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Honorary Consul Paskal A.B. Rois Hails 80 Years of Indonesia and Ghana’s Shared Journey
News Ghana
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August 19, 2025
Indonesia yesterday marked the 80th anniversary of its independence, a historic moment that recalls the proclamation of freedom on August 17, 1945, by President Soekarno and Dr. Mohammad Hatta. The day is celebrated as a sacred occasion,...
Indonesia optimistic about economic growth outlook for 2026
VietnamPlus
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August 16, 2025
Jakarta (VNA) – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has set an economic growth target of 5.4% in 2026, with inflation at 2.5% and stable macroeconomic indicators. Speaking at the opening session of the House of Representatives in Jakarta on...
Studio Ubud Rides 'Demon Slayer' Success, Puts Indonesia on Anime Map
The Jakarta Globe
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Jakarta. Indonesia’s anime industry is booming, generating Rp 90.9 trillion ($5.99 billion) in 2022 and projected to reach Rp 109.6 trillion by 2026, according to PwC. With Japan’s anime production expected to shrink due to population decline and...
Indonesia prioritises defence spending in 2026 State Budget
VietnamPlus
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August 18, 2025
Jakarta (VNA) - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto affirmed that national defence will be one of the eight primary areas in the 2026 Draft State Budget (RAPBN), alongside food and energy security, quality education and health care, rural...
Indonesia's economic targets must be real, people-centered: lawmaker
Antara
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August 18, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - An Indonesian lawmaker said the government may target ambitious economic growth, but it must remain realistic, measurable, and directly benefit the public. "Economic growth should go beyond statistics — it must translate into...
World Reuters Fire at illegal oil well in Indonesia kills three, hundreds evacuated
Yahoo News
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JAKARTA (Reuters) -Firefighters in Indonesia are struggling to contain a three-day-old fire at an illegal oil well that has killed at least three people and injured two others, a disaster relief official said on Tuesday. Some 750 people have been...
asia Fire at illegal oil well in Indonesia kills 3, hundreds evacuated
Asiaone
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August 19, 2025
JAKARTA — Firefighters in Indonesia are struggling to contain a three-day-old fire at an illegal oil well that has killed at least three people and injured two others, a disaster relief official said on Tuesday (Aug 19). Some 750 people have been...
Pelita Air makes international debut with Jakarta–Singapore flight
The Jakarta Post
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elita Air made its international debut on Monday with a new Jakarta–Singapore route, marking the Pertamina-owned carrier’s first overseas service since transforming from a private charter operator to a commercial airline in 2022. The daily flight,...
Cabinet relieves Insurance Authority Chairman Ojha of his post
The Rising Nepal
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Kathmandu, Aug 20: The government has removed Sharad Ojha, the Chairman of the Nepal Insurance Authority. A meeting of the Council of Ministers held on August 18 relieved Ojha of his post, Minister for Communications and Information Technology...
Moderate gains, rising challenges: Navigating the multi-finance industry in 2025
The Jakarta Post
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he multi-finance industry this year faces a rather complex dynamic amid global uncertainty and persistently weak household purchasing power. Several macro indicators suggest that demand recovery has not yet fully materialized. The Consumer...
AllianzGI Appoints President Director in Indonesia
finews.asia
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August 19, 2025
The investment management unit of Allianz has announced the appointment of a president director of its Indonesia business. Allianz Global Investors (AllianzGI) has appointed Aliyahdin Saugi as president director in Indonesia, according to a...
Business : Malaysia Remains Committed To Reactivating D-8 Economic Cooperation - MITI
Bernama
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August 19, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia remains committed to reactivating economic cooperation with member countries of the Developing Eight (D-8) through various strategic initiatives, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and...
MPR final guardian of Indonesia's Constitution, says Muzani
Antara
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August 19, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Speaker Ahmad Muzani reaffirmed the body's strategic role as the final guardian of Indonesia's constitution during a speech marking Constitution Day and the MPR's 80th anniversary on Monday...
Fire at illegal oil well in Indonesia kills three, hundreds evacuated
The Malaysian Star
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August 19, 2025
JAKARTA (Reuters) -Firefighters in Indonesia are struggling to contain a three-day-old fire at an illegal oil well that has killed at least three people and injured two others, a disaster relief official said on Tuesday. Some 750 people have been...
Is Prabowo’s big budget for Indonesia achievable or overly ambitious?
South China Morning Post
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August 19, 2025
Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto has unveiled an ambitious draft budget for 2026 that seeks to boost growth and expand social spending while maintaining financial discipline, but economists caution the plan may be based on optimistic revenue...
Indonesia and China Begin Trials for Cross-Border QRIS Payments
Fintech Hong Kong
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August 18, 2025
Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Hong Kong News once a month in your Inbox Bank Indonesia (BI) and the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) have begun a series of trials for cross-border QR code payments, linking the QR Code Indonesia Standard...
Busan Film Festival Expands Vision Section, Launches Innovation Platform
Variety
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August 19, 2025
The 30th Busan International Film Festival has unveiled a significantly expanded Vision section featuring 23 independent films from across Asia, while launching InnoAsia, an ambitious new platform merging cutting-edge technology with storytelling...
Indonesia to end plastic pollution with or without treaty: minister
Antara
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August 18, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia remains committed to taking concrete measures to end plastic pollution, even though negotiations on the Global Plastics Treaty failed to reach an agreement, Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq said. "With or...
Indonesia at 80: Prabowo celebrates progress, but many remain sceptical
Asia News
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August 18, 2025
In his speech to parliament, the president highlighted savings in public spending, economic growth above 5 per cent, and new social policies, such as free meals and improved education. He reiterated his support for the Palestinian cause. But...
Indonesia at 80: A celebration of resilience, unity, and growth – Paskal Rois
MyJoyOnline
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August 18, 2025
The Honorary Consul of Indonesia in Ghana, H.E. Paskal A.B. Rois, has highlighted Indonesia’s remarkable progress eight decades after attaining independence. According to him, Indonesia has evolved into one of the world’s largest democracies and a...