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Nearly all Indonesian regions record decline in poverty: BPS

Jakarta, Aug. 5 -- Statistics Indonesia (BPS) recorded a decline in poverty across nearly all Indonesian regions in March 2026, with the number of poor people dropping by 430,000 to 22.93 million, dow... Read More


Indonesia to deploy homegrown "kamikaze drone", says minister

Jakarta, Aug. 5 -- Indonesia's Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin said on Wednesday the government would deploy a domestically developed "kamikaze drone" as it expands the use of locally made defens... Read More


Indonesia's Defense minister sees stronger military readiness

Batam, Riau Islands, Aug. 5 -- Indonesia's Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin said Indonesia's armed forces have begun meeting key requirements for weapons systems and ammunition after the governmen... Read More


Indonesian govt to review ferry safety after deadly fire

Jakarta, Aug. 5 -- Indonesia's Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi said the government would conduct a comprehensive review of ferry safety standards, emergency procedures and passenger protection aft... Read More


Indonesia pushes integrated sharia ecosystem for economic growth

Jakarta, Aug. 5 -- Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar emphasized that strengthening Indonesia's Islamic economy requires a fully integrated ecosystem that is rooted in sharia compliance and de... Read More


Indonesia remains safe destination for foreign investors: Hashim

Jakarta, Aug. 5 -- Indonesia remains a safe destination for foreign investment, supported by its long-standing non-aligned foreign policy that welcomes capital from all countries, Indonesian Chamber o... Read More


KAI strengthens data security as digital rail use grows

Jakarta, Aug. 5 -- State railway operator PT Kereta Api Indonesia said it is strengthening customer data protection through tighter cybersecurity, international standards and stronger governance as di... Read More


Indonesia's economy grows 5.29 percent despite global uncertainty

Jakarta, Aug. 5 -- Indonesia's economic performance continues to outpace global trends despite persistent geopolitical tension and technological disruption, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs ... Read More


Indonesia warns of drug-laced vapes, seeks stronger controls

Jakarta, Aug. 5 -- Indonesia's National Narcotics Agency (BNN) has raised concerns over narcotics mixed into electronic cigarettes, warning that drug-laced vapes pose a growing threat as their use exp... Read More


Indonesia reports 132,272 beneficiary families move out of poverty

Jakarta, Aug. 5 -- Indonesia's Ministry of Social Affairs announced on Wednesday that 132,272 families receiving government social assistance had graduated from poverty in the third quarter of 2026. ... Read More