The Indonesia International Mining and Construction Machinery Exhibition 2025 opened on Sept. 17 at the Jakarta International Expo, carrying the theme “Tech Empowered, Future Equipped.”

Indonesia is always on alert for potential earthquakes and other major tectonic threats. Critical faults such as Lembang, Cimandiri and Baribis in West Java, alongside the Mentawai-Siberu and Anjak Weyland in Papua have shown an increase in seismic activities within the past few months.

The inaugural edition of Art & Bali marked a new chapter for Bali’s arts scene as the island’s first international art fair transformed Nuanu Creative City into a stage for contemporary art, where ancestral memories meet digital futures.

World School Milk Day, observed annually on 24 September, highlights the importance of school milk programs in tackling child malnutrition and food insecurity. In Indonesia, where access to nutritious meals cannot always be taken for granted, such programs are increasingly recognized as a critical tool to support both health and learning outcomes. 

Umana Bali, the first LXR Hotels & Resorts property in Southeast Asia, is set to immerse visitors in the Island of the Gods’ cultural heritage, natural beauty and spiritual wellness.

The Indonesian Environmental Fund (BPDLH), a public service agency (BLU) under the Finance Ministry, has introduced the world's first disaster funding innovation: the Disaster Pooling Fund (PFB).

The Marriott Business Council Bali is set to hold “Road to Give 2025” on the islands of Bali, Lombok and Flores to promote active lifestyles and create positive social and environmental impact, while supporting children’s education and clean energy access.

Wahana Visi Indonesia (WVI) once again is running their educational SGI Dream Class initiative in collaboration with Seoul Guarantee Insurance (SGI).

BPJS Kesehatan president director Ghufron Mukti has stressed the importance of health history screening (SRK) as a key component of the National Health Insurance (JKN) program.

With great enthusiasm and a strong spirit of togetherness, Universitas Terbuka (Indonesia Open University; UT) officially concluded the 2025 International Cultural Development Program (BINAR) with a closing ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 13, at the Center for Development and Quality Assurance of Vocational Education in Yogyakarta Arts and Culture (BBPPMPV Senbud Yogyakarta).

Universitas Terbuka (UT) welcomed 20 international students to Bina Budaya Antarbangsa (BINAR) 2025, an international summer camp program that emphasizes cultural exchange and cross-border learning.

Following the successful staging of Construction & Engineering Week, the Indonesia Energy & Engineering (IEE) Series 2025 officially opened Energy & Engineering Week, held at JIExpo Kemayoran, from Sept.17 to 20. 

AIESEC in Universitas Indonesia (UI) has held LeadSummit 2025, the grand finale of the LeadSeries, delivering a day of inspiration and collaboration for students from across the country.

Returning for its 12th edition, Arkipel takes a bold swing with this year’s theme: ARKIPEL RESIST! Years of Living Dangerously. A film festival that highlights independent documentaries and experimental movies, the event has long served as a laboratory for reading geopolitics through cinema, aligning the art form with people’s movements of resistance and solidarity.

Conrad Bali has introduced Conrad 1/3/5, offering travelers the opportunity to experience authentic and meaningful journeys without the hassle and stress of planning.

DAESANG Group, Korea’s leading food company, successfully concluded its 5th DAESANG ETFF (Eat & Travel Film Festival) in Bali, Indonesia, underscoring its commitment to global cultural exchange and the joy of food.

Living with high blood pressure, Nurmian has to be extra vigilant in maintaining her health. Otherwise her hypertension could become exacerbated, which is often the unfortunate reality facing many Indonesians when they do not take proper mitigation measures.

Building on the triumph of last year’s debut, the Luxury Dining Series returns to enchant the Asia-Pacific’s most discerning palates.

Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni kicked off the Mangroves for Coastal Resilience (M4CR) program in Medan, North Sumatra. Accompanies by Deputy Minister Sulaiman Umar and other Forestry Ministry officials, he announced his plan to rehabilitate 15,387 hectares of mangroves across four provinces by 2025.

JIExpo Kemayoran is abuzz with the opening of Construction Indonesia 2025, held for four days, starting from Sept. 10. Welcoming visitors in tandem with Mining Indonesia 2025 that was set to open the following week, both are part of the prestigious Indonesia Energy & Engineering (IEE) Series 2025.

With the aim of spotlighting the rich culinary diversit on the Island of the Gods, Krista Exhibitions opened the Bali Interfood 2025 Exhibition on Wednesday at the Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center.

There is significant untapped potential in Indonesia’s medical tourism market. More than 2 million Indonesians travel abroad each year for healthcare services, with over 75% coming from the middle-class segment and above, spending an estimated USD 11.5 billion (Ministry of Health RI, 2023). This outbound flow highlights a critical gap and an urgent need to bring world-class healthcare closer to home. To address this, the government officially declared the 60-hectare D-HUB Special Economic Zone (SEZ) on October 7, 2024 in BSD CIty, making it the only SEZ within the Greater Jakarta area.

To celebrate the momentous occasion of the brand’s 50th anniversary, John Hardy has released a new collection that encapsulates the vision it has always positioned at the helm of its designs: preserving artisanal heritage while pushing the boundaries of contemporary design.

FURLA has launched its first-ever FURLA Beach Club: a monthlong takeover of COMO Beach Club at COMO Uma Canggu in Badung, Bali, transforming the oceanfront venue into a celebration of Italian creativity, lifestyle and design, inspired by FURLA’s Spring/Summer 2025 Collection.

Universitas Terbuka (UT) held the main event of its 41st Dies Natalis (anniversary) celebrations on Sept. 4 at the Universitas Terbuka Convention Center in an atmosphere filled with enthusiasm and pride.

The Indonesian government has recently issued a public appeal to limit activities outside the home until the situation returns to normal.

IndoSec 2025, the country's most influential cybersecurity conference, is scheduled to take place later this month at the Ritz Carlton Jakarta, in Pacific Place. The two-day event, established by Tradepass, will open its doors on Oct. 13.