Indonesia officially launched its latest biodiesel blending mandate on Thursday, requiring a fuel blend of half palm-based diesel and ​conventional diesel known as B50, as President Prabowo Subianto pushes to cut fuel imports and achieve energy self-sufficiency. The rollout of the new blend will raise domestic palm oil demand.  

The Jatiwaringin landfill in the Tangerang district caught fire on June 30, prompting the local government to declare a two-week emergency.

Spain entered the tournament as one of the favourites and after a slow start found their swagger with a 3-0 win over Austria in the round of 32.

The Jakarta administration plans to build new low-cost apartment complexes (rusuns) comprising nearly 12,000 units to help ease the capital’s worsening housing shortage, though urban planners warn the projects must be better connected to jobs and public transport to avoid repeating past shortcomings.

The board’s decision reflects confidence in Sinha's leadership, strong performance and delivery of Indosat's AI-led transformation.

The true strength of the AOIP regional framework lies in practical cooperation across sustainable infrastructure, digital transformation, and economic security, ASEAN secretary general said.

A policy brief released on Thursday has warned against the “illusion of cheap coal-fired power” created by the domestic price cap and the continued reliance on fossil fuels threatens to derail the country's energy transition goals.

Bali's Tri Hita Karana philosophy should be recognized as an indigenous model of regenerative tourism as the global tourism industry shifts beyond sustainability, according to tourism expert Dr. Putu Ayu Sita Laksmi of Warmadewa University.

Financial security emerged as the most important factor in forming a romantic relationship, with 81 percent of respondents identifying it as their top consideration.

For a growing number of Indonesians, sports have stopped being a hobby and started being a life. We asked three of them what that actually costs, and whether it’s worth it.

Asian stocks rose sharply on Friday, led by chip and AI firms as investors brushed off concern over the stalled recovery of energy supplies through the critical Strait of Hormuz, with tit-for-tat attacks escalating between the United States and Iran.

The Pedungan waste-to-energy (WTE) plant is estimated to be able to provide electricity for 100,000 households once it is operational. 

The burial in Mashhad in northeast Iran follows a week of mass funeral processions, rallies and mourning ceremonies that has coincided with a renewed burst of conflict with the United States following weeks of truce in the four-month-old war.

A pattern of last-minute reversals raises a troubling question about Indonesia’s foreign policy: whether it is guided by a steady, strategic vision or merely reacting to public pressure.

Paris Saint-Germain star Dembele made the game safe in the 66th minute, striding forward menacingly from midfield before steering a low finish into the bottom corner.

The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) has sought a greater role in providing input to the Constitutional Court on constitutional interpretation before the court issues rulings in relevant cases, prompting experts to warn against political interference in judicial independence.

The accident happened while a traditional pompong wooden boat was carrying workers to conduct a draft survey on a vessel during a strong current.

Amid rising geopolitical tensions and growing concerns over energy security, the government is considering phasing out liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for cooking—around 80 percent of which is imported—by reviving a nationwide induction (electric) stove program. At the same time, policymakers are also exploring the replacement of subsidized LPG with compressed natural gas (CNG) canisters. Yet beyond the promise of reducing import dependence, the question remains: Who stands to benefit from these policy shifts?

Observers point to competition among the Attorney General’s Office, the National Police and the Indonesian Military (TNI) that, if left unchecked, could leave a bad impression on the administration of President Prabowo Subianto.

Investors continue to face overlapping procedures involving multiple ministries and regional governments, which create uncertainty over land rights, permits and environmental approvals, according to the Indonesian Industrial Estate Association (HKI).  

In Lhokseumawe, Aceh, around 3,000 government contract employees have yet to receive their July salaries or annual 13th-month salary payments, while also facing uncertainty over whether their contracts will be renewed.

The local disaster agency reported at least 331 people suffered from acute respiratory infections following intense exposure to toxic fumes from waste burned in the past 10 days.

Central bank indexes measuring consumer confidence and retail sales both dipped in June, pointing to ongoing weakness in household spending as a key pillar of Indonesia’s economy.

The partnership has supported operations to secure 957 animals from illegal trade networks, of which 770 have already been released back into their natural habitats.

Myanmar has been largely frozen out of the 11-nation Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) since a military coup five years ago, but junta chief Min Aung Hlaing was installed as civilian president in April.

Press groups have renewed calls to recognize journalistic works under Indonesia’s Copyright Law after Google criticized a proposed amendment, arguing that stronger legal protection is needed to safeguard publishers’ and journalists’ economic rights as generative artificial intelligence transforms the news industry.

Ex-Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's visit to Jakarta is part of Indonesia's effort to intensify international cooperation with global leaders and other prominent figures amid recent geopolitical developments, according to the Presidential Secretariat.