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Indonesia battles rising wildfires amid dry season

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 22:47:10 GMT

JAKARTA, Indonesia: Four people died, and two others suffered serious burns while fighting a wildfire in a national park on Indonesia's Java island after thick smoke and fast-moving flames trapped their team, officials said Friday.

The fire broke out in recent days in the Mentigen and Pusung Lingker areas of Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park in Probolinggo regency, East Java.

Infobip and Yamaha Power Conversational Customer Engagement in Indonesia's Automotive Sector

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:00:42 GMT

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Jakarta [Indonesia], October 21: Global cloud communications platform Infobip strengthens its collaboration with Yamaha Indonesia Motor Manufacturing (YIMM) to transform customer engagement through WhatsApp-powered conversational experiences designed to drive stronger personalization and faster customer interactions.

As Indonesia's consumers increasingly ado

Student protests erupt across Indonesia over rising living costs, forest fires

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 03:32:14 GMT

Jakarta [Indonesia], October 21 (ANI): Student protests erupted across Indonesia over rising living costs, economic concerns and forest fires, with demonstrators criticising President Prabowo Subianto's policies on the second anniversary of his administration, The Jakarta Post reported.

Demonstrations took place in Jakarta, Yogyakarta and Bandung in West Java on Tuesday, as students and civil society groups voice

Update: 460 evacuated after ferry catches fire off Indonesia's Java coast

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:45:39 GMT

JAKARTA, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) -- All 460 people aboard a passenger ferry that caught fire off Indonesia's Java island on Tuesday afternoon were safely evacuated, with 11 requiring medical treatment, the Banten Search and Rescue Agency said on Tuesday night.

The ferry, KMP Batu Mandi, was carrying 420 passengers and 40 crew members when a fire broke out at around 4:15 p.m. local time near Merak port in Banten province

DP World Foundation breaks ground on AED3.7 million school in Indonesia

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:48:17 GMT

DUBAI, 20th October, 2026 (WAM) -- DP World Foundation, the philanthropic arm of DP World, together with Belawan New Container Terminal (BNCT), has marked the groundbreaking of a new AED 3.7 million junior high school in Belawan, Medan, Indonesia, under its Classrooms of Hope initiative. The project, whose investment came from DP World Foundation, aims to expand access to quality education and provide a modern learning

INDONESIA-BANTEN-FERRY-FIRE-AFTERMATH

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:46:29 GMT

(261020) -- BANTEN, Oct. 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Rescue boats spray water to extinguish fire on the ferry near Merak Besar Island in Banten Province, Indonesia, Oct. 20, 2026.

A passenger ferry caught fire in waters off Merak, at the western tip of Indonesia's Java island, on Tuesday afternoon, with evacuation efforts underway, the Banten Search and Rescue Agency told Xinhua.

The ferry caught fire near Merak

Fueling developing world's energy transition, China takes green energy global

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:45:25 GMT

BEIJING, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) -- As developing countries seek pathways to energy transition, China's renewable energy supply chains, engineering capabilities and operational expertise are opening up new possibilities for renewable energy development.

From solar farms in Southeast Asia to off-grid systems in rural Africa, China's clean energy projects are expanding electricity access, creating jobs and building local

INDONESIA-JAKARTA-GUTERRES-PRESS CONFERENCE

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:18:19 GMT

(261020) -- JAKARTA, Oct. 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres attends a joint press conference in Jakarta, Indonesia, Oct. 19, 2026. Guterres has called for reform of the UN Security Council during a visit to Indonesia, warning that some permanent members are undermining international peace and security by waging wars and disregarding international law. (Xinhua/Zulkarnain)

Economic Watch: China's economy sustains growth as innovation, openness gain ground

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:15:45 GMT

BEIJING, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) -- Official data released Monday showed China's gross domestic product (GDP) grew 4.6 percent year on year in the first three quarters of this year, as the economy maintained steady growth under pressure and continued shifting toward new growth drivers.

International observers said China's resilience, innovation-driven development and continued opening up are helping it navigate external

Taman Safari Indonesia Brings Wildlife, Entertainment and Family Experiences

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:36:32 GMT

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Jakarta [Indonesia], October 20: Taman Safari Indonesia Group continues to bring together wildlife, entertainment, culture, and family experiences through its diverse tourism destinations across Indonesia.

From immersive safari adventures to marine attractions, cultural performances, and interactive entertainment, the Group offers visitors a variety of experiences that combine recreation, educati

Asian coal prices to stay elevated as Indonesian supply curbs tighten market: Report

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 06:01:27 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 20 (ANI): Asian thermal coal prices are likely to remain elevated over the next few months as uncertainty over Indonesian supplies and lower Chinese production constrain availability, while gas-to-coal switching in Japan and South Korea supports demand, according to a report by Fitch Ratings.

The rating agency said the tight supply outlook, along with winter restocking, would support pr

WTA roundup: Lilli Tagger ousts Liudmila Samsonova in Osaka opener

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:25:15 GMT

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Austria's Lilli Tagger improved to 2-0 this year against Liudmila Samsonova of Russia with a 6-3, 6-3 upset of the No. 5 seed in the first round of the Japan Open on Monday in Osaka.

Tagger converted all three break points while not facing any on her serve, finishing with more than twice as many winners as unforced errors (19-9) in the 72-minute victory.

It wasn't the only

India repatriates rescued Sumatran baby orangutan to Indonesia, facilitates return of 5 others

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:05:46 GMT

Jakarta [Indonesia], October 19 (ANI): A baby orangutan of Sumatran origin, rescued in India in November 2024, was repatriated to Indonesia on Monday (October 19) through coordinated efforts by wildlife protection agencies and CITES Management Authorities of both countries, the Embassy of India in Jakarta said.

In a post on X dated October 19, the Embassy of India in Jakarta announced the development, stating, 'B

Momentum of the 41st Trade Expo Indonesia Drives Exports and Enhances Product Competitiveness

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:35:53 GMT

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Jakarta [Indonesia], October 19: Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI) 2026, Indonesia's largest international trade exhibition, organized by Debindo (PT Debindomulti Adhiswasti), officially opened on Wednesday, 14 October, at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE) BSD City, Tangerang Regency, Banten. Hosted by the Ministry of Trade under the theme 'The Ultimate Hub for Global Sourcing,' the exhibition runs fr

Amardeep Sharma Honoured for Banking Excellence at London's House of Lords

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:03:55 GMT

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India]/ London [UK], October 19: From beginning his career at ICICI Bank in 2001 to establishing a regulated investment firm in Dubai, Indian finance executive Amardeep Sharma has built a professional journey across continents. That journey received international recognition this week when he was honoured with the Excellence in Banking & Finance award at the Indo-European Busi

Asian Para Games: Kokila stuns world champion to reach judo final, assures silver

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:01:33 GMT

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], October 19 (ANI): Indian para judoka Kokila defeated reigning world champion Liu Yi of China by a golden score in the women's J2 -52kg semifinal at the Asian Para Games 2026 on Monday in Aichi-Nagoya, securing her place in the gold medal match and assuring herself of at least a silver medal.

Kokila scored one Waza-ari and one Yuko during the bout, while Liu Yi managed to score a Yuko.

Sensex, Nifty open flat as high crude oil prices offset banking stocks gains

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 04:31:55 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 19 (ANI): The stock markets in the country opened largely flat on Monday as elevated crude oil prices amid escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz offset support from recent gains in the market and positive corporate earnings.

The NSE Nifty 50 index opened at 23,150.85, up 4.70 points or 0.02 per cent, while the BSE Sensex opened at 74,849.30, gaining 120.03 points or 0.1

Asian Para Games 2026: Nishad Kumar, Ajeet Singh Yadav among India's key medal contenders on Day 1

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:29:56 GMT

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], October 19 (ANI): India will look to make a strong start to its medal campaign on Day 1 of the 2026 Asian Para Games today, with several prominent athletes competing across para athletics, para swimming, para powerlifting, para archery and para shooting.

Paralympic medallists Nishad Kumar and Ajeet Singh Yadav, along with world champion Rinku Hooda, will lead India's challenge in para athlet

Asian Para Games: Avani Lekhara, Harvinder Singh, Sheetal Devi begin campaigns on Day 1

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:08:36 GMT

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], October 18 (ANI): India will look to begin its medal campaign on a strong note at the 2026 Asian Para Games, with several prominent athletes set to lead the country's challenge across para athletics, para swimming, para powerlifting, para archery and para shooting.

Paralympic medallists Nishad Kumar and Ajeet Singh Yadav, along with world champions Rinku Hooda, will be among India's key cont

"Their grit, determination and indomitable spirit...": PM Modi extends best wishes to India's Asian Para Games contingent

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:07:03 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 18 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended his best wishes to the Indian contingent for the Asian Para Games taking place in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, saying that their 'grit, dedication and indomitable spirit inspire 140 crore Indians'.

Shuttler Pramod Bhagat and sprinter Simran Sharma led the Indian contingent as flag-bearers at the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya

How Chinese TCM training hones Indonesian medical skills

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:15:22 GMT

by Zhang Yisheng, Nurul Fitri Ramadhani

JAKARTA, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) -- For three grueling months, even simple movements brought pain to Dr. Hetty Helen's hand. As a physician at Indonesia's Rumah Sakit Pusat Pertahanan Negara (RSPPN) Soedirman, her relief finally came from an unexpected source: the hands of a Chinese traditional medicine practitioner.

"The hand feels lighter and better," Helen said, visibly r

INDONESIA-JAKARTA-CHINESE TCM TRAINING

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 09:45:23 GMT

(261018) -- JAKARTA, Oct. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chen Zhigeng, director of the medical department at Wenzhi Traditional Chinese Medicine, demonstrates a technique during a training session at RSPPN Soedirman in Jakarta, Indonesia, Oct. 15, 2026. TO GO WITH "Asia-Pacific Community: How Chinese TCM training hones Indonesian medical skills" (Xinhua/Veri Sanovri)

World Insights: Leaders' summit puts security, regional cooperation, finance at heart of upcoming COP17

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 09:45:15 GMT

YEREVAN, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) -- Global efforts to halt biodiversity loss face a common test: whether conservation commitments can withstand the pressures of poverty, conflict and competing economic priorities.

At Friday's Leaders' Summit on Biodiversity in Yerevan, those pressures brought the challenge of implementation into focus ahead of the 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biolog

Stronger social safety nets could unlock consumption growth in emerging Asia, IMF Says

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:59:49 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 18 (ANI): Emerging Asian economies could boost domestic demand and strengthen long-term economic resilience by expanding social safety nets, improving pension coverage and protecting vulnerable households against income shocks, according to an International Monetary Fund (IMF) report.

The firm said in its report that such reforms could become increasingly important as ageing populations

AI reshapes labour demand across Asia, posing challenges for job creation and skills development: Report

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:30:45 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 18 (ANI): The future of workspaces in Asia will depend not simply on how rapidly artificial intelligence (AI) advances, but on how effectively economies, businesses and workers adapt to it.

For countries such as India, Indonesia and the Philippines, the challenge will be creating enough productive jobs for growing working-age populations while AI increasingly transforms the very sectors

Simran Sharma replaces Bhavina Patel as India's co-flag-bearer alongside Pramod Bhagat for Asian Para Games

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:57:18 GMT

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], October 18 (ANI): Indian para-athletes Pramod Bhagat and Simran Sharma will serve as flag-bearers at the 5th Asian Para Games 2026, with Simran replacing Bhavina Patel following a decision to prioritise the latter's rest and recovery ahead of her quarter-final match scheduled for October 19.

The decision has been taken to ensure that Bhavina, a wheelchair athlete, has sufficient time to rest

UAE expresses solidarity with Indonesia, conveys condolences over victims of fires in East Java

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:25:05 GMT

ABU DHABI, 17th October, 2026 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the Republic of Indonesia following fires in East Java Province, which resulted in a number of deaths.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, and to the Republic of Indonesia and its people over this tragedy.

Asian Para Games 2026: Sumit Antil, Sheetal Devi, Avani Lekhara spearhead Indian challenge

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 12:37:36 GMT

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], October 17 (ANI): Indian will kickstart its Asian Para Games campaign with a short contingent, but still with an eye on unparalleled glory from Sunday onwards, with Pramod Bhagat and Bhavina Patel serving as the flag-bearers in the opening ceremony.

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) has cleared 168 athletes for the upcoming 5th Asian Para Games 2026, to be held in Aichi-N

Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway handles over 18 mln passenger trips in 3 years

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 06:15:08 GMT

JAKARTA, Oct. 17 (Xinhua) -- The Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway, locally known as Whoosh, has operated safely for three full years as of Saturday, handling over 18 million passenger trips since it entered commercial service, according to China Railway International Co., Ltd.

During the three-year period, the first high-speed rail line in Indonesia operated a total of 58,666 bullet train trips, safely travelin

(SP)EGYPT-CAIRO-BADMINTON-BWF WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS-SEMIFINAL

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 02:16:44 GMT

(261017) -- CAIRO, Oct. 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Yin Yiqing of China competes in women's single semifinal against Matsumoto Saki of Japan at the BWF World Junior Championships 2026 in Cairo, Egypt, Oct. 16, 2026. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

BWF World Juniors: Jagsher Singh Khangurra bags bronze in boys singles

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:37:29 GMT

Cairo [Egypt], October 16 (ANI): Jagsher Singh Khangurra bagged the bronze medal in the ongoing BWF World Junior Badminton Championships 2026 in Cairo, Egypt, after he went down in the boys singles semifinal against Radithya Bayu Wardhana of Indonesia on Friday.

Khangurra fought back after losing the opening game to force a decider, but Wardhana's attacking prowess proved too good for the Indian as he went down 6

INDONESIA-JAKARTA-STOCK INDEX

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:15:47 GMT

(261016) -- JAKARTA, Oct. 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A man takes photos at the Indonesia Stock Exchange building in Jakarta, Indonesia, Oct. 16, 2026. Indonesia's benchmark stock index tumbled over 11 percent on Friday and the rupiah weakened sharply after global index provider MSCI announced a proposal to reclassify the market from "emerging" to "standalone" status. (Xinhua/Agung Kuncahya B.)

Indonesian Author Faces Blasphemy Probe for Short Stories

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Indonesian police in September began investigating Feby Indirani, the author of the short story collection Memburu Muhammad (Hunting for Muhammad), for alleged blasphemy after an Islamist group allegedly intervened with the organizers of a literary festi

Months-long Indonesia wildfires spew toxic haze across Southeast Asia

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 06:30:35 GMT

Fires inIndonesiathat havesent toxic smoke sweeping across Southeast Asiahave triggered the highest-level alert by the regional bloc's meteorological monitor.

The months-long pollution spell has closed schools, fuelled a surge in respiratory conditions and restricted outdoor activities in Indonesia,Malaysia,SingaporeandEast Timor.

The haze is made up of fumes the forest and peatland fires that have ravaged

Fasilitas ada, tapi sulit diakses: Mengapa pelayanan publik ramah difabel masih langka di Indonesia

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:06:27 GMT

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Aturan dan fasilitas belum menjamin layanan publik yang aksesibel bagi difabel.

Pelibatan komunitas difabel membantu pemerintah menemukan dan memperbaiki hambatan layanan.

Partisipasi harus dilembagakan agar perbaikan layanan tidak bergantung pada individu.

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Karena MSCI pasar saham Indonesia kembali gaduh sampai terjadi 'trading halt' Jumat lalu.

Indonesia bisa masuk kategori pasar saham 'standalone market' atau tidak layak investasi.

MSCI menilai pasar modal nasional tak transparan dan bisa "dikondisikan" pihak tertentu.

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Roundup: Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway handles over 18 mln passenger trips in 3 years

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:45:14 GMT

During the three-year period, the first high-speed rail line in Indonesia operated a total of 58,666 bullet train trips, safely traveli

China secures two final berths at world junior badminton championships

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 01:16:06 GMT

CAIRO, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- China secured final spots in mixed doubles and women's singles at the Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Junior Championships in Cairo on Friday.

In the mixed doubles semifinals, China's Feng Yilang and Li Menghan defeated Indonesia's Raihan Daffa Edsel Pramono and Atresia Naufa Candani 15-11, 16-14. The Indonesian pair saved two match points to draw level at 14-14 in the second ga

Smoke from Kalimantan forest fires reaches Indonesian capital

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:45:11 GMT

JAKARTA, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- Smoke from forest and land fires in Kalimantan has spread to Jakarta, prompting Indonesia's meteorological agency to urge residents to limit outdoor activities, an official said Friday.

Satellite images showed smoke spreading across Kalimantan and Sumatra and reaching Banten, West Java and Jakarta, said Guswanto, a senior agency official, who cautioned that it was unclear whether the