Beijing is courting Jakarta with promises of investments. Meanwhile, the US is losing sway the longer it dithers over Gaza.
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Calls for a repeat of Indonesia’s presidential election came to nought on Monday in a court ruling that has both cleared the way for Prabowo Subianto to take office in October and sparked protests from supporters of the failed candidates.
A team of Korean experts will visit Indonesia this week to provide training for conservators in the cultural heritage sector in the Southeast Asian country.
In August 2019, Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo first announced his intention to relocate the Indonesian capital from Jakarta to Kalimantan. Indonesia’s new capital city – which will officially be named Nusantara – has been envisioned as a flagship project to encourage economic development outside of Java.
Along with an emphasis on strengthening Indonesia’s maritime defence capacity, Prabowo Subianto and Gibran Rakabuming Raka hope to stimulate the nation’s economic transformation by turning IKN into a global maritime hub and leveraging it to enhance economic interest in eastern Indonesia.
Indonesia has sped up preparations for the 10th World Water Forum (WWF) scheduled for May 18–25 in Bali, according to Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan.
Traditionally, the weeks following the Eid al-Fitr holidays marked a peak in the influx of migratory workers seeking job opportunities in Jakarta. However, this trend has seen a notable decline in recent years.
Social media stars are downplaying fears of deforestation and boredom in Nusantara.
The “Technical Report on Mpox in Indonesia 2023” provides in-depth information on the epidemiology of mpox in Indonesia in 2023. In July 2022, WHO declared mpox a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC); however, in May 2023 the PHEIC was declared over.
There has been rising awareness among the young generation of scientists in Indonesia of the need to advocate for the use of sciences in responding to upcoming and current multidimensional crises.
On any given day, Exanti, a beauty consultant for Indonesian cosmetics brand Wardah, wears what she calls a “full face” of makeup, including eyeshadow, eyeliner, foundation, concealer, blusher and lipstick.
Indonesia’s global significance in the realm of public health is increasingly prominent. The nation’s dedicated focus on health, combined with its adept leadership in shaping the global health agenda during its G20 presidency, is commendable.
At least 800 people in Indonesia’s North Sulawesi province have been evacuated after multiple eruptions of the area’s Ruang volcano, which for days has spewed lava and ash clouds into the sky.
Two decades ago, the Wawowae community in Flores, a picturesque island of mountains, forests and lakes in Indonesia, made a solemn vow.
As one of the largest countries in Asia, Indonesia—without a doubt—must participate in resolving the disputes in the South China Sea (SCS).
While Chinese funding has helped Indonesia rise up the value chain, it is clear this comes at a high cost to local people and the natural environment, leading to exploitation, pollution and biodiversity loss.
