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Indonesia, France explore film industry collaboration
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...
World : Malaysian Embassy In Jakarta Verifies information On Citizen Involved In Ferry Sinking
PUTRAJAYA, July 6 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Embassy in Jakarta is working swiftly with Indonesian authorities to verify information that a Malaysian citizen may be among the victims of the sinking passenger ferry in Bali Strait. The Malaysian...
Australians in '$280 million Euro summer surge' — and emerging holiday hotspots
European summer spending is set for a rebound, one of Australia's biggest banks predicts, with travellers also looking to other destinations to escape the winter at home. ANZ says customers travelling to Europe across June, July, and August will...

Gary Rowett on U’s adjusting to humidity ahead of first game
The U’s arrived in Jakarta on Thursday, and kick-off their President’s Cup campaign against a Liga Indonesia All-Star side at 19:30 WIB (13:30 BST). Indonesia internationals Marselino Ferdinan and Ole Romeny have stolen most of the limelight so...

Brics leaders urge cohesion, trade and use of local currency to grow clout
Brics leaders have called for stronger cohesion, expanded trade and increased use of local currency to improve the Global South’s clout as an alternative to Western power, even as the bloc of emerging markets maintains ties and partnerships with...
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PM Modi arrives in Brazil for Brics Summit, to hold talks with President Lula and global leaders
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to attend the 17th Brics Summit. He landed at Galeão International Airport, beginning a two-leg visit to the country at the invitation of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da...

World : Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: July 6, 2025
INDONESIA 1. INDONESIANS NOW TRUST PROSECUTORS MORE THAN KPK, NEW SURVEY REVEALS -- JAKARTA GLOBE The Attorney General’s Office has emerged as the most trusted law enforcement institution in Indonesia, overtaking both the Corruption Eradication...

Indonesian Police Raid Drug-Laced Liquid Vape Factory in Medan
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...

Brazil BRICS Summit: Business leaders express optimism for PM Modi’s visit
Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], July 6 (ANI): Anticipation is high among Indian business leaders attending the BRICS Summit in Brazil, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit is expected to further strengthen India's global trade ties, particularly with...

Business News | Brazil BRICS Summit: Business Leaders Express Optimism for PM Modi's Visit
Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], July 6 (ANI): Anticipation is high among Indian business leaders attending the BRICS Summit in Brazil, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit is expected to further strengthen India's global trade ties, particularly with...

Mochizuki Speaks Out on Indonesian Women's National Team Elimination in 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesian women's national football team has been eliminated from the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifiers. They lost 1-2 to Taiwan in the final match of Group D at Indomilk Arena, Tangerang Regency, on Saturday, July 5,...

Jakarta pushes for smoking rooms at entertainment venues
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...

Brics leaders target ‘indiscriminate’ US tariffs as China’s Xi skips Brazil summit
RIO DE JANEIRO, July 6 — Brics leaders meeting in Rio de Janeiro today are expected to decry US President Donald Trump’s “indiscriminate” trade tariffs, saying they are illegal and risk hurting the global economy. Emerging nations, which represent...

Focus on collaboration, innovation and sustainable growth
Focus on collaboration, innovation and sustainable growth Published on: Sunday, July 06, 2025 Published on: Sun, Jul 06, 2025 By: Larry Ralon Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Dolly Jimayol THE Sabah Oil, Gas, Energy Conference and Exhibition (SOGCE) saw...

Humidity, humility and a fantastic football arena: Day one in Indonesia
My trip to Indonesia started at Heathrow in the early hours of Friday morning, and after changing flights in Doha, I finally arrived in Jakarta at half seven in the morning local time on Saturday (1:30am in the UK). Inevitably there was a fair...
Danone launches the Iron Up! program to accelerate its efforts in the fight against Iron Deficiency Anemia in Children
Danone announces the launch of Iron Up! the first global program of its kind set up to supercharge the company’s efforts to combat iron deficiency in children. Iron deficiency is the leading cause of anemia, a condition affecting more than 40% of...

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

Brics leaders criticise US tariffs; Xi and Putin absent from summit
But it is a clear political shot directed at Washington from the 11 nations, including Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (Brics). “We voice serious concerns about the rise of unilateral tariff and non-tariff measures which distort...

Oasis Reunites in Cardiff with Heartfelt Moments After 16 Years
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - British rock band Oasis reunited for the first time in 16 years, kicking off their highly anticipated "Oasis Live '25" tour at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, on July 4, 2025. Thousands of fans attended the performance,...

PPATK Reveals 550,000 Social Aid Beneficiaries Involved in Online Gambling
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK) disclosed that 550,000 people receiving social aid in 2024 were actively involved in online gambling. The Head of PPATK, Ivan Yustiavanda, stated that the total...