The oil and gas shortage caused by the United States-Israeli war on Iran should drive demand for renewables, but Indonesia’s inadequate grid infrastructure means a long waiting list remains for rooftop solar installation.  

The Foreign Ministry said there were no reports that Jakarta’s deliberations on the United States’ overflight proposal have affected the talks for two Indonesian tankers stuck in the Strait of Hormuz.

Limited growth potential and informal structures often disqualify Indonesia’s small enterprises from external financing, as lenders perceive them as high-risk or unattractive clients.

The acid attack against rights activist Andrie Yunus will proceed to a military court after Indonesian Military (TNI) prosecutors handed over the case dossier to the Jakarta Military Court, despite continued pushback from civil society groups calling for a civilian trial to ensure transparency.

The policy aims to close the widening gap between national sugar demand and local output while pushing the country closer to its sugar self-sufficiency target.

The expansion of the city-owned bus network Transjakarta has reduced household spending while generating economic returns worth three times its subsidy, a new study found, underscoring the broader benefits of investing in reliable public transportation systems.

Amid Bali’s booming tourist sector, academics from Warmadewa University have called for greater protection of the island’s communal cultural intellectual property, particularly the endek catri fabric from Klungkung.

He is being detained as a suspect in a corruption case involving nickel mining governance in North Sulawesi, according to the AGO.

PT Socfin Indonesia successfully held the Socfindo Conference on Practical Application & Exhibition 2026 (SCOPEX 2026) with the theme "Practical and Sustainable Innovations in Palm Oil." The event served as a strategic opportunity for the company to strengthen its active role in developing applicable, collaborative and relevant innovations for the palm oil industry.

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Growing concern over global warming and plastic waste is accelerating research into environmentally friendly packaging for food and beverages. As consumers become more aware of sustainability issues, demand is rising for packaging that is biodegradable, renewable, safe and affordable.

Deputy Human Rights Minister Mugiyanto has said that the fulfillment of human rights for persons with disabilities is not solely the responsibility of the state, but must also involve the private sector.

The new commitment follows pressure from US President Donald Trump's administration for Canberra to boost military expenditure as a share of total annual economic output.

The International Monetary Fund and foreign investors see Indonesia as one of the world’s “bright spots” with strong economic fundamentals and resilience, despite the country’s vulnerability to global economic turmoil, according to Bank Indonesia.  

After two auctions failed to produce a buyer, the tanker and its cargo of crude oil remain idle in Batam, though it could be used as a "bargaining chip" to seek the release of two Indonesian vessels stuck in the Gulf, an expert suggests.

A Pakistani delegation arrived in Tehran bearing a new message from Washington after US President Donald Trump indicated negotiations could resume this week following last weekend's failed talks in Islamabad.

The state logistics agency said the increase was needed to meet rising demand as consumers shift from bulk cooking oil to Minyakita, partly driven by soaring plastic prices amid the Iran war.

An advocacy group is demanding the government declare a state of emergency on violence in education and make it a national priority.

India has officially entered the second stage of its three-stage nuclear power program.

The tourism industry is beginning to feel the impacts of the Iran war, prompting the government to shift its strategy toward boosting regional and domestic travel.

As we look toward the Youth Pledge centennial in 2028, the government has an opportunity to reverse the current trend of clamping down on dissent and instead embrace youth voice through policies that engage the younger generation in active nation building.

China's economic growth topped expectations in the first quarter of the year, official data showed Thursday, even as the global economy reels from the fallout of war in the Middle East.

To claim its rightful place in the global space race, Indonesia must bridge the gap between its unparalleled equatorial advantage and the legal vacuum stalling its national spaceport.

As the era of American hegemony comes to an end, the outlines of what may come next are coming into view.

Batam Immigration office detained five Chinese nationals and a Malaysian while immigration authorities in Ranai deported two Malaysians.

Foreign investors are selling Thai assets as an energy shock from the US-Israeli war on Iran threatens to snuff out hopes for an economic revival under Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and exposes the policy paralysis that is gripping Bangkok.

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