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Two Orangutans Rescued From Burning Forest in Central Kalimantan

Two orangutans were rescued from a fire-ravaged forest in Sampit, Central Kalimantan, and are now under medical observation.

Bridestory Market 2026: Imperial Klub Golf Offers Outdoor Wedding

Imperial Klub Golf, part of the Aryaduta Hotel Group, is participating on this week's Bridestory Market 2026.

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The Final Days of World War II: The Defeat and Surrender of Japan

The defeat and surrender of Japan in 1945 ended World War II in Asia-Pacific, following years of war, occupation and suffering.

Jakarta Stocks Open Higher as Regional Markets Gain, Bond Yields Keep Investors Cautious

Jakarta stocks opened 0.55% higher on Thursday as regional gains lifted sentiment despite concerns over rising global bond yields.

House Approves 0.5% Tax on Small E-Commerce Sellers

Indonesia plans a 0.5% tax on e-commerce sales above Rp 500 million annually as it seeks to boost digital revenue in 2027.

Sanction Fears Prevent Indonesian QR Payment Linkage, Russia Says

Indonesia Targets Rp 20.6 Trillion Income Boost for Fishermen With New Fleet

Indonesia plans to build 4,582 modern fishing vessels by 2029, targeting a Rp20.6 trillion annual boost in fishermen's income.

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Mount Sinabung Eruption Cancels 15 Soekarno-Hatta Flights

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How Shorebases Keep Indonesia’s Offshore Oil and Gas Operations Moving

PTFI Distributes Aid to East Nusa Tenggara Quake Victims

Jakarta Stocks Open Higher as Regional Markets Gain, Bond Yields Keep Investors Cautious

Jakarta stocks opened 0.55% higher on Thursday as regional gains lifted sentiment despite concerns over rising global bond yields.

House Approves 0.5% Tax on Small E-Commerce Sellers

Indonesia plans a 0.5% tax on e-commerce sales above Rp 500 million annually as it seeks to boost digital revenue in 2027.

Indonesia Targets Rp 20.6 Trillion Income Boost for Fishermen With New Fleet

Indonesia plans to build 4,582 modern fishing vessels by 2029, targeting a Rp20.6 trillion annual boost in fishermen's income.

How Shorebases Keep Indonesia’s Offshore Oil and Gas Operations Moving

From exploration to production, shorebases help connect onshore logistics with offshore operations across Indonesia’s oil and gas industry.

Forest and Land Fires Could Inflict $6.9b Loss on Indonesia: Celios

Forest and land fires could cost Indonesia up to Rp 123.1 trillion in economic and health losses as blazes continue to spread.

PTFI Distributes Aid to East Nusa Tenggara Quake Victims

PT Freeport Indonesia has distributed humanitarian aid worth Rp 2.5 billion to the earthquake victims.

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Jakarta Stocks Open Higher as Regional Markets Gain, Bond Yields Keep Investors Cautious

Jakarta stocks opened 0.55% higher on Thursday as regional gains lifted sentiment despite concerns over rising global bond yields.

House Approves 0.5% Tax on Small E-Commerce Sellers

Indonesia Targets Rp 20.6 Trillion Income Boost for Fishermen With New Fleet

Indonesian Stocks Slip as Rising US Bond Yields Rattle Markets

Indonesian stocks edged lower as a global bond sell-off lifted yields, pressuring risk assets amid renewed inflation concerns.

Filipinos Top Competitor for Indonesian Migrant Workers in Europe

Indonesia wants to send 500,000 migrant workers by 2029, but it has to compete with Filipinos.

Ukraine Hopes to Prevent More Indonesians From Joining Russian Army

Ukraine says it is "ready" to work with the government to prevent more Indonesians from being recruited into Russian forces.

Indonesia Seals 21 Companies in Kalimantan, Sumatra Over Forest Fires

Indonesia has sealed 21 companies across seven provinces over suspected links to forest and land fires, with more under investigation.

End of Two-Month Trade Deficit Doesn’t Mean Complacency

Indonesia recorded a $120 million surplus in July after seeing a deficit since May.

Mount Sinabung Eruption Cancels 15 Soekarno-Hatta Flights

Mount Sinabung's eruption canceled 15 flights and delayed 14 others between Soekarno-Hatta and Kualanamu, affecting 5,350 passengers.

Chandra Pelabuhan Nusantara Opens Port Infrastructure to External Users

CPN has opened its port infrastructure to external users after securing a public terminal license to support industrial logistics in Cilegon

Indonesian Stocks Extend Gains, JCI Tops 6,600

JCI rose 0.39% to 6,625 at Wednesday's open as investors weighed mixed domestic data and renewed global market volatility.

Prabowo Flies to Russia at Putin’s Invite

Indonesia will push for a mutually beneficial economic cooperation during Prabowo's visit to Russia, the government says.

Eight Indonesians Allegedly Lured by Job Offers to Join Russian Forces

Indonesia is investigating reports that eight citizens were offered civilian jobs before allegedly being recruited to fight for Russia.

Sanction Fears Prevent Indonesian QR Payment Linkage, Russia Says

Russian ambassador Sergei Tolchenov says that Indonesian banks are afraid of secondary sanctions when asked about possible QRIS linkage.

Iran President Thanks Putin for Russia's Stance During War with US

Moscow has massively deepened military and economic ties with Iran since launching its own full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Free Meal Program Helps Drive Indonesia’s August Inflation, BPS Says

Indonesia’s free meal program helped boost chicken demand in August as annual inflation accelerated to 3.19%, BPS said.

Indonesia Blames Deliberate Burning for Most Forest and Land Fires

Indonesia says most fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan were deliberately set as authorities brace for heightened fire risks in September.