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Jakarta to expand free private school program to 100 schools in 2026

Jakarta, Jan. 21 -- The Jakarta Provincial Government will expand its free private school program to 100 schools in 2026, adding 60 more private schools to the existing scheme. "Regarding free school... Read More


China's vision for an open world economy in a turbulent era

Beijing, Jan. 21 -- The 2026 World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting opened on Monday in the snowy Swiss resort of Davos. As global leaders reconvene in the Alpine town, the world economy is grappli... Read More


Indonesia plans 10 new universities to tackle medical worker shortage

Jakarta, Jan. 21 -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto revealed a plan to build 10 new universities focusing on medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and science and technology. The construction of these... Read More


Indonesia's SWFDanantaratargets tripling assets by 2030

Jakarta, Jan. 21 -- Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund Danantara Indonesia aims to triple its assets by 2030 by overhauling and consolidating hundreds of state-owned enterprises, a senior executive sai... Read More


Indonesia's SWF Danantara targets increasing assets via value creation

Jakarta, Jan. 21 -- Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund Danantara Indonesia aims to increase its assets by overhauling and consolidating hundreds of state-owned enterprises, a senior executive said Tues... Read More


BNPB distributes 99 percent of flood aid to Sumatra victims

Jakarta, Jan. 21 -- The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) stated that 1,757.03 tons, or 99.76 percent, of the total logistical assistance has been distributed to victims of floods and landsli... Read More


Finance Minister ready to support post-disaster recovery in Sumatra

Jakarta, Jan. 21 -- Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono said the government is ready to support the financing of post-disaster rehabilitation and... Read More


BNPB accelerates weather operations, temporary housing in Sumatra

Jakarta, Jan. 21 -- The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) is intensifying weather modification operations and accelerating the construction of temporary housing to reduce the risk of further ... Read More


Indonesia's free meals boost health, spur school attendance: BGN

Jakarta, Jan. 21 -- Indonesia's flagship free nutritious meal programme is improving children's health and encouraging greater participation in school activities, the head of the National Nutrition Ag... Read More


Jakarta expands school bus fleet with 32 disability-friendly units

Jakarta, Jan. 21 -- The Jakarta Provincial Government launched 32 buses for free disability-friendly school bus services at City Hall on Wednesday. Governor Pramono Anung said that overall, the city'... Read More