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Indonesia sees Q1 growth at 5.5 percent despite global risks

Jakarta, April 10 -- Coordinating Economic Affairs Minister Airlangga Hartarto said Indonesia expects first-quarter 2026 growth of at least 5.5 percent, citing resilient domestic demand despite risks ... Read More


Indonesia, Russia strengthen economic cooperation through WGTII

Jakarta, April 10 -- Indonesia and Russia agreed to strengthen economic ties through the signing of a protocol from the 7th Indonesia-Russia Working Group on Trade, Investment, and Industry (WGTII) me... Read More


Indonesia eyes Middle East to reduce steel export reliance

Jakarta, April 10 -- Indonesia is seeking to diversify its steel export markets to reduce reliance on a single destination and strengthen domestic industry resilience. "I am concerned that we are too... Read More


Meta raises minimum age to access its services in Indonesia

Jakarta, April 10 -- Technology giant Meta announced that it has adjusted the minimum age to access its Facebook, Instagram, and Threads services in Indonesia to comply with the country's new regulati... Read More


President Prabowo appoints new Ombudsman members

Jakarta, April 10 -- President Prabowo Subianto appointed nine members of the Indonesian Ombudsman for the 2026-2031 term at the State Palace in Jakarta on Friday. Under Presidential Decree No. 20/P ... Read More


Indonesian Ambassador to Oman, Yemen vows stronger ties

Jakarta, April 10 -- Indonesian Ambassador to Oman and Yemen Andi Rahadian on Friday pledged to strengthen bilateral relations with both countries. "I will carry out the duties assigned by the presid... Read More


Indonesia targets end of open dumping by July 2026

Jakarta, April 10 -- The Indonesian government has set a July 2026 deadline for regional governments to end open dumping practices, Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq said on Friday. "In 2026,... Read More


West Papua seeks Chinese investment for Rendani Airport upgrade

Indonesia, April 10 -- The West Papua provincial government is exploring a partnership with Chinese investors to accelerate the upgrade of Rendani Airport in Manokwari, aiming to improve connectivity ... Read More


Indonesian researcher develops eco-friendly fertilizer method

Jakarta, April 10 -- Deni Swantomo, a researcher at the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), has developed an eco-friendly method to produce nitrogen fertilizer. In a statement received on... Read More


Jakarta plans local regulation to support child online safety rule

Jakarta, April 10 -- Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo announced plans to issue a governor's regulation (Pergub) to support the implementation of Government Regulation No. 17 of 2025 on Electronic... Read More