintained its own narrative about its colonial past, notably over the 1945-1949 war in…
Indonesians raise anime pirate flag in protest as nation marks independence | Protests News
Medan, Indonesia – Indonesia is celebrating 80 years of independence from Dutch colonial rule, but not everyone is in a celebratory mood, and an unusual…
The secret to a long healthy life? | Travel
Today on The Stream, five ‘Blue Zones’ host some of the healthiest, longest-living people. What’s behind their longevity?Blue Zones are five diverse regions where people live…
Indonesian president frees hundreds of prisoners as part of unity plan | Crime News
Among the first batch of freed prisoners were prominent rivals of former President Joko Widodo jailed during his term.Indonesia has begun releasing hundreds of inmates…
Heartbreak as beloved beach spot is demolished as holidaymakers watch on
The crackdown on "illegally built" buildings at the world-famous Bingin Beach in Uluwatu, Bali began on Monday, drawing huge crowds of angry locals and surfers…
Fire on Indonesia ferry kills three, over 500 passengers jump to safety | Transport News
Social media videos show terrified passengers jumping into sea as flames and black smoke billow from burning vessel.Three people have died and more than 500…
Video: Passengers jump from burning ship into the sea in Indonesia | Infrastructure
NewsFeedVideo shows people jumping into the sea as fire engulfs a passenger ship, the KM Barcelona VA, in Indonesia. The national search and rescue agency…
Indonesia Eyes Stronger EU Ties Post-BRICS Summit Amid Global Uncertainty
Indonesia is apparently seeking a secure position in an unstable world situation. It fosters cooperation through partnerships for this purpose. In this situation, Indonesia’s President…
Indonesia has 44 million youths. It’s struggling to get them jobs | Business and Economy News
Medan, Indonesia – After graduating from university with a law degree two years ago, Andreas Hutapea assumed he would not have much difficulty finding a…
Indonesia arrests 12 for trafficking babies to Singapore | Crime News
Police say the suspects have sent more than a dozen babies to Singapore for adoption.Police in Indonesia have arrested 12 people after uncovering a human…
Trump announces 19 percent tariff on Indonesia | Trade War News
The new deal comes as the Southeast Asian country plans to buy 50 Boeing jets, according to US President Donald Trump.The United States has struck…
Seven rescued, 11 missing after boat capsizes off Indonesia’s Mentawai | Shipping News
Rescue effort under way after boat carrying 18 people capsizes in bad weather off the Mentawai Islands.Rescuers in Indonesia are searching for 11 people who…
China backs Southeast Asia nuclear ban; Rubio, Lavrov at ASEAN meeting | ASEAN News
China has agreed to sign a Southeast Asian treaty banning nuclear weapons, Malaysia’s and China’s foreign ministers confirmed, in a move that seeks to shield…
Dozens missing after ferry carrying 65 people sinks off Indonesia’s Bali | Shipping News
BREAKINGBREAKING, National Search and Rescue Agency says rescuers searching for 43 people after vessel sank off resort island.Rescuers are searching for 43 people missing in…
Russia, Indonesia deepen ties as Putin and Prabowo meet in St Petersburg | International Trade News
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said that the relationship between the two countries was ‘getting stronger again’.Russian President Vladimir Putin met his Indonesian counterpart Prabowo Subianto…
Island nation flooded with 14m tourists on no-travel list after major disaster
Air India, Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Juneyao Airlines, Singapore Airlines, and Virgin Australia have cancelled flights to Indonesia after Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupted12:19, 19 Jun…
Indonesia on high alert after volcano erupts in Lesser Sunda Islands
Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano spews out a massive ash cloud during an eruption on Tuesday on East Flores in Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province. Photo courtesy…
FCDO’s five-word warning for Brits visiting tiny island flooded with 6m tourists
Despite witnessing a record-breaking number of international tourists last year, one picture postcard island has witnessed a surge in incidents relating to methanol poisoningDespite its…