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Indonesia ranks among top emerging economies in 2025: BI

Jakarta, Jan. 28 -- Indonesia's economy remained resilient and among the strongest performers in emerging markets in 2025, supported by solid growth, low inflation and financial stability despite heig... Read More


Labor-intensive programs to drive economy in disaster-hit Sumatra

Jakarta, Jan. 28 -- Public Works Minister Dody Hanggodo said labor-intensive programs are helping drive community economic activity in disaster-affected areas of Sumatra. "Since December 12, 2025, we... Read More


Jakarta police seize 27 kg of meth in major Tangerang drug bust

Jakarta, Jan. 28 -- Jakarta police have uncovered a major narcotics trafficking operation in Tangerang, Banten, seizing 27.168 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine and 5,000 Happy Five psychotropic pi... Read More


Cisarua landslide: Indonesia identifies 20 victims as search continues

Jakarta, Jan. 27 -- Indonesia's Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) said 20 bodies recovered after a major landslide in Cisarua, West Bandung, West Java, have been identified by police teams, marking pr... Read More


KPAI urges child-friendly approach in free meals program

Jakarta, Jan. 27 -- The Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI) has called for a child-friendly approach in the implementation of the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program. "The National Nutritio... Read More


Govt sets 100,000-participant quota for 2026 national internship

Jakarta, Jan. 27 -- The government will provide more than 100,000 internship placements under its National Internship Program in 2026, Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya said on Tuesday. "The gover... Read More


Nearly all markets in flood-hit Sumatra resume operations: minister

Jakarta, Jan. 27 -- Home Affairs Minister Muhammad Tito Karnavian stated that almost all markets in flood and landslide-affected areas across Sumatra have resumed operations and started to serve custo... Read More


Indonesia proposes $1.49M budget to revitalize flooded Aceh salt ponds

Jakarta, Jan. 27 -- The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries has proposed a budget of around Rp25 billion (approximately US$1.49 million) to revitalize salt ponds damaged by floods in Aceh. "This... Read More


Indonesia, US launch $35M debt-swap program for coral reef protection

Jakarta, Jan. 27 -- The Government of Indonesia together with the Government of the United States on Tuesday in Jakarta officially launched the Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Act (TFCCA) ... Read More


From river to gold: Aisyah's triumph at the 2025 ASEAN Para Games

Indonesia, Jan. 27 -- From the river currents to the Southeast Asian podium, this is the journey of Siti Aisyah-a bright young star who brought glory to Indonesia as a standout in para-swimming at the... Read More