Over 150 people are murdered in Indonesia as an earthquake strikes the island of Java

At least 162 people were killed as an earthquake struck the Indonesian island of Java on Monday, with vibrations felt in the capital Jakarta, according to the governor of the island.

According to the US Geological Survey, the magnitude 5.6 quake happened in the afternoon near the Cianju...

At least 56 people are killed as a tremor strikes Indonesia's Java island.

On Indonesia's highly populated main island of Java, a violent, shallow earthquake toppled buildings and collapsed walls on Monday, killing at least 56 people and injured hundreds as people ran into the streets, some covered in blood and white rubble.

The injured were being treated ...

Indonesia celebrates its 77th Independence Day with a futsal match

On August 7, 2022, the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Karachi hosted an international futsal friendly match at the Karachi United futsal stadium to celebrate the 77th anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia's independence.

The competition was kicked off by Dr Jun...

Indonesia Joins UAE's CEPA

The United Arab Emirates and Indonesia have agreed on a wide-ranging economic partnership that will result in an expansion of commercial activity between the two countries. The United Arab Emirates and Indonesia have reached an agreement to reduce their respective tariffs as a part of this deal.<...

Indonesia will be able to withstand the next Covid-19 wave, according to Health Minister Budi

"That will be a good sign to move from pandemic to endemic," he added, noting that the next wave is expected to wane around August or September, barring any new variations developing.

Indonesia believes it will be able to fend off the next Covid-19 wave, which will most likely...

SwipeRx Raises $27 Million In the Funding Round Backed By Bill Gates

In the funding round, Series B, the pharmacy application called SwipeRx managed to raise twenty-seven million dollars. Indonesia was leading this funding round. There were other backers as well including Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Susquehanna International Group which is based in Pennsy...

EGA expands its technological collaboration with Indonesia and Bahrain

Emirates Global Aluminium and PT Indonesia Asahan Aluminium will study the use of smelting technology at an expanded North Sumatra smelter. Emirates Global Aluminium, the UAE's largest industrial company outside the oil and gas sector, has signed pacts to deepen cooperation with Indonesia and...

The Researchers from Indonesia and Australia to Work Together on 2D Printing Via the Indonesian Embassy

It is important that the communication between researchers from Indonesia and other countries is improved, particularly Australia, as it is a country with friendly intentions and also happens to be Indonesia’s close neighbor. The Indonesian Embassy in Canberra keeps encouraging a culture of...

Australia and Indonesia Boosting Cooperation in Digital Technology

The representatives of the government of Indonesia in Australia have constantly been pushing to increase cooperation between the two countries in digital technology and innovation. Recently, the Indonesian government supported an e-commerce partnership with the government of Victoria in Australia...

Will Singapore and Malaysia Benefit from Indonesia’s New Capital

Indonesia's decision of building a new capital in East Kalimantan can be of great benefit to Malaysian investors. The decision is also going to impact Sab and Sarawak in the future.

Indonesia's vast land full of resources and a growing middle-class population serves to provide g...

Thailand Defeats Indonesia in AFF Suzuki Cup final

On Wednesday, Thailand defeated Indonesia by 4-0 in the first leg of the AFF Suzuki Cup final.

Thailand bagged a goal in only the second minute of the game with Captain Chanathip Songkrasin easily sliding the ball into the opponent’s goal.

A goal so early on in the match...

Singapore Vs. Indonesia Football Match

On Wednesday, Singapore and Indonesia came across one another at Singapore’s National Stadium to play the first leg to the semi-final of the AFF Suzuki Cup. The entertaining game ended in a 1-1 draw.

Indonesia’s Witan Sulaeman, scored a goal after the 28-minute mark, bringin...

Indonesia and Singapore’s Cooperation on Renewable Energy

During the Singapore International Energy Week in 2020, a major milestone was achieved when bilateral renewable energy cooperation was signed between them and Indonesia. The agreement benefited both countries when they agreed to cooperate with one another in a consortium for the development of so...

South Korea and Indonesia resume talks over fighter jet project

South Korea and Indonesia will be holding their final round of negotiations next week in the Southeast Asian country. This deal is being carried out to address Indonesia’s overdue payments for a joint fighter development project.

Highlights

• South...

Novavax and Serum Institutes COVID-19 vaccine receives EUA in Indonesia 

Novavax Inc, a Biotechnology firm and Serum Institute of India announced that they have received the first emergency use authorization for the COVID-19 vaccine in Indonesia.

 Highlights

•        Novavax’s Covi...

IUCN changed the status of Komodo dragon to endangered species, Indonesian government defends this

Highlights

• Komodo dragon has been native to Indonesia and Flores island
• Human activities and climate change are rising questions on their existence

The International Union for Conservation of Nature has changed the Komodo dragons&rsq...

Fire in Indonesian jails, 41 prisoners dead, 80 are hospitalized

Highlights

• Fire breaks out in Tangerang prison, 41 dead, 80 hospitalized
• Overcrowding in prisons and poor funding can be the root cause

A prison in Indonesia caught up fire on Wednesday, around 41 inmates were killed and 80 are serio...

MISSING INDONESIAN SUBMARINE LIKELY TO HAVE BEEN SUNK: NAVY

Highlights

• According to the Indonesian Navy Chief, the missing submarine has been believed to be sunk as he presented the debris from the vessel

• The United States on Friday said that it has joined the rescue teams from several countries to search the missing Indo...

JAPAN AND INDONESIA LIKELY TO AGREE ON EXPORTS OF DEFENSE EQUIPMENT

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• Japan and Indonesia likely to agree on exports of defense equipment.
• The two countries aim to boost cooperation with China’s ongoing assertiveness in regional waters.
• The countries have also agreed to coordinate in ...

JAPAN’S MURATA CO. TO PROVIDE ITS TRAFFIC COUNTING SYSTEM TO INDONESIA

Highlights –

• Japan’s Murata Co. to provide its traffic counting system to Indonesia.
• The Japanese electronic parts maker has partnered with a local information technology firm in Indonesia.
• The traffic system developed by Murat...