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India–Indonesia: New tourism and connectivity drivers emerge
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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August 17, 2025
In August 2025, Indonesia expanded direct international flights beyond Jakarta, stemming from India–Indonesia strategic talks to boost tourism connectivity. New Delhi – The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and Indonesia continues...
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...
Indonesia Marks 80th Independence Anniversary in Sarajevo with Ceremonies Strengthening Ties with BiH
Sarajevo Times
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August 17, 2025
Marking the 80th anniversary of Indonesia’s Declaration of Independence, the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia (KBRI) in Sarajevo organized a series of official events. The commemoration was not only an occasion for national reflection, but...
Bank Indonesia launches QRIS operation trials in China
Antara
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August 17, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Bank Indonesia (BI) and the People’s Bank of China have launched a series of trials for cross-border QR code payments, linking QR Code Indonesia Standard (QRIS) with China’s payment system for seamless interoperability. "The...
Researchers discover easy trick to reduce microplastics in water
Euro Weekly News
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August 17, 2025
Chinese researchers have discovered a simple trick to reduce up to 90 per cent of microplastics in drinking water. Photo Credit: Manki Kim via Unsplash “MICROPLASTICS” is quickly becoming one of science’s most terrifying buzzwords. Large piles of...
Indonesia expands QRIS access for payment in Japan
Antara
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August 17, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Bank Indonesia (BI) officially launched the use of the QR Code Indonesian Standard (QRIS) payment system for the Japanese market on Sunday, coinciding with the 80th anniversary of Indonesian independence. BI Governor Perry...
80th Anniversary of Indonesian Independence marked in Nepal
The Rising Nepal
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By TRN Online, Kathmandu, Aug 17: The Office of the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Indonesia in Nepal celebrated the 80th Anniversary of Indonesian Independence with a flag hoisting ceremony held at the IME Complex, Panipokhari, Kathmandu....
Finance Minister Sri Mulyani's Comments on Teachers' and Lecturers' Salaries
Tempo.co
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August 17, 2025
Indonesian Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati highlighted the issue of low teachers' and lecturers' salaries that has been widely discussed on social media. She mentioned that this problem poses a serious challenge to the state finances amidst...
Indonesia's QRIS Debuts in Japan as BI Begins Trial with China
Tempo.co
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August 17, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The non-cash payment system based on the Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard (QRIS) officially launched in Japan today, Sunday, August 17, 2025, coinciding with Indonesia’s 80th Independence Day. "In the initial stage,...
Indonesian Independence Day marked in Kathmandu with flag hoisting ceremony
OnlineKhabar
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August 17, 2025
Kathmandu, August 17 The Office of the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Indonesia in Nepal marked the 80th anniversary of Indonesian Independence with a flag hoisting ceremony at the IME Complex, Panipokhari, on Sunday. Honorary Consul Chandra...
Five UAE restaurants showcasing Indonesia's culinary heritage
The National News
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Food is the quickest way to discover a culture, and in Indonesia, every dish reflects the archipelago’s diversity, blending local ingredients with flavours shaped by a long history of trade, migration and cross-cultural exchange. Today marks 80...
Indonesia: 5.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Sulawesi, no serious damage
India Today
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August 16, 2025
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Sulawesi, Indonesia, on Sunday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) reported. The quake occurred at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles), the GFZ added. No immediate reports of casualties or damage have been...
Centenary of the Ahmadiyya Mission in Indonesia: The early years and press coverage
Al Hakam
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August 17, 2025
Ata-ul-Haye Nasir, Ahmadiyya Archive & Research Centre In 1923, four Sumatran youth – Maulvi Abu Bakr Ayub Sahib, Maulvi Ahmad Nuruddin Sahib, Maulvi Zaini Dahlan Sahib and Haji Mahmud Sahib – came to India for their religious education. In August...
Indonesia president touts economy, social welfare drive
Kuwait Times
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August 16, 2025
JAKARTA: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto emphasized an expectation-defying economy, low unemployment rate and slew of ambitious social welfare initiatives as he delivered his first state address to parliament on Friday. The ex-special forces...
Flag Hoisting Ceremony Marks 80th Anniversary Of Indonesian Independence In Nepal, Honorary Consul Dhakal Highlights Growing Bilateral Ties
New Spotlight Nepal
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The Office of the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Indonesia in Nepal celebrated the 80th Anniversary of Indonesian Independence with a flag hoisting ceremony held at the IME Complex, Panipokhari, Kathmandu. Chandra Prasad Dhakal, Honorary...
Xinhua Headlines: Humanoid robot games in China spotlight global tech innovation
China Internet Information Center
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BEIJING, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- At the 2025 World Humanoid Robot Games, the first of its kind globally, which wrapped up on Sunday in Beijing, the much-anticipated robot five-a-side soccer saw Tsinghua Hephaestus from China emerge victorious,...
Prabowo leads his first Independence Day ceremony in Jakarta
The Straits Times
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August 17, 2025
JAKARTA – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto led the 80th Independence Day ceremony in Jakarta on Aug 17, his first since taking office as the country’s head of state in 2024. The festive event at the State Palace was attended by high-ranking...
Baekhyun lights up Jakarta with dreamlike vibes in Reverie tour
The Times of India
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August 17, 2025
EXO's Baekhyun kicks off his Asia leg of the 2025 Reverie world tour in Jakarta Electrifying Start to Asia Tour Hey, K-pop enthusiasts! Imagine the thrill of seeing your favorite idol live, turning a regular evening into an unforgettable reverie....
Xi Jinping, PM Li Qiang Congratulate Indonesia on 80th Independence Day
Tempo.co
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August 17, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Chinese leaders, including President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Li Qiang, on Sunday, August 17, 2025, extended their congratulations to Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on the occasion of Indonesia’s 80th Independence...
Singapore Leader Congratulates Indonesia on Its 80th Independence Day
Tempo.co
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August 17, 2025
President of Singapore, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, and Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan have written a letter to their colleagues in Indonesia to convey their congratulations on the 80th Independence Day which falls...