INDONESIA

Health: Bali Monitors Arrivals from China and Malaysia

DENPASAR/BALI – Indonesian authorities on Bali are intensifying health monitoring for incoming passengers from China and Malaysia following concerns over a potential outbreak of human metapneumovirus (HMPV). The island’s health authorities are requiring travelers from these countries to submit a … Continue reading Health: Bali Monitors Arrivals from China and Malaysia

Remembering the Victims of the 2004 Tsunami

BANGKOK/JAKARTA – On December 26, 2004, a catastrophic earthquake off the coast of Sumatra triggered one of the deadliest tsunamis in modern history, claiming the lives of nearly 230,000 people across 14 countries, with Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, and Thailand … Continue reading Remembering the Victims of the 2004 Tsunami

Indonesia Rejects Apple’s $100 Million Investment

JAKARTA – Indonesia has declined a US$100 million investment proposal from Apple, which aimed to resolve the ongoing sales ban on the iPhone 16 in the country. The Indonesian government insists that the offer does not meet its “fairness principles”, … Continue reading Indonesia Rejects Apple’s $100 Million Investment

Indonesia Races to Become Southeast Asia’s EV Hub

JAKARTA – Indonesia is fast emerging as a key player in the electric vehicle (EV) market, thanks to its strategic investments and ambitious plans to become a regional hub for sustainable mobility. In a significant boost to its EV ambitions, … Continue reading Indonesia Races to Become Southeast Asia’s EV Hub

Indonesia and Russia Hold First Joint Naval Drills

JAKARTA – In a move that has raised eyebrows in Western capitals, Indonesia and Russia conducted their first-ever joint naval drills this week, marking a significant development in the relationship between the two nations. The naval exercises, though relatively small … Continue reading Indonesia and Russia Hold First Joint Naval Drills