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Indonesia seeks Rp2,000 trillion MSME credit target

Jakarta, Aug. 11 -- Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto has proposed raising the target for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) disbursement to Rp2,000 trillion from... Read More


Indonesia's F&B exports hit $6.25 billion, ranking 4th in ASEAN

Jakarta, Aug. 11 -- Indonesia has recorded US$6.25 billion in food and beverage (F&B) exports, ranking among ASEAN's top four exporters in the sector, Deputy Minister of Trade Dyah Roro Esti said. Th... Read More


Waste sorters to receive protection as green-collar workers: Minister

Jakarta, Aug. 11 -- Indonesia's Environment Minister Jumhur Hidayat said the government is seeking to change perceptions by replacing the term scavenger ( pemulung) with "waste sorters" and recognisin... Read More


SBY to miss the 81st Independence Day events for medical check up

Jakarta, Aug. 11 -- Indonesia's sixth President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) will not attend several events marking the country's 81st Independence Day as he is undergoing a medical check-up in the ... Read More


Gold ETF to boost Indonesia's position as investment hub: minister

Jakarta, Aug. 11 -- Indonesia's newly launched Gold Exchange-Traded Fund (Gold ETF) will strengthen the country's position as a gold investment hub, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangg... Read More


Golo Koe Festival in Labuan Bajo showcases faith, culture, and unity

Jakarta, Aug. 11 -- Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana said the Golo Koe Festival showcases the blend of faith, tradition, and the everyday life of the Manggarai people in an inclusive setting.... Read More


Integrated system needed to protect women, children: deputy minister

Jakarta, Aug. 11 -- Indonesia's deputy minister for women's empowerment and child protection called for cross-sector cooperation to build an integrated system for protecting women and children from vi... Read More


Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore hold joint maritime security drill

Batam, Aug. 11 -- Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore began a three-day maritime security exercise in the Riau Islands on Monday, seeking to strengthen cooperation and safety in waters shared by the thr... Read More


Mount Semeru erupts eight times, sends ash 700 meters high

Lumajang, Jawa Timur, Aug. 11 -- Mount Semeru erupted eight times on Tuesday morning, sending an ash column up to 700 meters above the summit as authorities maintained an Alert Level III status. The ... Read More


Indonesia calls for stronger cultural cooperation among BRICS members

Jakarta, Aug. 10 -- Indonesia is pushing for stronger cooperation in the cultural sector among BRICS members, a grouping of developing countries and major emerging markets comprising Brazil, China, Eg... Read More