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New curbs keep Bali’s international reopening a distant dream

The government has called off a plan to reopen Bali to foreign tourists following new curbs on ...

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Pertamina plans to invest $12b in new, renewable energy by 2026

The energy transition overseen by Pertamina is a key element in the government’s plan to reduc...

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No extra debt despite emergency curbs, lower growth, govt vows

The government plans to shift around funds to finance relief efforts without exceeding this year&#39...

Sports 4 years ago

Tour de France spectator who caused crash faces court hearing

The woman, who has not been named, was arrested on Wednesday and questioned over the crash caused by...

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Govt bans 'cantrang' again, but experts see no difference

The government has reinstated a ban on cantrang (trawling nets) over environmental concerns. However...

World 4 years ago

Amsterdam apologises for past role in slavery

"On behalf of the city, I issue an apology for the Amsterdam city council's active involvem...

World 4 years ago

Denmark, Indonesia ink five-pronged health partnership

The health ministers of Denmark and Indonesia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) regard...

National 4 years ago

Without ICUs, Jakarta doctor battles to help COVID-19 patients

Only equipped for basic health care, her facility has had to treat COVID-19 patients even though it ...

World 4 years ago

India hits 400,000 virus deaths as vaccinations slow

Total deaths are 400,312, according to the health ministry -- behind only the United States and Braz...

World 4 years ago

All US and NATO troops leave Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan

"All coalition forces are off Bagram," the official -- who asked not to be identified -- s...

National 4 years ago

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Overworked, demoralized: Indonesian health workers battle unprecedented case wave

A deadly second wave of COVID-19 has taken a devastating toll on the country's doctors, nurses a...

World 4 years ago

Australia tightens border further to curb virus outbreak

With almost half of the nation's population under stay-at-home orders, Prime Minister Scott Morr...

Sports 4 years ago

Japan PM warns of closed-door Olympics as virus cases rise

Organizers decided last month to set a limit of 10,000 fans or half of each venue's capacity for...

World 4 years ago

Britain's COVID-19 cases up 72 percent in past week

A further 22 people were reported as having died within 28 days of a positive test for COVID-19, tak...

Sports 4 years ago

De Bruyne, Hazard doubtful for Belgium’s Euro 2020 quarter-final

The availability of both players has Belgium on tenterhooks ahead of the match in Munich on Friday a...

Business 4 years ago

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Lower palm oil tariffs come into effect

“This lower rate will hopefully increase the competitiveness of [Indonesian] palm oil products...

World 4 years ago

US says China's nuclear buildup 'concerning'

State Department spokesperson Ned Price told a news briefing the build-up had become more difficult ...

Business 4 years ago

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Green packaging industry gains momentum amid plastic ban, e-commerce shift

Demand for eco-friendly packaging in Indonesia is growing, partly because the pandemic has spurred a...

Business 4 years ago

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Taking aim at foreign goods, ministry vows to tackle ‘price manipulation’

The Trade Ministry is devising new rules on e-commerce with the aim of protecting domestic producers...

National 4 years ago

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Fears linger emergency COVID-19 curbs may fall short

The government’s decision on Thursday to impose vast emergency health and mobility restriction...

National 4 years ago

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Pandemic pretext for police repression: Kontras

Rights group the Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras) has criticized the...

Sports 4 years ago

Euro 2020 crowds driving rise in COVID-19 infections, says WHO

A 10-week decline in new coronavirus infections across the region has come to an end and a new wave ...

Business 4 years ago

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Factory activity slows as Indonesia deals with rising cases, deaths

Indonesia's manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) slowed to 53.2 in June from 55.3 ...

National 4 years ago

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‘Insulting’: Watchdogs slam KPK’s leniency toward former minister

Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) prosecutors are seeking five years in prison and a fine of R...

Business 4 years ago

Gap to close all shops in UK, Ireland in online shift

Gap also said it had potential buyers for its outlets in France and Italy.

World 4 years ago

Some European countries to allow travellers from India inoculated with Covishield

Friction emerged between India and Europe in recent days over the exclusion by the European Union va...

World 4 years ago

Israeli, UAE airlines announce cooperation deal

The move follows Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid's visit to the UAE this week to inaugurate ...

Sports 4 years ago

WHO calls for better monitoring of Euro 2020 spectators

"We need to look much beyond just the stadia themselves," Catherine Smallwood, Senior Emer...

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Indonesia sees monthly deflation in June as food, transportation prices normalize

Statistics Indonesia (BPS) reported a drop in consumer prices in June, reversing part of the seasona...

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Pandemic reduces middle-class employment, World Bank says

The World Bank says the share of middle-class jobs in Indonesia has shrunk due to the COVID-19 pande...

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