Asia Pacific Rayon receives 2021 Primaniyarta Award

Sustainable rayon fiber producer Asia Pacific Rayon (APR) was presented the prestigious 2021 Primaniyarta Award, recognizing APR as the best company in pioneering export-oriented new products.

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UNDP supports three key state facilities to obtain milestone in energy efficiency

As part of the global shift to a cleaner and more sustainable business model, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has provided support for three key state facilities in reducing greenhouse gas emissions through lower energy consumption. ...

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Batam sees positive trend in export during pandemic

Batam, a city with a population of 1.2 million, is the busiest region in Riau Islands province in terms of economic activity. ...

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Batik Sawit Nusantara palm wax batik presents handed over to Jokowi

Efforts to develop the downstream palm oil sector continue, with “batik sawit Nusantara” (Indonesian palm-based batik) emerging as the latest product to use palm oil products or derivatives in the manufacturing process.

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Still struggling: Yaurohmi Fauzanah, an employee of Santishop Manufacture Indonesia UKM, makes a hazmat suit in Bantul on March 28.

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Govt continues supporting MSMEs recovery from pandemic

The government has pledged its commitment to strengthening micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to aid their recovery after the negative impact of the pandemic.

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Simple gestures: Merchants and shoppers wash their hands at Osowilangun Market in Surabaya, East Java. The Osowilangun Market management has installed 20 handwashing facilities and 50 bottles of hand sanitizers as well as distributed 400 individual bottles of hand sanitizer to visitors as part of its efforts to prevent COVID-19.

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Handwashing with soap: Simple habit for a healthy generation

The world observed Global Handwashing Day on Oct. 15, this year themed “Our future is at hand – let’s move forward together” as an occasion to encourage universal hand hygiene “as we enter a new normal” and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Adjustment: A woman tries to scan a QR Code with the PeduliLindungi application.

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PeduliLindungi plays key role in curbing pandemic, supporting economic recovery

The government has encouraged the use of the PeduliLindungi application to optimize people’s health protection and to safeguard public activities during pandemic.

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Visitors enjoy the Old City (Kota Tua) Area, Jakarta, Monday (28/12/2020). The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government closed public areas and a number of tourist attractions during the Christmas and New Year holidays on December 24, 25 and 31, 2020, and January 1, 2021 to reduce crowds amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Religious events, holidays still subject to PPKM despite declining trend

The government has been evaluating the implementation of the public activity restrictions (PPKM) in all regions on weekly basis.

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Makepung: A glimpse of sociocultural rites in Jembrana, Bali

Bali, the Island of the Gods, is home to a wealth of unique and rich culture, steeped in traditions passed down from generation to generation.

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Indonesia struggles to promote equality in humanitarian works

Indonesia urgently needs to have a humanitarian house, part of continuous efforts to promote equality in humanitarian works to follow up a document known as the agreement of the century, or the Grand Bargain (GB).

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Selangor International Business Summit held as hybrid events to draw more investments

Malaysia’s most prestigious annual business event, the Selangor International Business Summit (SIBS) is back with an innovative hybrid model to attract foreign and domestic investment to Selangor, a dynamic state with huge potential in the country.

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Schneider Electric drives digitalization for sustainable, long-term ESG

The unforeseen COVID-19 pandemic, reinforced by digitalization, has generated interest among Asian companies in environment, social and governance (ESG) issues, with Indonesia headed on the right track.

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Unilateral Efforts from Museums Around the World

Indonesian Museum Day, which has been celebrated every year for the past seven years, took place on Oct. 12.

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Upcoming event: Muslims around the world will commemorate the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad on Oct. 19. The government has just issued a religious affairs ministerial decree to regulate religious celebrations to avoid large-scale gatherings that might lead to an increase in COVID-19 infections.

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Government issues guidelines on religious celebrations

The government, through the Religious Affairs Ministry, has issued guidelines on religious celebrations during the COVID-19 pandemic to boost awareness and ensure the safety of people taking part in religious celebrations.

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Socially distanced exams: The 2021 entrance exams were held offline at the University of Indonesia in Depok, West Java.

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Universities to resume in-person learning with strict health protocols

Indonesian universities are set to commence limited Face-to-Face Learning (PTM) this semester for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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Encouraging Indonesian consumers to choose ‘good’ palm oil

For this reason, in 2019 the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) set Shared Responsibility rules aimed at encouraging its members to adopt shared sustainability requirements and obligations.

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APRIL Group highlights commitment to recycling, circularity at Expo 2020 Dubai

Leading global pulp and paper producer APRIL Group has highlighted its continued commitment to sustainability and improving circularity across its operations at Expo 2020 in Dubai.

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Self-protection: A senior citizen shows his COVID-19 vaccination card at SD 05 state elementary school in Penggilingan, North Jakarta on Feb. 25.

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People asked to support senior citizen vaccination acceleration program

The government has accelerated the vaccination program targeting senior citizens.

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Tsinghua SEA Professional Program graduation to feature transformative leaders

The graduation ceremony was held virtually. Yang Bin, Vice President and Provost of Tsinghua University, said in an address that the Happy Digital X program had offered an exceptional learning experience.

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All out: Banners inviting everyone to support the ongoing 20th National Games in Papua are seen almost everywhere in Jayapura, Papua.

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20th National Games in Papua enforces health protocols

The 20th National Games in Papua, which last from Oct. 2 to 15, involve athletes and officials from all provinces.

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Supporting economic recovery, Indosat Ooredoo presents ‘Kampung Digital’ in Surakarta

Following the success of the launch of 5G in Surakarta, Central Java, leading digital telecommunications company Indosat Ooredoo continues its partnership with the local administration by presenting the “Kampung Digital” program to support the city’s economic recovery.

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A good example: Doctor Sriyanto, a surgeon, poses with a COVID-19 survivor who had just donated his blood through a convalescent donor program held at the Surakarta Red Cross headquarters.

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Government explains protection for COVID-19 survivors and children under 12

The domestic COVID-19 situation continues to improve, supported by the advancement of health management and people’s discipline remaining high during the implementation of health protocols.

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The Law and Human Rights Ministry’s intellectual property director general, Freddy Harris, speaks to the press in his office in Jakarta. Freddy says the newly established IP Taskforce aimed to bolster Indonesia’s status as an investment-friendly destination with respect to adequate and effective IP protection and law enforcement.

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Indonesia builds IP protection ecosystem to combat piracy, counterfeit products

Indonesia is striving to develop an efficient and effectively enforced intellectual property (IP) ecosystem to stop rampant piracy and counterfeit products, with a view to attract investments from the United States and European countries.

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Enesis Group lends support to PON XX Papua

Fast moving consumer goods company Enesis Group has lent its support to the 20th National Games (PON), set to be held from Oct. 2 to 15 in Papua.

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Moto Guzzi V85 TT Travel, an adventurous bike with strong heritage and authentic character

Sensing the enthusiasm of Indonesian motorcycle fans with an adventurous spirit, PT Piaggio Indonesia has introduced the Moto Guzzi V85 TT Travel, the first and only enduro classic motorcycle on the market.

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Banggai Regent H. Amirudin Tamoreka (left) and SVP - Head Of Corporate Communications Indosat Ooredoo Steve Saerang (right) attend the inauguration of Ondo-Ondolu Village’s 4G network, in Banggai Regency, Central Sulawesi.

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Indosat Ooredoo presents 4G/LTE services in 124 remote villages for digital transformation

Indosat Ooredoo, the leading digital telecommunications company in Indonesia, has expanded its 4G/LTE services to 124 remote villages.

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Jokowi praises Batam’s development, progress during visit

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has expressed his appreciation for the rapid development of Batam, highlighting the progress of several major infrastructure projects in the largest city in Riau province, since the beginning of the year.

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Gernas BBI Aroma Maluku highlights education, culture of Maluku

Education, Culture, Research and Technology Minister Nadiem Makarim has reiterated the Proud of Indonesian Made National Movement (Gernas BBI) objective of introducing various cultural development programs.

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Recontextualizing bamboo: Looking back at traditional art and craft techniques

In areas with a suitable climate, the bamboo plant is able to grow very quickly.

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An “In-Company Trainer” in action. Their presence is requisite in ensuring the effective transfer of skills and knowledge in various training programs at the workplace, such as internships, apprenticeships and up-skilling.

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Tackling "skills mismatch", BPSDMI and KADIN collaborate with Germany and Switzerland

Indonesia’s vision to become a prosperous country by 2045, one century after its independence, is to be achieved through economic transformation from a commodity-based economy to a high-value productive economy.

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