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Japan, Philippines talks plan sends China’s Coast Guard near Taiwan

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 03:46:38 GMT

BEIJING/TAIPEI: China's Coast Guard said on June 1 that it carried out "law enforcement" patrols in waters east of Taiwan.

This was in response to plans by Japan and the Philippines to begin talks to define their maritime boundaries in areas that China also claims.

Taiwan criticized the move but said it only saw two Chinese ships southeast of the island, and they did not enter restricted waters.

Ayush Shetty, Rohan-Ruthvika progress to pre-quarters of Indonesia Open

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:01:15 GMT

Jakarta [Indonesia], June 3 (ANI): Former world junior bronze medallist Ayush Shetty and mixed doubles combination of Rohan Kapoor and Ruthvika Shivani registered hard-fought wins to advance to the second round of the Indonesia Open badminton tournament here on Wednesday.

Shetty defeated China's Weng Hong Yang 8-21, 22-20, 21-15, while Rohan and Ruthvika upset world no 20 Yang Po-Hsuan and Hu Ling Fang of Chinese

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty withdraw from Indonesia Open 2026 due to former's injury

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:31:46 GMT

Jakarta [Indonesia], June 3 (ANI): Indian badminton doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have withdrawn from the Indonesia Open 2026 tournament owing to the former's injury. Notably, the Indian duo retired from their men's doubles first-round match against Malaysia's Aaron Tai and Kang Khai Xing at the Indonesia Open 2026 on Wednesday.

The Badminton Association of India (BAI), in a statement

Japanese banks pivot to Southeast Asia, India as China business struggles: Report

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:32:26 GMT

Tokyo [Japan], June 3, (ANI): Japanese banks are scaling down their operation in China, according to a report by Nikkei Asia. The move comes amid Japanese manufacturers facing local headwinds and rising labour costs.

The local banks are instead pivoting their operations to Southeast Asia and India as more and more Japanese investment flows into these regions.

The shift has added to the woes of the Japanese

Indonesia Open: Lakshya Sen crashes out in first round; PV Sindhu advances

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:01:11 GMT

Jakarta [Indonesia], June 2 (ANI): Commonwealth Games champion Lakshya Sen was knocked out in the first round of the Indonesia Open on Tuesday, while two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu marched into the second round after a tricky clash.

Lakshya, ranked 10th in the men's singles competition, could not match the pace of a younger opponent, Indonesia's Alwi Farhan, losing 21-19, 21-16 in 48 minutes, as per Olympic

"Partnership not only about commerce, but about building resilient economies": S.African Deputy President Mashatile

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:58:58 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): South African Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile and Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Tuesday held a working meeting in New Delhi, emphasising deeper economic cooperation and stronger strategic ties between the two countries.

The meeting, held at the Vice President's Enclave, brought together Mashatile and the South African delegation with their Indian counterparts as

S.African Deputy President Mashatile meets Vice President CP Radhakrishnan

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:32:22 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): South African Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile alongwith his delegation, on Tuesday met Vice President CP Radhakrishnan.

Earlier, Mashatile met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. According to Jaishankar, both leaders discussed ways to deepen bilateral cooperation in various sectors and agreed to work closely in international forums.

In a post on X, Jaishanka

"Deeply committed to relationship and friendship with India", says S. African Dy President Mashatile at meeting with EAM Jaishankar

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:03:41 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): A high-level courtesy meeting took place on Tuesday between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and South African Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile, during the latter's working visit to India, as per an official release from the South African side.

During the discussions, South African Deputy President Mashatile expressed appreciation to External Affairs Minister S J

"It was a pleasure and privilege": Anand Sharma meets South Africa's Deputy President Paul Mashatile in New Delhi

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:32:04 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): Congress leader and former Union Minister Anand Sharma met visiting South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile in the national capital on Monday, highlighting the 'historic and special relations' between India and South Africa and the shared legacy of Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela.

In a post on X, Sharma said it was a 'pleasure and privilege' to meet Mashatile and noted tha

Jaishankar meets S African Deputy President Mashatile, discusses opportunities in various sectors

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:30:35 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday held talks with South African Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile in New Delhi, where both leaders discussed ways to deepen bilateral cooperation in various sectors and agreed to work closely in international forums.

In a post on X, Jaishankar said he was 'pleased to meet' Mashatile and appreciated his 'strong commitment t

INDONESIA-CHINESE EV-DAILY LIFE

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:15:16 GMT

(260602) -- JAKARTA, June 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Customers view a Chinese-brand electric car in Jakarta, Indonesia, June 2, 2026. According to data from the Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries, battery electric vehicle sales in Indonesia reached 33,150 units in the first quarter of 2026, surging 95.9 percent year on year. Notably, Chinese brands now command nearly 90 percent of this burgeoning market, winning

Indian markets open lower amid FPI selling, West Asia tensions; Analysts see volatile trade

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:59:05 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): Indian equity markets opened in the red on Monday, weighed down by continued foreign portfolio investor (FPI) selling and continued geopolitical tensions in West Asia.

The BSE Sensex fell 322.14 points, or 0.43 per cent, to 73,945.20, while the NSE Nifty 50 declined 153.45 points, or 0.66 per cent, to 23,229.15.

Market experts said domestic indices remain under pressure in t

Satwik-Chirag, PV Sindhu headline India's squad for Indonesia Open 2026

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:04:58 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 1 (ANI): Indian badminton doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, along with PV Sindhu, will headline India's squad for the Indonesia Open 2026, which starts from Tuesday, according to Olympics.com.

The Satwik-Chirag duo head to Jakarta after ending their two-year drought on the BWF World Tour, having won the Singapore Open men's doubles title last week. It was their fir

India to sell supersonic BrahMos missiles to Vietnam

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:09:20 GMT

A similar agreement with Indonesia is in the final stages, New Delhi has said

India has signed an agreement to supply BrahMos cruise missiles to Vietnam, Defense Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh has confirmed.

A similar deal with Indonesia is in the final stages, Singh said at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore over the weekend.

"My understanding is that with both Indonesia and with Vie

MotoGP: Bezzecchi rockets to first-ever 1'43 at Mugello for home pole in Italian GP

Sun, 31 May 2026 17:01:25 GMT

Tuscany [Italy], May 31 (ANI): Championship leader Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) delivered a masterclass at Mugello, setting a new lap record and becoming the first rider to clock a 1'43 at the iconic Italian circuit with a 1'43.921. It was also his first pole position since Buriram, as the #72 topped Q1 graduate Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) and 2024 World Champion Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing) on the gri

Satwik-Chirag end two-year title drought with Singapore Open men's doubles title win

Sun, 31 May 2026 13:33:36 GMT

Singapore, May 31 (ANI): India's Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty ended their two-year title drought after they clinched the Singapore Open BWF World Tour Super 750 title with a come-from-behind win over Indonesia's Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Fikri in the men's doubles final here on Sunday.

The fourth-seeded Indian combination dominated the summit clash after losing the opening game against the third-seed

South African Dy President Mashatile visits Dilli Haat to explore India's cultural, entrepreneurial landscape

Sun, 31 May 2026 12:32:30 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 31 (ANI): South Africa Deputy President Paul Mashatile, along with South Africa's Minister of Small Business Development, Stella Tembisa Ndabeni-Abrahams, visited Dilli Haat in the national capital on Sunday as part of their ongoing visit to India from May 29 to June 3.

Mashatile's visit, along with his delegation at the open-air market, food plaza, and craft bazaar, was aimed at exploring

Multinational Exercise PRAGATI 2026 concludes in Meghalaya's Umroi

Sat, 30 May 2026 18:06:49 GMT

Umroi (Meghalaya) [India], May 30 (ANI): The maiden edition of Multilateral Exercise PRAGATI 2026 concluded successfully at Umroi Military Station in Meghalaya, with a comprehensive 72-hour validation exercise that showcased enhanced interoperability, mutual trust and collective readiness among participating armed forces.

The exercise brought together over 400 military personnel from 13 nations -- India, Bhutan,

Delhi Police uses viral 'Borneo Pygmy elephant' meme to promote road safety

Sat, 30 May 2026 14:03:19 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 30 (ANI): The internet's latest obsession, the viral 'Borneo Pygmy elephant' meme, has found an unexpected role in a public awareness campaign, with Delhi Police using the trend to remind citizens about the importance of following traffic rules.

In a recent post shared on its official Instagram account, the Delhi Police featured an image of a Borneo Pygmy elephant, the adorable 'chubby baby

Green tech, smart manufacturing drive BRICS industrial cooperation

Sat, 30 May 2026 06:45:58 GMT

XIAMEN, May 30 (Xinhua) -- The coastal city of Xiamen in east China's Fujian Province has recently hosted a forum that centered on BRICS industrial cooperation. The event brought together entrepreneurs and innovators from across the globe to drive collaborative growth, with a strong emphasis on green development and intelligent manufacturing.

Themed "Fostering an Intelligent Manufacturing Ecosystem to Accelerate

Environmental Health and Justice Groups Press for Stronger Action to Combat Illegal Mercury Trade in the Region

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:38:15 GMT

1 June 2026, Jakarta, Indonesia/Manila, Philippines - Environmental health and justice groups in Indonesia and the Philippines commended police and customs authorities for intercepting an illegal shipment of mercury en route from Jakarta to Mindanao.

In a joint statement, Nexus3 Foundation, Center for Regulation, Policy and Governance (CRPG Indonesia),

5.4-magnitude quake hits Flores Region, Indonesia -- GFZ

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:15:17 GMT

BEIJING, June 4 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.4 jolted Flores Region, Indonesia at 1655 GMT on Wednesday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said.

The epicenter, with a depth of 180.2 km, was initially determined to be at 8.26 degrees south latitude and 120.20 degrees east longitude.

Indonesia central bank vows to defend rupiah as currency nears record low

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:15:23 GMT

JAKARTA, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia's central bank said on Wednesday it would continue taking "consistent and measured" steps to stabilize the rupiah after the currency weakened close to the psychologically important 18,000 per U.S. dollar level.

The rupiah traded at around 17,954 per dollar in afternoon trade, according to Bloomberg data, marking its weakest level on record and down 0.65 percent from the prev

Indonesia pushes growth of domestic sports equipment industry

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:15:09 GMT

JAKARTA, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia's Ministry of Industry said on Wednesday that the domestic sports equipment industry has strong growth potential, supported by rising exports, job creation and contributions to regional economies.

Reni Yanita, director general of small, medium and various industries, said the sector has shown steady growth over the past five years, with exports increasing 11.3 percent in 202

Indonesia strengthens social protection for forest-edge communities

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:15:04 GMT

JAKARTA, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia is strengthening social protection for communities living around forest areas, particularly beneficiaries of the Social Forestry program, Minister of Forestry Raja Juli Antoni said in a statement released on Wednesday.

"The Social Forestry policy is not only aimed at strengthening community access to forest areas, but must also serve as an entry point for improving welfare,

Int'l seminar held in Indonesia to commemorate 71st anniversary of Bandung Conference

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:45:03 GMT

BANDUNG, Indonesia, June 3 (Xinhua) -- An international seminar was held in Indonesia's city of Bandung on Tuesday to commemorate the 71st anniversary of the 1955 Asian-African Conference, or the Bandung Conference.

Speakers and guests at the event highlighted the values of the historic Asian-African Conference and Pancasila, Indonesia's founding state ideology, as they promote peace, solidarity, equality, and g

Indonesia's foreign tourist arrivals hit highest level since 2020

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:45:19 GMT

JAKARTA, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia recorded 4.68 million foreign tourist arrivals during the January-April period of 2026, the highest level for the same period since 2020, according to data released by Statistics Indonesia (BPS) on Tuesday.

The figure was up 8.24 percent year on year, reflecting the continued recovery of the country's tourism sector.

"Overall, the number of foreign tourist arrivals in

Indonesia expands health screening drive to curb liver disease

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:45:15 GMT

JAKARTA, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia is expanding its free national health screening program, targeting 136 million people by the end of the year as part of efforts to combat rising cases of liver disease and cancer.

Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin said on Tuesday that the new target nearly doubles the previous goal of 70 million screenings and aims to improve the detection and treatment of hepatitis infect

Indonesia tightens rules for foreign satellite services

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:15:11 GMT

JAKARTA, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia's Communications and Digital Ministry said on Tuesday that foreign low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite operators, including Starlink, must comply with domestic regulations while supporting the country's digital sovereignty goals.

Ministry Secretary-General Ismail said Indonesia seeks to balance foreign investment with the protection of national strategic interests.

"They

Dosen bukan Superman: Realita di balik memisah tugas mengajar dan riset

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:34:29 GMT

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UMY memisahkan jalur karier dosen berdasarkan kompetensi dominan untuk meredam beban kerja mereka.

Skema ini bertujuan mengejar kualitas melalui prioritas kerja yang fleksibel tanpa menghilangkan esensi Tri Dharma.

Kebijakan ini berisiko melahirkan spesialisasi kaku, ketimpangan distribusi dosen, dan hierarki si

Indonesia offers 5,000 scholarships to support talent development for palm oil sector

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:45:13 GMT

JAKARTA, June 2 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia will provide 5,000 scholarships this year to help develop skilled human resources for its palm oil industry, officials said on Tuesday.

The scholarships, funded by the Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDP), represent the largest annual allocation since the program was launched in 2016, up from 4,000 scholarships last year.

"As long as the BPDP exists, the palm oil

Indonesia's Whoosh high-speed railway adds trips amid post-holiday passenger surge

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:45:09 GMT

JAKARTA, June 2 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia's Whoosh high-speed railway has added six daily trips to accommodate a surge in passenger demand during the post-holiday travel period, increasing the number of services from 62 to 68 per day, operator PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia China (KCIC) said on Monday.

KCIC Corporate Secretary Eva Chairunisa said travel demand was dominated by the Bandung-Jakarta route, which accounted f

Indonesia seeks 1.4 mln more dairy cows to achieve milk self-sufficiency

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:15:24 GMT

JAKARTA, June 2 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia needs an additional 1.4 million dairy cows to achieve milk self-sufficiency, as the country's current dairy herd stands at only about 540,657 head, a senior agriculture official said on Tuesday.

Makmun, director of livestock product downstream at the Ministry of Agriculture, said Indonesia requires a dairy cow population of around 2 million head to meet domestic milk demand.

Indonesia develops new pyrolysis technology to convert plastic waste into fuel

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:45:07 GMT

JAKARTA, June 2 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) has developed a second-generation pyrolysis technology capable of converting plastic waste into industrial fuel, with a processing capacity of 1.25 tons of waste per day.

Agus Kismanto, a researcher at BRIN, said on Monday that the technology, named Liquid Fuel from Plastic Waste with Advanced Pyrolysis System for Industrial S

Indonesia's annual inflation reaches 3.08 pct as exports grow

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:15:12 GMT

JAKARTA, June 2 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia's annual inflation rate rose to 3.08 percent in May 2026, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) reaching 111.40, according to data released by Statistics Indonesia (BPS) on Tuesday.

Despite the increase, inflation remained within a manageable range as the government and central bank continued efforts to maintain macroeconomic stability amid global uncertainty.

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Indonesia's Riau declares forest fire emergency alert

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:45:14 GMT

JAKARTA, June 2 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia's Riau Province has declared a forest and land fire emergency alert status ahead of the dry season to strengthen preparedness and response efforts.

Jim Gafur, head of emergency and logistics at Riau's Regional Disaster Management and Fire Agency, said on Monday that the measure was expected to improve coordination among central, provincial and local authorities in tackling f

Active grenade found after deadly WWII bomb blast in eastern Indonesia

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:45:05 GMT

JAKARTA, June 2 (Xinhua) -- Indonesian police said an active pineapple grenade was discovered on Monday during an inspection of the site of a deadly explosion believed to have been caused by World War II ordnance in Papua's Biak Numfor regency.

Biak Numfor Police Chief Ari Trestiawan said the grenade was found at the blast site and safely detonated by a bomb disposal unit at around 6:00 p.m. local time.

BRICS membership strengthens Indonesia's resilience amid global uncertainties: official

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:15:12 GMT

JAKARTA, June 2 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia has gained significant diplomatic benefits since joining the BRICS grouping, including greater resilience in maintaining domestic stability amid global economic and geopolitical uncertainties, Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya said on Monday.

Wijaya said Indonesia's participation in BRICS has helped the government safeguard national stability despite ongoing global challe

Indonesia urges investors to expand tourism beyond Bali

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 02:45:21 GMT

JAKARTA, June 2 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia has called on investors to expand tourism investment beyond Bali to promote more balanced and sustainable economic growth across the country, Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana said on Monday.

Speaking at the Investor Roundtable 2026 in Bali, Widiyanti said tourism investment remains heavily concentrated in popular destinations such as Canggu, Seminyak, Uluwatu and Ub

Massive fire in Central Jakarta injures 3, displaces hundreds

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 02:45:10 GMT

JAKARTA, June 2 (Xinhua) -- A massive fire, which swept through a densely populated residential area in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, Monday night, has left three residents injured and forced hundreds of families to leave their homes, authorities said on Tuesday.

After several hours of firefighting operations, the fire was brought under control at approximately 11:30 p.m. Monday, while response efforts were comple

Asia-Pacific Community: Chinese EVs weave into fabric of Indonesian daily life

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 01:45:12 GMT

by Xinhua writers Li Fuyu, Zhang Yisheng

JAKARTA, June 2 (Xinhua) -- On the bustling streets of Jakarta, electric vehicles (EV) sporting distinctive blue license plates are weaving through the heavy traffic in ever-growing numbers.

From the vibrant core of the capital city to the bustling regional hubs across the archipelago, Chinese EV brands are steadily becoming part of daily life for Indonesian famili

5.4-magnitude quake hits 205 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia -- USGS

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:45:19 GMT

BEIJING, June 2 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.4 jolted 205 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia at 2301 GMT on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

The epicenter, with a depth of 30.1 km, was initially determined to be at 2.07 degrees south latitude and 138.86 degrees east longitude.

When violence goes viral: Why visual evidence matters in Indonesian activism

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:00:15 GMT

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A viral video depicting a gravely injured 14-year-old boy lying on the asphalt sparked national outrage this year. The boy, Arianto Tawakal, had reportedly been struck by a police officer and was later pronounced dead at a nearby hospital.

The case quickly

Fire breaks out in densely populated area of Indonesia's Central Jakarta

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:45:18 GMT

JAKARTA, June 1 (Xinhua) -- A fire broke out on Monday night in the Kebon Kosong area of Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, sending thick black smoke into the sky and prompting a large-scale firefighting operation, according to local media reports.

The Jakarta Fire and Rescue Agency said it received the initial report at around 8:55 p.m. local time and immediately dispatched firefighters to the scene.

Authoritie

Indonesia records 51 bln USD surplus in halal product trade in 2025

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:15:31 GMT

JAKARTA, June 1 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia recorded a halal product trade surplus of 51.17 billion U.S. dollars in 2025, supported by exports worth 63.42 billion dollars, Deputy Trade Minister Dyah Roro Esti Widya Putri said on Monday.

Palm oil and its derivatives remained the country's largest halal export category, valued at 34.16 billion dollars, followed by Muslim fashion products at 8.67 billion dollars and chem

Indonesia must transform economy to fully embody Pancasila: president

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:45:11 GMT

JAKARTA, June 1 (Xinhua) -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said on Monday that the country must transform its economy to fully reflect the principles of Pancasila, the country's founding state ideology.

Speaking at a ceremony marking Pancasila Day, Prabowo said one of Indonesia's greatest challenges is ensuring that economic development is aligned with Pancasila's values.

Prabowo said a Pancasila-b

Indonesia's Java northern coast faces rising sea levels, land subsidence: researcher

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:15:27 GMT

JAKARTA, June 1 (Xinhua) -- Several areas along the northern coast of Indonesia's Java island are experiencing a combination of land subsidence and sea level rise of up to 4.3 millimeters per year, increasing the risk of flooding and coastal inundation, a researcher from the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) said on Monday.

BRIN researcher Agung Syetiawan said the phenomenon has been observed in a n

Indonesia maps wildlife virus genomes to strengthen pandemic preparedness

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:15:23 GMT

JAKARTA, June 1 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is mapping the genetic profiles of viruses found in wildlife traded in North Sulawesi to strengthen early detection of diseases with pandemic potential.

The project, conducted in cooperation with the Australian Center for Disease Preparedness, is in its second year and focuses on genomic surveillance of viruses from the Corona

Why the world's most ambitious coal phase-out deal has failed - and what it means for climate finance

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:03:08 GMT

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In December 2025, Indonesia quietly abandoned plans to close the Cirebon-1 coal power plant.

This was no ordinary power plant. Cirebo

Chu, Hunt claim speed golds at World Climbing Series in Spain

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:16:53 GMT

MADRID, June 1 (Xinhua) -- China's Chu Shouhong and Emma Hunt of the United States captured the men's and women's speed climbing titles respectively on Sunday as the World Climbing Series Comunidad de Madrid concluded in Alcobendas, Spain.

Chu, 19, defeated Indonesia's Antasyafi Robby Al Hilmi in the men's final, clocking a personal-best 4.75 seconds to secure his second World Climbing Series gold medal followin

Suspected World War II ordnance explodes in Indonesia, five dead

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:32:14 GMT

JAKARTA, 1st June, 2026 (WAM) -- A suspected shell left over from World War II exploded under a stilt house in an Indonesian fishing village, killing five people and wounding nearly 20.

The explosion occurred on Sunday afternoon in Indonesia's eastern Papua region, emitting a ball of flames followed by a thick smoke column, according to footage broadcast by local media.

Nine homes were destroyed.

"The

Indonesia issues early warning for coastal flooding in Bali until June 5

Sun, 31 May 2026 15:45:05 GMT

JAKARTA, May 31 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia's meteorological authority on Sunday issued an early warning for potential coastal flooding across several areas of Bali, the country's famed resort island.

Cahyo Nugroho, head of the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency Region III, said the full moon phenomenon on Sunday is expected to trigger a significant rise in sea levels. The potential for flooding is projec

China's Jia/Zhang claim women's doubles title at Singapore Open

Sun, 31 May 2026 15:15:39 GMT

SINGAPORE, May 31 (Xinhua) -- China's Jia Yifan and Zhang Shuxian clinched the women's doubles title at badminton Singapore Open on Sunday, defeating compatriots Liu Shengshu and Tan Ning in straight games.

The fourth-seeded pair secured a narrow win against top seeds Liu and Tan 22-20, 21-19, showing greater composure on key points.

"The whole process was quite difficult," Zhang said after the final. "So

5 killed, 3 missing in WWII bomb explosion in E. Indonesia

Sun, 31 May 2026 14:45:14 GMT

JAKARTA, May 31 (Xinhua) -- Five people were killed and three others went missing after a bomb exploded in Indonesia's eastern Papua province on Sunday, local police said.

The blast occurred in the afternoon in a densely populated village, causing severe damage to nearby homes, the police told local media.

The search operations for the missing were suspended overnight due to concerns over possible unexplo

Indonesia tasks state-owned enterprise with overseeing strategic exports

Sun, 31 May 2026 12:15:25 GMT

JAKARTA, May 31 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia on Sunday said it has assigned a newly established state-owned export enterprise, PT Danantara Sumberdaya Indonesia (DSI), to supervise the export of three strategic natural resource commodities, coal, palm oil and ferroalloys, under a new one-door export governance policy.

Coordinating Minister of Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said at a Sunday press conference that th

Weakening Indonesian rupiah to lure more tourists, official says

Sun, 31 May 2026 11:45:17 GMT

JAKARTA, May 31 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia's tourism authorities have said that the rupiah's depreciation against the U.S. dollar could present an opportunity to bolster foreign arrivals, as the exchange rate enhances the country's affordability for international travelers.

Speaking at the Bali and Beyond Travel Fair in Badung on Saturday, Deputy Tourism Minister Ni Luh Puspa said that the current currency trend may

INDONESIA-PANDA CUB-PUBLIC DEBUT

Sun, 31 May 2026 07:45:48 GMT

Indonesia-born giant panda cub makes public debut

Sun, 31 May 2026 01:45:11 GMT

JAKARTA, May 31 (Xinhua) -- Taman Safari Indonesia (TSI) officially introduced Rio, the first giant panda cub born in the country, to the public on Saturday in Bogor, south of Jakarta.

According to a TSI statement, the debut follows a comprehensive evaluation by TSI's Life Science and Veterinary teams, in collaboration with experts from the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda. The teams co

Efektivitas modifikasi cuaca masih diperdebatkan ilmuwan: Mengapa di Indonesia justru semakin diandalkan?

Sat, 30 May 2026 19:42:23 GMT

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Pemerintah mengandalkan modifikasi cuaca untuk mitigasi bencana kendati belum tentu manjur.

Kompleksitas atmosfer membuat pembuktian keberhasilan penyemaian awan sulit dipastikan.

Pengalihan hujan melalui modifikasi cuaca berpotensi merugikan nelayan hingga petani garam.

2 killed, 3 injured in jeep crash at Indonesia's Mt. Bromo

Sat, 30 May 2026 09:45:09 GMT

JAKARTA, May 30 (Xinhua) -- Two people were killed and three others injured after a tourist jeep crashed in the Mount Bromo area, one of Indonesia's leading tourist destinations, local media reported Saturday.

Local police said the vehicle, carrying five people, was traveling from a viewpoint toward the Sea of Sand early Friday. The accident occurred as the driver was navigating a steep downhill section with a s

Indonesia maintains subsidized fuel prices despite rupiah's historic slump

Sat, 30 May 2026 04:15:03 GMT

JAKARTA, May 30 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia will keep its subsidized fuel prices unchanged for the remainder of the year despite mounting fiscal pressure from a sharp depreciation of the Indonesian rupiah, a senior official has said.

"We have already stated that subsidized fuel prices will not increase until the end of the year," Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Yuliot Tanjung said on Friday.

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Indonesia to build 100 GW solar power plant project at estimated investment of US$71.3 billion

Fri, 29 May 2026 18:49:33 GMT

JAKARTA,29th May, 2026 (WAM) -- Indonesia announced that it will build 100 GW solar power plant project at an estimated investment of around US$71.3 billion, Indonesian News Agency (ANTARA) reported.

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) and the Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning (ATR) have prepared 24,000 hectares of land on Java Island to support the 100 GW Solar Power Plant (PLTS)