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Prabowo Orders Up to 50 Ethanol Plants to Support E20 Fuel Program

Indonesia plans E20 gasoline within years, backed by up to 50 new ethanol plants and a nationwide sugarcane replanting drive.
Business 11 hours ago

US, Canada, Mexico Claim Success as World Cup Co-Hosts

US, Canada, Mexico have claimed success as host countries for the World Cup as enthusiasm soars for the final match.
Lifestyle 12 hours ago

China’s WAICO or US-Led Pax Silica? Indonesia Stays Neutral

Indonesia says that it is taking part in the two AI-related initiatives proposed by the rivalring major powers China and the US.
News 14 hours ago

JCI Posts Strongest Weekly Gain in Months on Debt Confidence

Indonesia's benchmark index climbed 4.24% this week as healthy external debt data lifted sentiment despite global uncertainties.
Business 15 hours ago

Febrie Adriansyah Denies All Allegations After 11-Hour AGO Questioning

Former prosecutor Febrie Adriansyah denied all allegations, including claims he received Rp 50 billion, after an 11-hour AGO questioning.
News Jul 17, 2026 | 9:19 pm

Jakarta Governor Says Civil Servants Can Stay Up for World Cup Final

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung says civil servants are free to watch the World Cup final, as long as public services remain unaffected.
News Jul 17, 2026 | 9:01 pm

Dry Season Drains Ciliwung River, Threatening Water Supply in Greater Jakarta

The Ciliwung River's water level has remained at zero for three days, raising concerns over water supplies for Bogor and Jakarta.
News Jul 17, 2026 | 8:42 pm

AGO Questions Ex-Senior Prosecutor Febrie Adriansyah as Corruption Suspect

Former senior prosecutor Febrie Adriansyah was questioned as a suspect after police transferred three corruption cases to the AGO.
News Jul 17, 2026 | 7:38 pm

Indonesian Rescuers Save 45 After Tourist Boat Sinks En Route to Komodo

A tourist boat carrying 45 people sank off Bima after high waves hit. All passengers and crew were rescued safely.
News Jul 17, 2026 | 6:09 pm

Turkish National Named Suspect After Multi-Vehicle Crash Injures Seven in Bali

Indonesian police have named a 46-year-old Turkish national as a suspect after the vehicle he was driving crashed into multiple vehicles.
News Jul 17, 2026 | 5:46 pm

Indonesia’s Nutrition Agency Owes $89.27 Million in Unpaid 2025 Bills

BGN still owes Rp 1.609 trillion for completed 2025 projects and plans to settle the outstanding payments through the 2026 budget.
Business Jul 17, 2026 | 5:35 pm

Japan's Parliament Enshrines Male-Only Succession for the Shrinking Imperial Family

Princess Aiko is hugely popular, and many Japanese want her to be Naruhito's successor, but she is ineligible because she is a woman.
Lifestyle Jul 17, 2026 | 5:09 pm

Prominent Lawyer Hotman Paris Joins Febrie Adriansyah's Defense Team

resigned from his post after police announced the seizure of gold bullion and cash from several locations, including his residence.
News Jul 17, 2026 | 4:58 pm

Indonesia Stocks Buck Regional Selloff on Healthy Debt Outlook

Indonesia stocks rose 1.1%, bucking regional losses as investors welcomed healthy external debt data despite global tensions.
Business Jul 17, 2026 | 4:14 pm

Balinese Royals Press Prabowo to Deliver Long-Promised North Bali Airport

Balinese royal families urged President Prabowo to honor his pledge to build a long-delayed international airport in North Bali.
Lifestyle Jul 17, 2026 | 4:09 pm

Rupiah Defies Global Tensions, Closes at Rp 17,921 per Dollar

Rupiah gained 0.36% to Rp 17,921 per US dollar on Friday as stronger BI survey data outweighed Middle East tensions.
Business Jul 17, 2026 | 3:53 pm

BI Survey: Indonesia's Business Activity Strengthens in Q2

Indonesia's business activity strengthened in Q2 as more firms reported improving conditions, driven by holiday demand and key sectors.
Business Jul 17, 2026 | 2:28 pm

'AI Development Should Not Be a Solo Performance by Any Single Country,' Says Xi Jinping

Over the next five years, he said, China will provide 5,000 training opportunities on artificial intelligence to developing countries.
Tech Jul 17, 2026 | 2:01 pm

Agrinas Palma's Oil Palm Assets Need Full Audit, Watchdog Says

Pustaka Alam called for a full audit of Agrinas Palma after raising concerns over land legality, transparency, and oil palm yields.
Business Jul 17, 2026 | 1:58 pm