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Indonesia's trade surplus streak hits 69 months in January 2026

Jakarta, March 2 -- Indonesia recorded a US$0.95 billion trade surplus in January 2026, extending its surplus streak to 69 consecutive months since May 2020, official data showed on Monday. Ateng Har... Read More


Children's hearing health crucial for Golden Indonesia 2045: ministry

Jakarta, March 2 -- Indonesia's Health Ministry on Monday urged parents and schools to prioritize children's hearing health, warning that untreated hearing loss could undermine the country's "Golden I... Read More


Cultural, creative industry shapes Indonesia's future: Minister

Jakarta, March 2 -- Culture Minister Fadli Zon emphasized that culture must shape Indonesia's present and future, serving as a strategic force through the cultural and creative industry (CCI) and an i... Read More


RI readies steps to mitigate trade impact of Middle East escalation

Jakarta, March 2 -- Trade Minister Budi Santoso emphasized that the government has prepared several anticipatory measures to mitigate the global economic impact of escalating attacks by the United Sta... Read More


Soekarno-Hatta Airport adjusts 39 Middle East flights schedules

Tangerang, Banten, March 2 -- The state-owned airport operator, PT Angkasa Pura Indonesia (InJourney Airports) of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Banten, reported adjustments in the departure sc... Read More


US-Iran conflict jolts oil supply, Indonesia alerts: Minister

Jakarta, March 2 -- Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said the escalating conflict involving the United States (US), Israel, and Iran has disrupted global oil supplies and ... Read More


President Prabowo leads military funeral for former VP Try Sutrisno

Jakarta, March 2 -- President Prabowo Subianto acted as the inspector of the ceremony to lead the military funeral of Indonesia's sixth vice president, Try Sutrisno, at the Kalibata National Heroes Ce... Read More


Timeline: U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran trigger escalation

Dubai, March 2 -- A joint military strike by the United States and Israel on Iran, which started on Saturday morning, triggered a sharp escalation across the Middle East, setting off waves of missile ... Read More


Indonesia expands international halal recognition to three countries

Jakarta, March 2 -- The Indonesian Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) is expanding its international halal recognition by signing strategic agreements with halal institutions from three countries,... Read More


SPPGs warned against using ultra-processed food in free meal program

Gianyar, Bali, March 2 -- Deputy Minister of Population and Family Development Isyana Bagoes Oka warned Nutritional Fulfillment Service Units (SPPGs) or kitchens providing meals for the Free Nutritiou... Read More