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Indonesia's BPOM ensures safety, benefits of TB vaccine trial

Jakarta, May 14 -- The tuberculosis (TB) vaccine trial in Indonesia is expected to bring significant public health benefits, according to the head of the Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM), Tarun... Read More


AI in education must be ethical, says Indonesia at APEC meeting

Jeju, South Korea, May 14 -- Indonesia underscored the importance of ethical artificial intelligence (AI) use during the APEC Education Ministers' Meeting held on Jeju Island, South Korea, on Wednesda... Read More


Villages encouraged to form SPPG for free meals

Tangerang, Banten, May 14 -- Villages and Development of Disadvantaged Regions Minister Yandri Susanto is supporting all village-owned enterprises (BUMDes) to supply food for the government's Free Nut... Read More


Palm oil export strategy shifts amid India-Pakistan conflict

Jakarta, May 14 -- The Ministry of Agriculture announced that the Indonesian government is open to potential new markets for palm oil exports as part of mitigation amid the India-Pakistan conflict. D... Read More


MBG program to create 90 thousand jobs: BGN

Jakarta, May 14 -- The Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program is expected to create job opportunities for approximately 90 thousand residents through the establishment of the program's dedicated kitchens... Read More


Government pushes climate change education in school curriculum

Jakarta, May 14 -- The Indonesian government is seeking to integrate climate change education into the school curriculum to prepare a younger generation that is resilient to climate change and to supp... Read More


Indonesia, France prepare for President Macron's Jakarta visit

Jakarta, May 14 -- Indonesian Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya hosted French Ambassador to Indonesia Fabien Penone at his office on Tuesday (May 13) to coordinate French President Emmanuel Macron'... Read More


Kadin responds to investor intimidation claims in Banten

Jakarta, May 14 -- Indonesia's Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) has pledged to take action in response to alleged intimidation by its local branch in Banten, including establishing a standard ... Read More


Prabowo congratulates Pope Leo XIV, backs peace message

Jakarta, May 14 -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto congratulated Robert Francis Prevost on his election as Pope Leo XIV, the 267th leader of the Catholic Church, and expressed hope for global pe... Read More


RI leading in rice production in Southeast Asia: minister

Jakarta, May 13 -- Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman has claimed that with the government's rice reserves touching 3.7 million tons as of May 13, 2025, Indonesia has taken the lead in rice prod... Read More