Indonesia: News
23 Apr 2024
BaliChinese tourist falls into active volcano, dies while clicking pictures
A 31-year-old Chinese tourist, Huang Lihong, lost her life after falling into an active volcano in Indonesia.
22 Apr 2024
LifestyleTraditional motifs are making a comeback in modern fashion
Folk patterns are deeply embedded in the fabric of global fashion, representing centuries of tradition and cultural identity.
18 Apr 2024
Pacific OceanOver 11,000 evacuated in northern Indonesia as volcano erupts
Authorities in Indonesia have closed an airport, and residents have evacuated homes near an erupting volcano owing to the risk of spreading ash, falling boulders, heated volcanic clouds, and a tsunami.
18 Apr 2024
Pacific OceanTsunami alert issued following multiple volcano eruptions in Indonesia
Authorities in Indonesia on Wednesday put the country on high alert following a series of eruptions from Mount Ruang, a volcano located on the remote Ruang Island in North Sulawesi.
07 Mar 2024
IndiaAfter UAE, India signs local currency trade agreement with Indonesia
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Bank Indonesia (BI) have inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to foster cross-border transactions using local currencies.
14 Feb 2024
United States of AmericaUnofficial vote count shows Prabowo leading in Indonesia elections
Unofficial tallies in Indonesia's presidential election on Wednesday showed Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto in the lead.
14 Feb 2024
ElectionsFrom mascots to voting with nails. Everything about Indonesian elections
Indonesia—the world's third-largest democracy—is voting in its general elections on Wednesday, with over 200 million people exercising their franchise.
31 Jan 2024
Travel And TourismA summer trip to Raja Ampat, Indonesia: Top travel recommendations
Set sail for a summer journey to the enchanting Raja Ampat in Indonesia, an archipelago with over 1,500 islets.
29 Jan 2024
Tribal CommunityMatriarchal marvels: 5 tribes worldwide dominated by women
Throughout history, diverse societies have embraced unique social structures, and among them are tribes where women not only participate but indeed hold the reins of leadership, and play a central and dominant role in different spheres of governance and decision-making.
18 Jan 2024
United States of AmericaUS: Daughter jailed for 26 years over mother's 'suitcase' murder
A woman in the United States (US) was handed a 26-year jail sentence on Wednesday (local time), almost a decade after she helped bludgeon her mother to death in Indonesia's Bali.
09 Oct 2023
Travel And TourismMust-do activities when in Indonesia
Bali's immaculate beaches and verdant rice terraces frequently steal the show when we think about Indonesia. But this archipelagic wonderland is full of undiscovered treasures and unique experiences just waiting to be explored.
06 Oct 2023
FoodWhat to eat in Indonesia as a vegetarian
Foodies will love Indonesia, an archipelago with many different cultures and gorgeous scenery.
07 Sep 2023
Narendra ModiASEAN-India Summit: Modi says '21st century belongs to Asia'
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Indonesia on Thursday to take part in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-India and East Asia summits.
22 Aug 2023
BRICSWhy 40+ countries want to join BRICS
BRICS—a coalition of large emerging economies comprised of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—reportedly aims to expand nearly 22 years after its inception.
13 Aug 2023
Travel And TourismMust-visit Instagram-worthy destinations: Top 5 picks
Who wouldn't desire an invigorating Instagram feed that seamlessly blends visually captivating aesthetics with your exciting adventures?
09 Aug 2023
Beauty'Topless body checks' allegations: What's controversy surrounding Miss Universe Indonesia
A major controversy has erupted surrounding the Miss Universe Indonesia pageant.
04 Aug 2023
WorldIndonesia: Muslim cleric arrested for blasphemy over unorthodox teachings
A 77-year-old Muslim cleric from Indonesia was arrested on Wednesday on charges of blasphemy and hate speech following a public outcry over his progressive teachings.
17 Jul 2023
Unified Payments Interface (UPI)After France and UAE, Indonesia plans UPI deal with India
India's flagship instant payment system, Unified Payments Interface (UPI), will likely be used in Indonesia as the two countries are looking for a deal for bilateral trade in domestic currency, real-time card recognition, and digital payments, The Times of India reported.
27 Jun 2023
BrazilFootball-pitch-sized tropical forest lost every 5 seconds: Report
Earth lost an area of tropical rainforest larger than the Netherlands or Switzerland last year, according to the latest data released by the World Resources Institute (WRI).
18 May 2023
Indian NavyIndia searches for 35+ missing people after Chinese boat capsizes
The Indian Navy on Thursday deployed its team in the Indian Ocean region in response to the sinking of a Chinese fishing vessel, called Lu Peng Yuan Yu 028, in the early hours of Tuesday.
03 May 2023
United Nations (UN)What is El Nino and how it affects global weather
There is an increasing likelihood of a weather pattern called El Nino in the coming months and it could set new heat records, United Nation's World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has warned.
27 Apr 2023
BaliThese culturally-rich souvenirs from Indonesia are worth bringing back home
Are you planning a trip to Indonesia and want to bring home some meaningful souvenirs and gifts?
19 Apr 2023
BaliDon't make these tourist mistakes in Indonesia
Indonesia is a beautiful country with breathtaking natural landscapes and delicious food.
14 Apr 2023
World7.0 magnitude earthquake jolts Indonesia, authorities warn of aftershocks
An earthquake of 7.0 magnitude on the Richter scale jolted Indonesia at 4:55pm local time on Friday.
04 Mar 2023
United States of AmericaGambia: CDC links child deaths to Indian-made syrup
The United States's (US) leading public health agency, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), on Friday said that they found strong evidence to suggest that child deaths that took place in Gambia are linked to the consumption of Indian-made cough syrups.
24 Jan 2023
World Health OrganizationCough syrup deaths: WHO urges countries to take immediate action
Following a series of child deaths linked to contaminated cough syrups in the past few months, the World Health Organization (WHO) has issued several measures for countries, calling for "immediate and concerted action" to protect children.
15 Dec 2022
CoalIndonesian company becomes world's biggest stock with 1,600% gain
This year has been a tough one for companies around the world. Supply chain issues, a war in Ukraine, rising interest rates, and recession fears have brought many share prices down.
04 Dec 2022
JapanJapan monitors tsunami possibilities as Indonesia's Semeru volcano erupts
Japan is currently exploring the possibility of a tsunami after the highest volcano in Indonesia, on one of the country's most populated islands, exploded early on Sunday.
21 Nov 2022
Earthquake5.6-magnitude earthquake rocks Indonesia; 56 dead, over 700 injured
A shallow earthquake of magnitude 5.6 hit Indonesia on Monday, leaving at least 56 people dead and injuring over 700.
15 Nov 2022
G20 SummitReturn to path of peace in Ukraine: Modi at G20
As the 17th G20 Summit kicked off in Bali, Indonesia, on Tuesday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for a ceasefire in the Ukraine war, saying that the world must find a way to return to peace.
14 Nov 2022
G20 SummitG20 Summit: PM Modi's packed 45-hour schedule in Indonesia
PM Narendra Modi will arrive in Indonesia on Monday for the 17th G20 Summit in Bali, where he has 20 engagements apart from bilateral meetings with 10 world leaders.
03 Nov 2022
Weird StoriesIndonesia: Senior citizen set to remarry his 86th wife
Marriages are made in heaven, or so it was believed. But never have we in our wildest dreams thought of 88 divine interventions in one man's life!
02 Oct 2022
FootballIndonesia: 174 die in stampede after football fans invade pitch
At least 174 persons died and 180 were injured in a stampede at a football match in Indonesia's East Java province late on Saturday, AFP reported quoting East Java Police Chief Nico Afinta.
11 Sep 2022
Tsunami7.6 magnitude earthquake rocks eastern Papua New Guinea
An earthquake of magnitude 7.6 hit eastern Papua New Guinea on Sunday morning which caused landslides, cracked up roads, and damaged buildings in the coastal town of Madang.
11 Sep 2022
NetherlandsVisiting the Netherlands? Check out these 5 unique hotels
Popularly known around the world for its ancient monuments, stunning museums, gorgeous canals, and diverse culture, the Netherlands is one of the hidden gems in Europe waiting to be explored.
02 Sep 2022
Travel And TourismTraveling to Indonesia? Check out these 5 unique hotels
Indonesia, traditionally known as the "Emerald of the Equator," is a hotbed of tourists for its stunning beaches, bustling markets, lip-smacking cuisine, and rich culture.
22 Aug 2022
Ayurveda5 health benefits of nutmeg you must know about
Made from the seeds of Myristica fragrans, a tropical evergreen tree found in Indonesia, nutmeg is a warm spice that has a woody and sweet flavor.
17 Aug 2022
ThailandThings you must bring home from your trip to Thailand
Wondering what you should get your hands on from your trip to Thailand?
01 Aug 2022
AustraliaMcDonald's breakfast costs Aussie traveler $2,664: Here's why
Australia has the reputation of imposing hefty fines to maintain strict laws.
06 May 2022
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)Hindustan Unilever hikes product prices for second time within month
Indian consumers are likely to bear face an extra burden on their pockets as the country's FMCG giant Hindustan Unilever (HUL) raised product prices by up to 15% across categories, CNBC-TV18 reported on Friday.
25 Mar 2022
Plane CrashChina: Plane crash mystery deepens as evidence suggests midair breakup
One component of the Boeing 737-800 that crashed in China on Monday seems to have broken loose prior to the crash, adding to the mystery surrounding the aircraft's fatal dive, Bloomberg News has reported.
20 Jan 2022
Climate ChangeWhy is Indonesia shifting capital from Jakarta to Nusantara?
Indonesia is planning to relocate its capital city from Jakarta to East Kalimantan and name it Nusantara.
14 Dec 2021
TsunamiIndonesia issues tsunami warning after earthquake of 7.3 magnitude
A 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia on Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said.
08 Sep 2021
JakartaIndonesia prison fire kills 41 drug inmates, 80 hospitalized
A massive fire raged through an overcrowded prison near Indonesia's capital Jakarta early Wednesday, killing at least 41 inmates and injuring 80 others.
06 Aug 2021
IndiaNovavax seeks 'OK' for COVID-19 vaccine in needy countries first
Vaccine maker Novavax announced Thursday that it has asked regulators in India, Indonesia, and the Philippines to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine—offering its shot to some low-income countries before rich ones with ample supplies.
07 Apr 2021
JakartaIndonesia landslides: Death toll rises to 126, dozens missing
The death toll from mudslides in eastern Indonesia has risen to 126 with scores still missing, officials said Wednesday, as the rain continued to pound the region and hamper the search.
05 Apr 2021
JakartaIndonesia landslides, floods kill 55 people; dozens missing
Multiple disasters caused by torrential rains in eastern Indonesia have killed at least 55 people and displaced thousands, the country's disaster relief agency said on Monday. More than 40 other people are missing.
31 Mar 2021
Plane CrashIndonesia finds Sriwijaya Air jet's cockpit voice recorder
Indonesian navy divers have recovered the cockpit voice recorder of a Sriwijaya Air jet that crashed into the Java Sea in January, killing all 62 people on board, officials said Wednesday.
11 Mar 2021
Road AccidentsIndonesia: Bus plunges into ravine killing 27 pilgrims
A tourist bus plunged into a ravine on Indonesia's main island of Java after its brakes apparently malfunctioned, killing at least 27 people and injuring 39 others.
31 Jan 2021
Yamaha2021 Yamaha MT-25, with 250cc parallel-twin engine, launched in Indonesia
Japanese automaker Yamaha has launched the 2021 iteration of its MT-25 streetfighter motorbike in Indonesia. It is up for grabs in three color options.
16 Jan 2021
EarthquakeDamaged roads, lack of gear hinder Indonesia earthquake rescue
Damaged roads, bridges, power blackouts, and lack of heavy equipment on Saturday hampered Indonesia's rescuers after a 6.2 magnitude earthquake left at least 42 dead and hundreds injured on Sulawesi island.
14 Jan 2021
WorldWorld's oldest known cave painting found in Indonesia
Archaeologists have discovered the world's oldest known cave art - a life-sized picture of a wild pig that was painted at least 45,500 years ago in Indonesia.
13 Jan 2021
Joko WidodoIndonesia starts COVID-19 vaccination drive with President Widodo
Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Wednesday received the first shot of a China-made COVID-19 vaccine after Indonesia approved it for emergency use and began efforts to vaccinate millions of citizens.
11 Jan 2021
ChinaIndonesia green-lights emergency use of Chinese vaccine
Indonesia's Food and Drug Authority on Monday green-lighted emergency use of the COVID-19 vaccine, called CoronaVac, produced by China-based Sinovac Biotech Ltd. Vaccination of high-risk groups is expected to start later this week.
11 Jan 2021
BoeingIndonesia intensifies search for crashed Sriwijaya Air's black boxes
The search for the black boxes of a crashed Sriwijaya Air jet intensified on Monday to boost the investigation into what caused the plane carrying 62 people to nosedive at high velocity into the Java Sea.
09 Jan 2021
BoeingIndonesia: Passenger plane with over 50 onboard missing after take-off
A Sriwijaya Air passenger plane with more than 50 people on board has lost contact with the Indonesian aviation authorities shortly after taking off from Jakarta on Saturday.
07 Jan 2021
WorldIndonesia's Merapi volcano spews hot clouds, 500 evacuated
Indonesia's Mount Merapi volcano spewed avalanches of hot clouds on Thursday morning as over 500 residents were evacuated from its fertile slopes.
04 Dec 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)Vivo Y51, with Snapdragon 665 chipset, goes official
Expanding its portfolio of budget-friendly smartphones, Vivo has launched the Y51 model in Indonesia.
08 Nov 2020
YamahaYamaha R15-based Aerox 155 scooter launched in Indonesia: Details here
Japanese automaker Yamaha has launched the 2020 iteration of its Aerox 155 scooter in Indonesia recently.
29 Oct 2020
SuzukiSuzuki launches 2020 GSX-R150 MotoGP edition motorbike in Indonesia
Suzuki has launched the 2020 GSX-R150 MotoGP edition motorbike in Indonesia.
29 Sep 2020
IndiaRealme 7i to be launched in India on October 7
The Realme 7i will be launched in India on October 7, the company has confirmed. The handset was recently launched in Indonesia as a slightly tweaked version of the Realme 7.
21 Aug 2020
OPPOOPPO's newly-launched A53 to arrive in India on August 25
OPPO's latest budget-friendly handset, the A53, which recently went official in Indonesia, will arrive in India on August 25. The phone will be launched via a digital event that will be live-streamed on YouTube at 12:30 pm.
13 Aug 2020
RealmeRealme C15 and C12 to be launched on August 18
Realme is all set to launch the C15 and C12 smartphones in India on August 18 at 12:30 pm, the company has revealed.
05 Aug 2020
RealmeRealme C15 spotted on the company's India page, launch imminent
Realme C15, which went official in Indonesia last week, is set to arrive in India soon. The budget-friendly smartphone has been spotted on the company's India support page, hinting at its imminent arrival.
22 Jul 2020
SamsungSamsung's Android Go-based Galaxy A01 Core goes official
Expanding its range of affordable smartphones, Samsung has launched the Galaxy A01 Core in Indonesia.
14 Mar 2020
Rohingya MuslimsWere Delhi's communal riots funded by Indonesian NGO?
A link has emerged between last month's communal violence in Delhi and a non-government organization (NGO) based in Indonesia.
