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Indonesia's unemployment rate drops to 4.65 pct, the lowest since 1994

Jakarta, Oct. 27 -- Indonesia's open unemployment rate fell to 4.65 percent in 2026, the lowest since 1994, the government announced on Tuesday. "The 4.65 percent TPT reflects the success of various ... Read More


Indonesia vows to continue its contributions to the UN

Jakarta, Oct. 27 -- Indonesia will continue contributing to the United Nations programs, including peacekeeping operations and sustainable development initiatives, Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Nasir sa... Read More


OJK urges Gen Z to beware of financial risks in digital age

Jakarta, Oct. 27 -- The Financial Services Authority (OJK) urged young people on Tuesday to beware of financial risks from heavy digital technology use, including being trapped by online loans and buy... Read More


Indonesian Air Force induces rain to tackle South Sumatra fires

Jakarta, Oct. 27 -- The Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU) said it successfully induced rainfall in parts of South Sumatra on Monday (Oct. 26) through a weather modification operation, as forest and land f... Read More


Inalum says bauxite processing can boost value and jobs

Jakarta, Oct. 27 -- PT Indonesia Asahan Aluminium (Inalum) said processing bauxite into aluminum could increase the mineral's value while boosting state revenue, employment, and regional economic grow... Read More


Pertamina turns used cooking oil into sustainable jet fuel

Jakarta, Oct. 27 -- PT Pertamina Patra Niaga, the commercial and trading subholding of state-owned energy company Pertamina, is expanding Indonesia's sustainable energy supply by converting used cooki... Read More


Indonesia seeks stronger capacity to respond to health crises

Jakarta, Oct. 27 -- Indonesian Deputy Health Minister Benjamin Paulus Octavianus underscored the importance of strengthening national capacity to respond swiftly to health crises, including those aris... Read More


Indonesia to cut domestic airfares by up to 13% for year-end holidays

Jakarta, Oct. 27 -- Indonesia's Transportation Ministry confirmed that domestic economy-class airfares will fall 11 percent to 13 percent during the 2026 Christmas and 2027 New Year holiday period und... Read More


Govt boosts decent housing with local MSMEs empowerment: Minister

Jakarta, Oct. 27 -- The Indonesian government continues to expand its home renovation program, subsidized housing distribution, and empowerment of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) through ... Read More


Govt committed to expanding access to education

Jakarta, Oct. 27 -- Head of Indonesia's Government Communications Agency (Bakom RI) Syahganda Nainggolan has reaffirmed the government's commitment to expanding access to education through infrastruct... Read More