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The "Amazing Shenzhen" Campaign Invited Indonesian Influencers to explore Shenzhen's Energy and Innovation
The Slovenia Times
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July 3, 2025
SHENZHEN, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 3 July 2025 - Coordinated by YoyWow Communication Co., Ltd., the "Amazing Shenzhen" campaign invited three Indonesian creators to experience the city's rhythm, culture, and creative energy firsthand. The...
Indonesia to boost US imports to avoid tougher tariffs: minister
The Sun Daily
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July 3, 2025
JAKARTA: Indonesia’s chief economic minister told AFP on Thursday that Jakarta would step up its energy, agriculture and merchandise imports from the United States to avoid tougher tariffs due to come into force next week. Trump announced...
Indonesia to sign $34 billion pact with U.S. partners ahead of tariff negotiation deadline, minister says
Regional Media News - Iowa
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July 3, 2025
JAKARTA (Reuters) -Indonesia will sign a pact worth $34 billion with business partners next week to boost purchases from the United States, as part of efforts to strike a trade deal with Washington ahead of the July 9 deadline, Indonesia’s chief...
Indonesia to sign US$34 billion pact with US partners ahead of tariff negotiation deadline, minister says
The Business Times Singapore
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July 3, 2025
Published Thu, Jul 3, 2025 · 04:37 PM [JAKARTA] Indonesia will sign a pact worth US$34 billion with business partners next week to boost purchases from the US, as part of efforts to strike a trade deal with Washington ahead of the July nine...
Indonesia raises concern over EU forest rule’s impact on farmers
Antara
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July 3, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has raised concerns over the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), warning that it could disproportionately impact smallholder farmers who produce key export commodities. “We...
Indonesia, Saudi Arabia to strengthen Hajj, health cooperation
Antara
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July 3, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - President Prabowo Subianto and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud (MBS) have agreed to enhance bilateral cooperation to improve health facilities and Hajj services for Indonesian pilgrims. “Both parties expressed...
Indonesia to launch free health checks in schools soon
Antara
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July 3, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia’s Ministry of Health will begin implementing its Free Health Screening program in tuition-free Sekolah Rakyat schools on July 7, with plans to expand to public schools starting August 1. Health Minister Budi Gunadi...
Indonesia to renovate 2 mln village homes with $2.6 bln budget
Antara
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July 3, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian government has allocated Rp43.6 trillion (over US$2.6 billion) to renovate 2 million uninhabitable houses in rural areas. Deputy Minister of Housing and Settlement Areas Fahri Hamzah said Thursday that each house...
Indonesia's Danantara, ACWA Power sign $10 bln deal on green projects
Antara
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July 3, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund (SWF), Danantara, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with ACWA Power, a Saudi Arabian company specializing in desalination and green hydrogen technology, to explore investments in...
Indonesian minister calls for swift action on national AI agenda
Antara
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July 3, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia’s Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs, Meutya Hafid, has called on her ministry to act swiftly and cohesively in implementing strategic agendas, including the development of a national artificial intelligence...
Indonesia to cut logistics costs to boost export competitiveness
Xinhua News Agency
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JAKARTA, July 3 (Xinhua) -- The Indonesian government plans to simplify bureaucracy and regulations to reduce logistics costs and enhance competitiveness of its products in international markets, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs...
Indonesian lawmaker condemns Israel, urges UN over Gaza Hospital death
Antara
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July 3, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Deputy chairperson of the House of Representatives’ Commission I, Sukamta, has condemned Israel over the death of Gaza’s Indonesian Hospital director, Dr. Marwan Al-Sultan, in an Israeli air strike on his home in southwest Gaza...
Indonesia awaits EU reply on deforestation rule concerns
Antara
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July 3, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia is awaiting a formal response from the European Union (EU) regarding its concerns over the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), according to an official from the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs. “We have sent...
Indonesia to boost halal tourism with free certification plan
Antara
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July 3, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia’s Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) and the Ministry of Tourism are working together to strengthen Muslim-friendly tourism through expanded halal certification. BPJPH Head Ahmad Haikal Hasan said in an official...
Indonesia banks on critical minerals to avert US tariffs – will it work?
South China Morning Post
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July 3, 2025
Indonesia is banking on its rich reserves of critical minerals to persuade the United States to pull back steep looming tariffs – an offer that could appeal to American strategic interests even as concerns remain about regulatory risks and China’s...
Indonesia launches SME incubator for fashion, auto sectors
Antara
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July 3, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia's Ministry of Industry is ramping up efforts to boost the productivity and competitiveness of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the fashion and automotive sectors, including through the launch of a business...
Indonesia Customs Issues New Rules for Imported Personal Belongings
Tempo.co
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July 3, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Directorate General of Customs and Excise of the Finance Ministry has issued new regulations detailing the types of personal belongings, or "moved goods," imported from abroad that are exempt from import duties. This...
Business : ASEAN Must Grow Own Giants, Shift From FDI, Export-reliant Growth - Liew
Bernama
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July 3, 2025
By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz SINGAPORE, July 3 (Bernama) -- ASEAN should shift its focus towards developing its own companies and technologies, moving away from an economic model driven by foreign direct investment (FDI) or export-led...
Business : Scoot To Fly Twice Weekly To Kota Bharu From Oct 26
Bernama
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July 3, 2025
SINGAPORE, July 3 (Bernama) -- Singapore Airlines’ low-cost carrier, Scoot, will operate twice-weekly flights to Kota Bharu, Kelantan, from Oct 26 using the Embraer E190-E2 aircraft, with one-way economy class fares starting from S$78...
Indonesia rescuers find dozens of survivors in ongoing search after ferry sinks near Bali
NBC News
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July 3, 2025
GILIMANUK, Indonesia — Rescuers were searching Thursday for 29 people who were missing after a ferry sank and five people died the previous night near Indonesia's resort island of Bali. As of Thursday afternoon, 31 people had been rescued from the...