Smart Cities Opportunities in Indonesia and Lesson for Developing Countries
Authors: Tuhu Nugraha and Raine Renaldi* Indonesia is committed to achieving a carbon-neutral target by 2060 as part of its urban transformation vision through the Smart…
Orangutan seen treating wound with medicinal plant in world first | Wildlife News
A Sumatran orangutan named Rakus was seen using a plant to treat a facial wound possibly sustained during a fight. An orangutan in Indonesia has…
Israeli firms sold invasive surveillance tech to Indonesia: Report | Cybersecurity News
An international investigation has found that at least four Israeli-linked firms have been selling invasive spyware and cyber surveillance technology to Indonesia, which has no…
Photos: May Day rallies across Asia demand improved labour rights | Workers’ Rights News
Workers and activists have taken to the streets across Asia as the world marks May Day. Rallies took place in South Korea, Japan, Taiwan and…
Microsoft to invest $1.7 bbn in AI, cloud infrastructure in Indonesia | Technology
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says investment will help Southeast Asia’s biggest economy thrive in ‘new era’. Microsoft has announced plans to invest $1.7bn in artificial…
Thousands evacuated, flights disrupted as Indonesian volcano erupts again | Volcanoes News
Mount Ruang in the central province of North Sulawesi sent thick clouds of ash more than 5km (3 miles) into the sky. Thousands of people…
Thousands evacuated amid tsunami threat as Indonesian volcano erupts again
In short: Indonesian authorities are working to evacuate 12,000 pepople as a volcano erupts again.It is the second time this month the Ruang volcano has erupted.What's…
Indonesia and the Future of Water Diplomacy
Through its participation in the World Water Forum, Indonesia, the largest archipelagic country in the world, with more than 17 thousand islands with a long…
US returns ancient artefacts looted from Cambodia, Indonesia | Arts and Culture News
New York district attorney accuses two prominent art dealers of the illegal trafficking of antiquities worth $3m. Prosecutors in New York City have announced that…
Canberra scientists using DNA to fight trafficked parrot trade
You may be familiar with the use of DNA technology for catching criminals and solving crimes, but now a group of scientists from Canberra and the…
How is overtourism affecting local communities? | TV Shows
How overtourism impacts local communities and ecosystems at some of the world’s most instagrammable travel destinations. In this episode, we will speak with guests from…
US chef’s bid to own ‘chili crunch’ name raises ire in Indonesia, Malaysia | Economy
Medan, Indonesia – When Michelle Tew, the owner of Malaysia-based food company Homiah, received a cease and desist letter from American-Korean celebrity chef David Chang…
11,000 evacuated in northern Indonesia as Ruang volcano erupts | Volcanoes News
Authorities further extend exclusion zone after volcano sends ash and smoke more than two kilometres into the sky. Some 11,000 people have been evacuated from…
Monday 15 April Hari Raya Puasa Holiday in Indonesia
The festival of Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Fast-breaking, is an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the…
Several killed after landslides hit Indonesia’s Sulawesi island | Environment News
Emergency response efforts have been complicated by poor weather conditions and damaged roads brought about by the disaster. At least 15 people have been found…
Indonesia Should Broadening Its MBKM Initiative on ASEAN Stage
A Brief Description of Socio-Economic and Education in Indonesia The labor force landscape in Indonesia reflects a complex reality that encompasses various social, economic and…
In Indonesia and Malaysia, beauty is big business during Eid al-Fitr | Fashion Industry News
Medan, Indonesia – On any given day, Exanti, a beauty consultant for Indonesian cosmetics brand Wardah, wears what she calls a “full face” of makeup,…
‘Accepted in both [worlds]’: Indonesia’s Chinese Muslims prepare for Eid | Religion News
Jakarta, Indonesia – Millions of Muslims across Indonesia, including some of its ethnic Chinese minority, are preparing for Lebaran, as Indonesians call Eid, the festival…
Thousands around the world rally for Palestinians on Al-Quds Day | Gaza News
Tens of thousands of people across the world have staged rallies to mark Al-Quds Day (or simply, Quds Day), an international day expressing support for…
At Indonesia’s biggest bank, customers’ life savings vanish with a click | Business and Economy
Bali and Jakarta, Indonesia – Late last year, Balinese woman Nih Lu Putu Rustini got the shock of her life when she tried to withdraw…