Indonesia’s Komodo island to remain open
Jakarta – The Indonesian government has decided that Komodo Island will remain open to visitors, after a study showed that the giant lizard is not under threat of extinction. East Nusa Tenggara governor Viktor Laiskodat had earlier called on the … Continue reading Indonesia’s Komodo island to remain open
Indonesia’s Ex-President Habibie dies at 83
Jakarta – Thousands of people gathered in the Indonesian capital Jakarta on Thursday to mourn the death of former president B.J. Habibie, who came to power as the nation endured a turbulent transition to democracy after former strongman Suharto stepped … Continue reading Indonesia’s Ex-President Habibie dies at 83
Huge outage hits Jakarta and surrounding area
Jakarta – A huge power outage hit the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, and surrounding cities, an area home to tens of millions of people. The blackout began at midday local time (05:00 GMT) and was slowly being restored nine hours on. … Continue reading Huge outage hits Jakarta and surrounding area
Indonesia: President vows to invest in tech skills
Jakarta — Indonesian President Joko Widodo appeared at ease as he rode Jakarta’s new MRT alongside the Japanese ambassador on June 25, stopping to pose for selfies with passengers. Riding the MRT has become a signature publicity stunt for “Jokowi,” … Continue reading Indonesia: President vows to invest in tech skills
Trade war wake-up call for Chinese companies
Dalian – China’s economy is faring relatively well despite the difficulties brought by the China-US trade war, executives and experts said at the ongoing Summer Davos 2019 in Dalian, Northeast China’s Liaoning Province on Monday. One outcome of the trade war could … Continue reading Trade war wake-up call for Chinese companies