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Rising energy costs hit Indonesian President’s plans to grow economy

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 03:34:34 GMT

SINGAPORE/LONDON: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is losing investors' trust, and his plans to grow the economy are at risk as the currency falls sharply.

Since taking office in 2024, the former special forces commander has run a disorderly government. He has promised free meals for millions of schoolchildren and has moved away from years of careful spending to push for faster growth.

However, risin

INDONESIA-BOGOR-GIANT PANDA CUB

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:16:44 GMT

(260610) -- BOGOR, June 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Rio, the first giant panda cub born in Indonesia, is pictured at Taman Safari Indonesia in Bogor, Indonesia, June 9, 2026. TO GO WITH "Asia-Pacific Community: 6-month-old panda anchors China-Indonesia friendship" (Xinhua/Zulkarnain)

(FujianPano) CHINA-FUJIAN-XIAPU-SHE ETHNIC GROUP-BANYUELI VILLAGE (CN)

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:47:29 GMT

(260610) -- NINGDE, June 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Podcasters record a video of She-style paper-cutting event in Banyueli Village of Xiapu County, Ningde City, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 10, 2026. Banyueli, an ancient village of She ethnic group, retains a cluster of well-preserved She-style houses and has several items of intangible cultural heritage.

In recent years, local authorities have stepped up

INDONESIA-YOGYAKARTA-NON-SUBSIDIZED PERTAMAX GASOLINE PRICE-HIKE

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:15:45 GMT

(260610) -- YOGYAKARTA, June 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A man fills up his motorcycle with Pertamax gasoline in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, June 10, 2026. Indonesian state-owned energy company Pertamina said it has raised the price of its widely used Pertamax gasoline, a non-subsidized fuel grade, by around 32 percent, with the new price taking effect on Wednesday. (Photo by Agung Supriyanto/Xinhua)

(SP)AUSTRALIA-SYDNEY-BADMINTON-AUSTRALIAN OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:15:44 GMT

(260610) -- SYDNEY, June 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Hu Zhe'an competes during the men's singles first round match between Hu Zhe'an of China and Saneeth Dayanand Shimoga of India at the Australian Badminton Open 2026 in Sydney, Australia, June 10, 2026. (Xinhua/Gong Bing)

Brit Katie Boulter rallies past Leylah Fernandez in London

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:55:06 GMT

(Photo credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images)

Great Britain's Katie Boulter rallied after her Monday match carried over to Tuesday and knocked off No. 8 seed Leylah Fernandez of Canada at the HSBC Championships in London.

Fernandez was up one set and they were level at 3-3 in the second set when the match was suspended due to darkness on Monday at the Queen's Club. Boulter went on to win 3-6, 7-6 (4), 7-5 in the

Indonesian shooting team completes 3-month high-performance training camp at Gagan Narang Sports Promotion Foundation centres

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:31:24 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 9 (ANI): Reinforcing India's growing stature as a global destination for elite shooting training, the Gagan Narang Sports Promotion Foundation (GNSPF) recently hosted a 16-member Indonesian shooting squad and two coaches for an intensive three-month high-performance training camp across its Pune and Hyderabad centres.

Conducted from February 15 to May 15, 2026, the camp featured some of In

"Best thing is team picks are based on ranking": Kapil Dev speaks on Indian golf squad for Asian Games 2026

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:31:54 GMT

By Vipul Kashyap

New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): India's former World Cup-winning cricketer and current Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) president Kapil Dev spoke on the selection of the Indian squad for the upcoming Asian Games in Japan, highlighting how the merit earned through points and rankings plays a bigger role than selectors and their desires.

Olympians Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar will lea

INDONESIA-JAKARTA-HEAD OF NATIONAL NUTRITION AGENCY-INAUGURATION

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:16:51 GMT

(260608) -- JAKARTA, June 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Newly inaugurated National Nutrition Agency head Nanik S. Deyang (C) delivers a press statement after the inauguration ceremony in Jakarta, Indonesia, June 8, 2026. Indonesia will shift the focus of its Free Nutritious Meals program to maximize budget efficiency and enhance food quality, Nanik said Monday. (Xinhua/Zulkarnain)

INDONESIA-PASURUAN-SUMATRAN TIGER CUB

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:46:04 GMT

(260608) -- PASURUAN, June 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A mother Sumatran tiger and her cubs are seen at Taman Safari Indonesia (TSI) II Prigen in Pasuruan Regency, East Java Province, Indonesia, June 8, 2026. (Photo by Sahlan Kurniawan/Xinhua)

PV Sindhu leads 24-member Indian contingent at Australian Badminton Open 2026

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:05:57 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): Olympic medallist PV Sindhu will lead a 24-member Indian contingent at the 2026 Australian Badminton Open, which gets underway on Tuesday. The squad also features experienced campaigner HS Prannoy and rising star Ayush Shetty.

However, reigning men's singles champion Lakshya Sen will not return to defend the BWF Super 500 title he claimed last year. Former champion Kidambi Srikant

At least 15 dead, 129 injured in powerful Philippines quake

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:31:24 GMT

Manila [Philippines], June 8 (ANI): The death toll from the magnitude-7.8 earthquake now stands at 15, WAM reported citing officials from the Philippine Office of Civil Defence.

As per WAM, local Civil Defence Office Director Rodrigo Sosmena said that 12 of the fatalities were reported in Soccsksargen - a region spanning four provinces and one city: South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani, and General Santos Ci

Philippines: At least five people killed in earthquake; authorities ramp up disaster relief measures

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:58:56 GMT

Manila [Philippines], June 8 (ANI): At least five people lost their lives in the strong 7.7 magnitude earthquake which hit the southern island of Mindanao in the early hours of Monday, according to a report by Xinhua citing a local official.

As per Xinhua news, Agripino Dacera, the disaster management chief in General Santos City, said authorities are still verifying the extent of the fatalities and damage.

Tsunami warnings issued across several Asian countries after powerful earthquake jolts the Philippines

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:59:16 GMT

Manila [Philippines], June 8 (ANI): Soon after a powerful earthquake struck off the southern island of Mindanao, Philippines--Tsunami alerts have been issued across several Asian countries, Al Jazeera reported.

The 7.7 magnitude earthquake, which took place in the early hours of Monday, caused severe destruction in the country, bringing down infrastructure, with the number of casualities yet to be confirmed.

Indian markets open deep in red as West Asia tensions, tech sell-off rattle investors

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:59:10 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): Indian markets continued to tumble into the red on Monday morning as a combination of geopolitical tensions in West Asia and a sharp correction in global technology stocks triggered aggressive selling by foreign investors. The benchmark indices witnessed heavy losses, tracking a broader sell-off across Asian markets following weak cues from Wall Street over the weekend.

The BSE Se

Asian Games 2026: Aditi Ashok, Diksha Dagar named in six-member Golf squad

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 15:35:00 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): Olympians Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar will lead India's golf contingent at the Asian Games 2026, set to be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, as per Olympics.com on Sunday.

The six-member squad comprises three men and three women, with selections made based on world rankings.

Yuvraj Sandhu, currently ranked 447th in the Official World Golf Rankings (OWGR), will spearhead the men'

India, Indonesia deepen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership at 8th Joint Commission Meeting

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:00:59 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): In a significant move to elevate the bilateral relationship between two of Asia's most influential democracies, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar co-chaired the 8th India-Indonesia Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) with his Indonesian counterpart, Foreign Minister Sugiono.

The high-level dialogue underscored the robust trajectory of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership betwe

From defence to trade: EAM Jaishankar outlines blueprint for deeper India-Indonesia cooperation

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:32:15 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): Highlighting the deep-seated historical and strategic ties between the two nations, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday stated that the visit of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto as the Republic Day Chief Guest in 2025 has imparted fresh momentum to the bilateral Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Welcoming the Indonesian delegation for the 8th India-Indonesia J

Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono pitches for deeper ties with India

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:31:55 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): Pitching for deeper bilateral ties, Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono on Sunday expressed hope that the 8th India-Indonesia Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) will deliver concrete outcomes, building upon the foundational visits of top leaders from both nations.

Addressing a high-level meeting in the national capital, Minister Sugiono highlighted the significance of the tracking mec

INDONESIA-BANDUNG-LANDMARK

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 07:45:39 GMT

(260607) -- BANDUNG, June 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 3, 2026 shows an exterior view of Gedung Merdeka, the venue of the historic Asian-African Conference, in Bandung, Indonesia.

TO GO WITH "Asia-Pacific Community: Bandung Spirit reverberates 71 years on in Indonesia" (Xinhua/Zhang Yisheng)

Team Yandex awaits foe in grand final of BLAST Slam VII

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 05:55:11 GMT

(Photo credit: Shawn Dowd/Rochester Democrat and Chronicle / USA TODAY NETWORK)

Team Yandex downed BetBoom Team to advance to Sunday's grand final at the BLAST Slam VII playoffs in Copenhagen, Denmark.BetBoom Team, after losing 2-1 in the upper-bracket final on Saturday, can earn another shot at Team Yandex and the $300,000 top prize if they can get past LGD Gaming in the lower-bracket final earlier Sunday. LGD G

Indonesian FM Sugiono arrives in New Delhi to co-chair 8th Joint Commission Meeting with EAM Jaishankar

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 04:31:05 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono has arrived in the national capital to co-chair the 8th India-Indonesia Joint Commission Meeting alongside External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

In a significant move to further consolidate the 'Comprehensive Strategic Partnership' between India and Indonesia, the Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sugiono, is set to hold crucial bilatera

(SP)INDONESIA-JAKARTA-BADMINTON-INDONESIA OPEN-WOMEN'S DOUBLES-SEMIFINALS

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 01:45:06 GMT

(260607) -- JAKARTA, June 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Rachel Allessya Rose (R)/Febi Setianingrum compete during the women's doubles semifinal match between Liu Shengshu/Tan Ning of China and Rachel Allessya Rose/Febi Setianingrum of Indonesia at the Indonesia Open 2026 badminton tournament in Jakarta, Indonesia, June 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Cen Yunpeng)

Young Indonesians pursue dreams in NW China

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:45:21 GMT

YINCHUAN, June 6 (Xinhua) -- With graduation approaching, Indonesian student Maria Christina has been busy refining her resume and looking for jobs. Later this month, she will complete her master's degree in Chinese language and literature at Ningxia University in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region.

"Teaching Indonesian in China will be my first choice," said the 28-ye

CHINA-NINGXIA-YINCHUAN-YOUNG INDONESIAN-EDUCATION (CN)

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:15:36 GMT

(260606) -- YINCHUAN, June 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Maria Christina (2nd, L) poses for a group photo after attending an international education event at a primary school in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, in November 2025. TO GO WITH "Across China: Young Indonesians pursue dreams in NW China" (Xinhua)

(SP)INDONESIA-JAKARTA-BADMINTON-INDONESIA OPEN-MIXED DOUBLES-SEMIFINALS

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:17:47 GMT

(260606) -- JAKARTA, June 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Cheng Xing (L)/Zhang Chi celebrate after winning the mixed doubles semifinal match between Cheng Xing/Zhang Chi of China and Guo Xinwa/Chen Fanghui of China at the Indonesia Open 2026 badminton tournament in Jakarta, Indonesia, June 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Cen Yunpeng)

(SP)INDONESIA-JAKARTA-BADMINTON-INDONESIA OPEN-WOMEN'S SEMIFINALS

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:45:26 GMT

(260606) -- JAKARTA, June 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An Se Young celebrates after winning the women's singles semifinal match between An Se Young of South Korea and Chen Yufei of China at the Indonesia Open 2026 badminton tournament in Jakarta, Indonesia, on June 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Cen Yunpeng)

(SP)INDONESIA-JAKARTA-FOOTBALL-FIFA MEN'S MATCH DAY-INDONESIA VS OMAN

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 01:46:33 GMT

(260606) -- JAKARTA, June 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Players of Indonesia celebrate for scoring during the FIFA Men's Match Day between Indonesia and Oman at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia, June 5, 2026. (Xinhua/Agung Kuncahya B.)

Major quake off Philippines kills three, triggers tsunami warnings

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 02:03:09 GMT

Philippine authorities urged people in affected coastal regions to move to higher ground after the offshore quake hit south of General Santos, a city of about 720,000.

A series of powerful aftershocks rocked the area from about two hours after the first quake, according to the United States Geological Survey, with the largest measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale.

Videos posted to social media and verified by

What Hanson should be asked at the National Press Club

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:00:00 GMT

As Pauline Hanson's National Press Club appearance nears, former Immigration Department Deputy SecretaryDr Abul Rizviprepares a list of questions she has yet to answer on her signature immigration policies.

Pauline Hanson has agreed to speak at the National Press Clubon 17 June. She may be forced to deal with difficult questions rather than the usual self-serving fluff put to her on Sky After Dark. But which ques

Indonesia to expand QRIS cross-border payment to Saudi Arabia, India

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:15:33 GMT

JAKARTA, June 10 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia's central bank said it will expand its QRIS cross-border payment service to Saudi Arabia and India to facilitate transactions for Indonesians abroad and support international tourism and travel.

Bank Indonesia Governor Perry Warjiyo said the expansion will facilitate transactions for Indonesian umrah and hajj pilgrims in Saudi Arabia as well as Indian tourists visiting Indo

Asia-Pacific Community: 6-month-old panda anchors China-Indonesia friendship

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:45:17 GMT

by Hayati Nupus, Zhang Yisheng

JAKARTA, June 10 (Xinhua) -- A burst of applause erupted from the crowd as Satrio "Rio" Wiratama, a six-month-old giant panda cub born in Indonesia, staggered forward, scrambled up a wooden staircase, and playfully tumbled in front of delighted visitors.

This heartwarming scene took place on Tuesday at the Panda Palace in Taman Safari Indonesia, West Java province.

Indonesia detains 10 returning from Thailand for drug use

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:15:47 GMT

JAKARTA, June 10 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia's National Narcotics Agency (BNN) said on Wednesday it detained 10 Indonesian nationals who tested positive for drugs after arriving from Bangkok, Thailand, at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang, Banten province.

BNN Chief Commissioner General Suyudi Ario Seto said the operation followed an investigation into two foreigners caught smuggling 7.8 kg of hashish

Indonesia pushes AI-based GovTech acceleration to strengthen governance, state revenue

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:15:05 GMT

JAKARTA, June 10 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia has been accelerating the development of artificial intelligence (AI)-based government technology (GovTech) to strengthen governance, improve public services, and boost state revenue, a senior official has said.

The initiative was discussed during a meeting between Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and the National Economic Council (DEN) in Jakarta, where officials repo

Indonesia, Singapore explore regional data center cooperation

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:45:21 GMT

JAKARTA, June 10 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia and Singapore are exploring a partnership to develop a regional data center within the framework of the Singapore-Johor-Riau triangle, an Indonesian minister has said.

"We discussed ways to synergize Singapore-Johor-Riau as a data center hub. This has strategic value for all of us," Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said on Tuesday.

Optimi

Indonesia's Pertamina raises non-subsidized Pertamax gasoline price by 32 pct

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:45:06 GMT

JAKARTA, June 10 (Xinhua) -- Indonesian state-owned energy company Pertamina said it has raised the price of its widely used Pertamax gasoline, a non-subsidized fuel grade, by around 32 percent, with the new price taking effect on Wednesday.

Pertamina said in a statement that the adjustment was made to reflect changes in the global crude oil price trend and the Indonesian rupiah exchange rate. The company said t

Indonesia introduces new palm oil export rules ahead of 2027 shift

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:01:20 GMT

JAKARTA, 10th June, 2026 (WAM) - The Indonesian Trade Ministry's new palm oil regulation (Permendag 16/2026) prioritises strengthening state-owned exporting companies while introducing a transitional framework for businesses to adapt ahead of full implementation, Indonesian news agency (ANTARA) reported.

The regulation, which replaces Ministerial Regulation (Permendag No. 26/2024), introduces a phased transition

5.1-magnitude quake hits Talaud Islands, Indonesia -- GFZ

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:15:39 GMT

BEIJING, June 10 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 jolted Talaud Islands, Indonesia at 1740 GMT Tuesday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said.

The epicenter, with a depth of 73.4 km, was initially determined to be at 4.96 degrees north latitude and 125.64 degrees east longitude.

Chinese robotics firm eyes growth opportunities in Indonesia

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:45:22 GMT

JAKARTA, June 9 (Xinhua) -- Chinese embodied AI company AGIBOT on Tuesday held its first partner conference in Indonesia, officially launching its market expansion in the country and showcasing a range of humanoid robots and localized solutions, drawing attention from government officials and industry representatives.

Achmad Adhitya, special staff to the Vice President of Indonesia, said the future has already a

Indonesian president reaffirms country's free, active foreign policy

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:45:11 GMT

JAKARTA, June 9 (Xinhua) -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Tuesday reiterated the country's commitment to a free and active foreign policy.

The president made the remarks while receiving the credentials of nine newly appointed ambassadors in Jakarta, according to Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Arif Havas Oegroseno.

During the ceremony, Prabowo emphasized the crucial role of international coll

Indonesia's central bank hikes key rate as rupiah weakens

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:15:05 GMT

JAKARTA, June 9 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia's central bank raised its benchmark interest rate on Tuesday to support the weakening Indonesian rupiah.

Bank Indonesia (BI) lifted its key BI-Rate by 25 basis points to 5.50 percent, while the deposit facility rate was raised to 4.50 percent and the lending facility rate to 6.25 percent.

BI Governor Perry Warjiyo said the move aimed to stabilize the rupiah and keep i

Riset dua dekade tunjukkan terumbu karang kita cukup tahan panas, tapi ketahanan ini ada batasnya

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:42:57 GMT

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Indonesia merupakan rumah bagi sistem terumbu karang terbesar dan paling beragam di dunia, yang membentang lebih dari 32 ribu kilometer persegi di seluruh kepulauan Nusantara. Serupa dengan belahan dunia lainnya, terumbu karang kita juga terdampak pemanasan laut.

Namun,

6th LD Writethru: 7.8-magnitude earthquake kills 35 in Philippines, tsunami warning lifted

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:45:27 GMT

MANILA, June 8 (Xinhua) -- At least 35 people were killed, numerous buildings were damaged, and schools and flights were suspended after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Sarangani province in the southern Philippines on Monday morning, according to local authorities. Multiple countries had issued tsunami warnings, which were later lifted.

Junie Castillo, spokesperson for the Philippines' Office of Civil Defense

Indonesia to optimize free nutritious meals program for efficiency

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:45:11 GMT

JAKARTA, June 8 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia will shift the focus of its Free Nutritious Meals program to maximize budget efficiency and enhance food quality, newly inaugurated National Nutrition Agency (BGN) head Nanik S. Deyang said Monday.

"Our immediate priority is budget efficiency to avoid straining the state budget, while maintaining our established nutritional targets for beneficiaries," Nanik said following he

Indonesia eyes higher agricultural exports amid weakening rupiah: minister

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:15:27 GMT

JAKARTA, June 8 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia is aiming to boost its agricultural and plantation exports to global markets to capitalize on the strengthening U.S. dollar, Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman said Monday.

"We will push for more agricultural exports, especially palm oil. We believe this is the good momentum," Sulaiman told reporters in Jakarta when questioned about the Indonesian rupiah's recent depre

Why sustainable alternatives to plastic are struggling to compete

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Plastic pollution is choking the ocean, but sustainable alternatives - including seaweed - remain held back by tariffs, fragmented regulations and the overwhelming market advantage enjoyed by fossil fuel-based plastics.

Only10 per cent of all plastics produced are recycled, so most plastics will end up littering streets, entering waterways and reaching the ocean. Each year, some52 million tonnes of plastic wastee

Indonesian, Philippine firms agree on barter trade to reduce USD reliance

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:45:05 GMT

JAKARTA, June 8 (Xinhua) -- Companies from Indonesia and the Philippines on Monday signed countertrade agreements, enabling both sides to conduct import and export transactions without full reliance on the U.S. dollar as a payment vehicle.

The agreements, inked at the Indonesian Ministry of Trade in Jakarta, involved multiple businesses from both nations, with potential trade volume projected to reach 350 millio

5th LD: 32 killed, buildings damaged, schools suspended after strong quake in S. Philippines

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:15:24 GMT

MANILA, June 8 (Xinhua) -- At least 32 people were killed, numerous building damaged, and schools and flights were suspended after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Sarangani province in the southern Philippines on Monday morning, according to local authorities. Multiple countries had issued tsunami warnings, which were later lifted.

Junie Castillo, spokesperson for the Philippines' Office of Civil Defense, said

Indonesia targets lower logistics costs to 12.5 pct of GDP by 2029

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:15:17 GMT

JAKARTA, June 8 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia on Monday said it aims to slash national logistics costs to 12.5 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) by 2029, in a bid to ensure more effective distribution of goods and public services.

"Our goal is simple, which is to make logistics costs more efficient, strengthen inter-regional connectivity, encourage investment and job creation," Coordinating Minister for Infrastruc

Indonesia's forex reserves fall to 144.9 bln USD in May

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:45:23 GMT

JAKARTA, June 8 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia's foreign exchange reserves stood at 144.9 billion U.S. dollars at the end of May, down from 146.2 billion dollars a month earlier, Bank Indonesia (BI) said Monday.

Despite the monthly decline, the reserve position remains strong, equivalent to 5.6 months of imports or 5.5 months of imports and government external debt servicing, the central bank said.

The level remai

Indonesia lifts tsunami warning

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:15:13 GMT

JAKARTA, June 8 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) on Monday lifted its tsunami warning, hours after ordering evacuations of northern coastal areas threatened by tsunami waves following a strong earthquake in the Philippines.

In a statement, BMKG said the tsunami warning status ended after observations showed that sea level conditions had returned to normal.

On M

Indonesia issues tsunami warning for northeast coastal areas

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:45:17 GMT

JAKARTA, June 8 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency issued a bulletin on Monday morning, launching an early tsunami warning for the coastal areas of northeastern Indonesia following a strong earthquake in the southern Philippines.