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Jakarta's Car Free Night Needs Review to Protect Hotel Business, Says Pramono Anung

Tempo.co · July 5, 2025

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo said the idea of Car Free Night (CFN) in Jakarta needs thorough consideration. Pramono mentioned that he does not want the event to disturb business activities due to the closure of main...

Indonesia, France explore film industry collaboration

Antara · July 5, 2025

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Creative Economy is exploring strategic collaboration with France in the film industry, including in co-production, exchange of talents, and creative training. “As part of our strategic efforts to encourage...

Lori Dengler | Earthquake report on the first half of 2025

Times-Standard - California · July 5, 2025

2025 at the halfway point has provided earthquakes in the usual places, a few surprises, and one catastrophic seismic event. 2025’s deadliest earthquake occurred on March 28, centered near Mandalay, the second most populated city in Myanmar...

BRICS agree to joint statement ahead of Rio leaders summit

Regional Media News - Iowa · July 5, 2025

By Lisandra Paraguassu RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) -Diplomats from the BRICS group of developing nations have agreed on a joint declaration of their leaders at a summit in Rio de Janeiro this week, three people familiar with the talks said on...

Our Best Asian-Inspired Recipes That Feature Ground Beef

Allrecipes ·

If you love quick-and-easy recipes that are flavorful and easy on the budget, you'll need these Asian-inspired ground beef recipes in your dinner rotation. They offer a world of exciting options, featuring beefy fried rice, curries, soups, stews,...

Indonesian Police Raid Drug-Laced Liquid Vape Factory in Medan

Tempo.co · July 5, 2025

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The North Sumatra Regional Police's drug investigation unit raided a liquid vape factory suspected of containing class I narcotics worth Rp300 billion in West Medan District, Medan, North Sumatra. As reported by Antara, on...

BRICS nations need to build consensus and balance innovation by reinforcing Global South's digital sovereignty

The Morung Express ·

New Delhi: BRICS, the developing world's stand-in to the G-7 grouping. was expanded at the Kazan Summit, last year. Post expansion, Indonesia, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia and the UAE have joined the founding members Brazil, Russia, India,...

Jakarta pushes for smoking rooms at entertainment venues

Antara · July 5, 2025

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The provincial government of Jakarta is pushing for the establishment of designated smoking areas at entertainment venues, as envisaged by the Regional Regulation Draft on Smoke-Free Areas (Ranperda KTR). “All entertainment...

Frank van Kempen Appointed Head Coach of Indonesia U-20 National Team

Tempo.co · July 5, 2025

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) has appointed Frank van Kempen as the head coach of the Indonesian U-20 national team. The 53-year-old coach from the Netherlands is considered to have the capacity to design a...

The Luxury Hotels Making Travel Fun Again

Robb Report · July 5, 2025

Remember when traveling was actually enjoyable? Haven’t you missed it? If your answer is yes, you’re in luck. Luxury hospitality has a youthful glow right now. Florida’s Boca Raton Resort just overhauled its beach club, sinking millions into the...

Indonesian Chess Player Shafira Devi Herfesa Heads to 2025 FIDE Women's World Cup

Tempo.co · July 5, 2025

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesian Chess Association (PB Percasi) officially announced that Woman International Master (WIM) Shafira Devi Herfesa and Evi Juliana will compete in the 2025 FIDE Women's Chess World Cup, which will take place in...

Indonesian Minister Hopes Prabowo's BRICS Agenda in Brazil Not Stirred by Rinjani Incident

Tempo.co · July 5, 2025

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Coordinating Minister for Legal, Human Rights, Immigration, and Corrections, Yusril Ihza Mahendra, hopes that the death of Juliana Marins on Mount Rinjani will not disrupt the good relationship between Indonesia and Brazil....

SA back at BRICS table as leaders clash over Trump and the Middle East

African Insider · July 5, 2025

Emerging nations representing about half the world’s population and 40 percent of global economic output are set to unite over what they see as unfair US import tariffs, according to sources familiar with summit negotiations.Since coming to office...

Indroyono Soesilo Tapped as Jakarta’s Envoy to Washington

The Jakarta Globe ·

Jakarta. President Prabowo Subianto has tapped Dwisuryo Indroyono Soesilo, a seasoned technocrat and former coordinating minister for maritime affairs, to serve as Indonesia’s next ambassador to the United States, filling a post that has been...

China's gaming industry driving digital cultural exchange

CGTN ·

China's growing role in the global gaming industry reflects a broader shift toward cultural exchange and mutual understanding. By actively listening to local communities and integrating culturally meaningful content into gameplay, Chinese...

Indonesia Rolls Out Visa-Free Entry for Turkish, Brazilian Nationals

MENAFN · July 5, 2025

(MENAFN) Indonesia has officially rolled out a visa-free entry program for Turkish citizens, effective Thursday, marking a significant milestone in the country's immigration policy. This move, as reported by media, also extends to Brazilian...

Need study on Jakarta car-free night plan: Governor Pramono

Antara · July 5, 2025

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has underscored the need for an in-depth study on the plan to implement a car-free night in Jakarta to ensure it does not disrupt the business activities of hotels. In the Sudirman and M.H. Thamrin...

Indonesia: Human-Centred AI for Ethical Innovation

OpenGov Asia · July 4, 2025

Indonesia is actively promoting a human-centred approach to artificial intelligence (AI) development, aiming to balance technological innovation with the enhancement of human values and capabilities. Coordinating Minister for Human Development and...

The Indonesian Frontier Town Named for a Jungle Vampire

JSTOR Daily · July 5, 2025

The icon indicates free access to the linked research on JSTOR. Talk about a ghost town. Pontianak, capital city of Indonesia’s West Kalimantan province, shares its name with a fearsome monster from Malay folklore, known variously as Pontianak or...

Indonesia’s Mount Dukono Eruption Propels Ash Plume 1.1 km High

MENAFN · July 5, 2025

(MENAFN) Mount Dukono, located in eastern Indonesia, erupted once again on Friday, sending a massive plume of volcanic ash soaring 1,100 meters (3,608 feet) above its peak, a state-run news agency. Bambang Sugiono, a representative from the Dukono...