The Indonesian Development and Humanitarian Alliance (AP-KI), an association comprised of 700 Indonesian civil society organizations and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), joined communities worldwide in commemorating World Humanitarian Day on Aug. 19.

Batam Indonesia Free Trade Zone Authority (BP Batam) has signed two MoUs to build the world’s largest floating solar power plant (PLTS) in Batam.

Amid the hustle and bustle and stress of day-to-day life, it is increasingly clear that there is a need to find inner peace. As the source of life, water finds its importance in humanity and civilization, with the act of bathing a deeply personal moment to let go of worldly worries and decelerate.

With the highest gross domestic product (GDP) in the country, the state of Selangor possesses the largest economy in Malaysia, consistently contributing over 22 percent of the country’s GDP over the years with a large number of multinational corporations making the state their base.

As Indonesia marks the 76th anniversary of its independence this year, celebrations across the country have turned into a deep reflection on the future.

As part of celebrations for World Humanitarian Day on Aug. 19, NGO Human Initiative held its annual week-long event Pekan Kemanusiaan (Humanitarian Week), honoring 22 humanitarian aid workers killed by a bomb in Baghdad, Iraq, in 2013.

The government has urged the public to continue to stay alert following its decision to ease public activity restrictions in several regions. People are still advised to adhere to health protocols and prioritize vaccination.

The government has launched the PeduliLindungi application to optimize public health protection and the public is encouraged to participate by downloading and using the app.

A permanent stay permit (ITAP) allows certain foreign nationals to live and reside in Indonesia as an Indonesian citizen.

As the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the national tourism and hospitality industry, Bobobox CEO Indra Gunawan says that focusing on millennials and staycations can be a key strategy for the industry to survive and prosper.

The unforeseen and prolonged COVID-19 pandemic has not diminished the spirit of Indonesia’s public housing developers who continue to build homes for the people, reflecting the domestic property sector’s ability to withstand the crisis and even grow while supporting the national economy.

After the release of the revolutionary LG PuriCare Wearable Air Purifier in late 2020, LG Electronics Indonesia (LG) has launched the latest generation of the device, retaining its flagship HEPA filter feature and adding a long list of improvements over the previous model.

Publicly listed pan-Asian life insurance group AIA has posted a strong result for the first half of 2021, with 22 percent growth in the value of new businesses to US$1,814 million.

Despite the still-ongoing pandemic, Indonesia’s property sector shows an exceptionally positive market for both housing and investing, especially in scenic locations such as Bali.

State-owned energy company PT Pertamina (Persero) successfully passed the challenges that the company faced in the first six months of 2021 by booking a profit of Rp 2.6 trillion (US$183 million).

Every year on August, 15 Poland celebrates the Day of the Polish Armed Forces.

TravelWifi is here to support employee performance during the current mobility restrictions (PPKM).

The Charta Politika survey institution has revealed the results of a survey taken from July 12 to 20 involving 1,200 respondents from across Indonesia.

The government through the Education, Culture, Research and Technology Ministry continues to take measures to assure that students’ education is not disrupted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Among its efforts is the disbursement of internet quota for online learning.

As part of its efforts to improve the national investment ecosystem during the pandemic, the Indonesian government has issued Government Regulation No. 41/2021 to accelerate investment in Batam, Riau Islands Province.

This August, Indonesian OTA (online travel agent) pioneer tiket.com marks its 10th year in the Indonesian travel and tourist industry, pioneering the digitalization of booking services from plane tickets to hotel stays.

After a video purportedly showing an immigration official in a scuffle with a Nigerian diplomat on Saturday went viral on social media, Jakarta Law and Human Rights Agency head Ibnu Chuldun has clarified the situation.

The government has pledged firmer measures against those responsible for illegal levies uncovered during the distribution of social cash transfers in several regions. Minister of Communication and Information Technology Johnny G.

As part of the sustained relations between ASEAN and the European Union, the ASEAN Secretariat and the EU delegation to ASEAN will be hosting the fourth ASEAN-EU Cooperation and Scholarship Day from Aug. 12 to 13.

Medan, the capital of North Sumatra province, is the third largest city in Indonesia and has a fast-growing economy with one of the highest urbanization rates in the country.

Today, people are increasingly familiar with online services, which are available in almost every sector. They can meet almost every need by using a smart phone, laptop or computer.

The Communications and Information Ministry has encouraged people to be proactive in participating in the vaccination program, to boost immunity and minimize the risk of being infected with COVID-19.