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Waldorf Astoria enters Finland with Helsinki hotel

Hotel Management Network · July 4, 2025

Hospitality group Hilton has entered a management agreement with M&L Group to rebrand The Hotel Maria in Helsinki as Waldorf Astoria Helsinki, marking the brand’s debut in Finland. Situated in the Kruununhaka district, the 116-room property is...

World CNN For the first time, Xi is missing a China-backed BRICS summit. Why?

Yahoo News ·

A summit of leaders from the BRICS group of major emerging economies kicks off in Brazil Sunday – but without the top leader of its most powerful member. For the first time in more than one decade of rule, Chinese leader Xi Jinping – who has made...

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...

Jokowi proposes moving Indonesia’s capital from Jakarta to...

Eleven Myanmar ·

Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Friday formally proposed a plan to move the country’s capital from Jakarta, on the crowded island of Java, to Kalimantan on the island of Borneo. Widodo, popularly known as Jokowi, made the proposal during his...

For the first time, Xi is missing a China-backed BRICS summit. Why?

CNN · July 5, 2025

Hong Kong CNN — A summit of leaders from the BRICS group of major emerging economies kicks off in Brazil Sunday – but without the top leader of its most powerful member. For the first time in more than one decade of rule, Chinese leader Xi Jinping...

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...

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...

Sumba, an hour away from Bali, Indonesia is the perfect vacation spot to do absolutely nothing

Channel News Asia · July 5, 2025

Space is part of the appeal, and like the other hotels spread across the island, Cap Karoso has made the most of it. The two-year-old property has 44 guest rooms and 20 villas on more than three acres of hilly land that rolls toward Karoso beach....

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...

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,...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

Leaders of Russia and China snub Brics summit in sign group’s value may be waning

The Guardian · July 5, 2025

Russia and China are not sending their leaders to a Brics summit starting in Brazil on Sunday in what may be a sign that the group’s recent expansion has reduced its ideological value to the two founding members. China’s 72-year-old leader, Xi...

Indonesia’s law ministry vows just, human rights-based governance

Antara · July 5, 2025

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia’s Coordinating Ministry for Law, Human Rights, Immigration, and Corrections (Kemenko Kumham Imipas) reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening governance in these sectors through an inclusive, just, and human...

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...

Jakarta Cancels Tomorrow's Car Free Night Trial

Tempo.co · July 4, 2025

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Jakarta government has canceled the Car Free Night (CFN) trial. The government initially planned the CFN in conjunction with the Jakarta Muharam Festival, which will take place on the upcoming Saturday, July 5, 2025. The...

Indonesia sets cultural advancement as core of 2025–2029 plan

Antara · July 5, 2025

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Cultural Affairs has announced that the National Action Plan for Cultural Advancement (RAN-PK) will serve as a key reference for Indonesia’s development strategy. “Culture is...