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RI's agricultural exports surge 38.25 percent in early 2025: minister

Jakarta, Oct. 21 -- Trade Minister Budi Santoso reported that Indonesia's agricultural exports rose sharply by 38.25 percent during the January-August 2025 period, reaching a total of US$4.57 billion.... Read More


Indonesia weighs Dutch request to repatriate prisoners

Jakarta, Oct. 21 -- The Indonesian government has confirmed ongoing deliberations on the Netherlands' request to repatriate its nationals currently serving prison sentences in Indonesia. "We have rec... Read More


Indonesia stops rice imports after achieving 4-million-ton surplus

Jakarta, Oct. 21 -- Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Zulkifli Hasan announced that Indonesia is no longer reliant on rice imports after achieving a production surplus in the first year of Presid... Read More


Indonesia, UK sign agreement to repatriate British prisoners

Jakarta, Oct. 21 -- The governments of Indonesia and the United Kingdom signed an agreement in Jakarta on Tuesday outlining the practical arrangements for the transfer of two British nationals current... Read More


Strong food safety could add Rp8,000T to Indonesia's economy: BPOM

Jakarta, Oct. 21 -- Indonesia's National Food and Drug Authority (BPOM) emphasized that strong food safety standards could help Indonesia reach 8 percent annual economic growth and contribute up to Rp... Read More


RI eyes industrial cooperation, investment opportunities in Rusia

Jakarta, Oct. 21 -- The Ministry of Industry has expressed interest in expanding cooperation, investment, and market access in Russia, which it considers a "non-traditional market" with strong potenti... Read More


Prabowo recovers Rp13.2 trillion, signals tougher war on corruption

Jakarta, Oct. 21 -- Director of Indonesia Political Review (IPR) Iwan Setiawan said President Prabowo Subianto is working to strengthen law enforcement and build a new foundation for Indonesia's legal... Read More


Indonesia launches IPFO to attract global infrastructure investment

Jakarta, Oct. 21 -- Indonesia has officially established the Infrastructure Project Facilitation Office (IPFO) to accelerate infrastructure investment through strategic partnerships between the govern... Read More


To avoid poisoning, RI Govt imposes ban on cooking before midnight

Jakarta, Oct. 21 -- The Indonesian government has introduced strict rules for kitchens preparing meals under its free school meal program, including a ban on cooking before midnight, the deputy head o... Read More


RI Govt expands scholarships, allowances for religious educators

Jakarta, Oct. 21 -- The Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs is expanding scholarships and allowances for religious education teachers and lecturers as part of President Prabowo Subianto's first-y... Read More