ASEAN: Caution Against the Asian Tiger Mosquito
BERLIN – Returning from a long journey and suddenly experiencing high fever? It could be a case of imported dengue infection. In Germany, the number of cases is on the rise. Dengue viruses are transmitted by certain species of mosquitoes … Continue reading ASEAN: Caution Against the Asian Tiger Mosquito
Ibu Volcano Erupts on Halmahera Island: Ash Cloud
JAKARTA – The Indonesian island of Halmahera is currently experiencing an eruption of the Ibu Volcano. The second-highest alert level was declared after the volcano spewed an impressive 1.5-kilometer-high ash cloud into the air. Authorities urgently called for people to … Continue reading Ibu Volcano Erupts on Halmahera Island: Ash Cloud
Thousands Evacuated as Indonesian Volcano Erupts
TAGULANDANG ISLAND, Indonesia — In a dramatic turn of events, the remote Indonesian volcano, Mount Ruang, erupted three times on Tuesday, spewing lava and ash more than 5 kilometers (approximately 3 miles) into the sky. The eruption has forced authorities … Continue reading Thousands Evacuated as Indonesian Volcano Erupts
Mount Ruang Eruption: Impacts on Weather and Climate
TAGULANDANG, Indonesia – Last week, the remote Indonesian volcano Mount Ruang unleashed a series of explosive eruptions, captivating the world with fiery orange lava, towering ash columns, and volcanic lightning. But beyond the awe-inspiring spectacle, what are the implications for … Continue reading Mount Ruang Eruption: Impacts on Weather and Climate
Rare Javan Rhino Calf Spotted in Indonesia
JAKARTA – A rare Javan rhinoceros calf has been sighted at Ujung Kulon National Park in Indonesia, igniting optimism for the preservation of one of the world’s most endangered mammals. This remarkable discovery offers a glimmer of hope for the … Continue reading Rare Javan Rhino Calf Spotted in Indonesia
Indonesian President-Elect Prabowo visits China
BEIJING/JAKARTA — In a significant diplomatic encounter, Chinese President Xi Jinping warmly received Indonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto at the Great Hall of the People on Monday. This historic meeting marks Prabowo’s first foreign trip since his victory in Indonesia’s presidential … Continue reading Indonesian President-Elect Prabowo visits China
Prabowo Subianto, the newly elected president
JAKARTA – Indonesia has voted. The successor to the popular President Joko Widodo is Prabowo Subianto, a former army general and defense minister. With a population of 274 million people, Indonesia and its 17,000 islands rank fourth in the world’s … Continue reading Prabowo Subianto, the newly elected president
Indonesia Introduces New Income Tax Regulations
JAKARTA – Indonesia is undergoing a major tax reform that aims to harmonize various tax regulations, simplify tax administration, and increase tax compliance. One of the key changes is the introduction of new income tax rates for individual taxpayers, which … Continue reading Indonesia Introduces New Income Tax Regulations
23 people die after Volcano eruption on Sumatra
JAKARTA – The Marapi volcano on the Indonesian island of Sumatra erupted at 2:30 p.m. local time this Sunday, spewing an ash cloud around three kilometers high into the sky. The eruption was so violent that it could be heard … Continue reading 23 people die after Volcano eruption on Sumatra
PATA presents workshops for tourism SMEs
BANGKOK – The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) successfully completed the finance and digital skills workshops for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in tourism, which took place in Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, and the Philippines. These workshops were part of PATA’s collaboration … Continue reading PATA presents workshops for tourism SMEs