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Sat, 14 May 2022 03:55:14 GMT
Asia Album: Indonesia features digital exhibition on water preservation
© Provided by Xinhua JAKARTA, May 14 (Xinhua) -- A digital art exhibition themed "Saving the Future of Our Water Resource" was showcased in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia.

Fri, 13 May 2022 18:55:40 GMT
India scripts history, beat Denmark 3-2 to enter maiden Thomas Cup final
Bangkok [Thailand], May 13 (ANI): Indian men's badminton team scripted history on Friday as they triumphed over Denmark in a hard-fought semi-final to make it to the finals of the prestigious Thomas Cup for the first time ever. The thrilling battle a...

Fri, 13 May 2022 16:05:14 GMT
Xinhua Commentary: Washington's small-clique politics won't fool SE Asia
© Provided by Xinhua *The U.S. administration has long taken pleasure in organizing destructive meetings under the guise of constructive engagements. *The so-called "Indo-Pacific Strategy" it is selling at this s

Fri, 13 May 2022 13:18:27 GMT
India, ASEAN hold roundtable to strengthen collaboration in health, supply chain resilience
New Delhi [India], May 13 (ANI): The 7th roundtable of the ASEAN-India Network of Think Tanks (AINTT) was organized in hybrid mode on May 12-13, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday. The meeting was organised by MEA in collaboration ...

Fri, 13 May 2022 12:44:01 GMT
Indonesia monitoring COVID-19 transmission after Eid holiday
JAKARTA, May 13 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia has been monitoring the increase in COVID-19 cases after this year's Eid al-Fitr holiday, when a massive exodus occurred. During the holiday, urban people leave big cities where they work to return to their homet...

Fri, 13 May 2022 07:05:08 GMT
U.S. summit won't sway ASEAN centrality, say analysts
© Provided by Xinhua Analysts believe that U.S. attempts to court support among ASEAN leaders in pursuit of its geopolitical interests are unlikely to gain traction.KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Joe Biden is meeting

Fri, 13 May 2022 06:52:15 GMT
Australia's treatment of whistleblowers will be its damnation
Deception, exploitation and cover-up are messages Australia is sending to our foreign neighbours, writes Dr Kyle Mervin.IT IS AN UNFORTUNATE truth that it is sometimes necessary for a government to conduct its business in secret. That necessity is bo...

Fri, 13 May 2022 06:44:01 GMT
Roundup: U.S. summit won't sway ASEAN centrality, say analysts
KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Joe Biden is meeting with leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) at a summit in Washington this week, in a move widely seen as an attempt by the United States to pull members of t...

Fri, 13 May 2022 06:05:24 GMT
Nations Pledge Over $3B to Fight Pandemic
World leaders pledged more than $3 billion on Thursday for the global fight against the pandemic, as the United States marked a grim point in its own COVID-19 battle - and without the billions of dollars in emergency funding Biden has sought from Con...

Fri, 13 May 2022 05:18:01 GMT
GLOBALink | Indonesia reports multiple deaths of unknown hepatitis
JAKARTA, May 13 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia has alerted its public on the dangers of severe acute hepatitis following the deaths of three children from a mysterious liver disease last month.The three children, aged two, eight and eleven, died in a hospital...

Fri, 13 May 2022 01:18:04 GMT
China out of Thomas Cup after being swept by Indonesia in quarters
BANGKOK, May 13 (Xinhua) -- Chinese men's badminton team suffered a disheartening 3-0 defeat against defending champions Indonesia at the Thomas Cup quarterfinals here on Thursday, which tied China's previous worst result at the tournament. In a repe...

Thu, 12 May 2022 23:35:15 GMT
Empty Chair for Myanmar in US-ASEAN Special Summit
White House - The Biden administration and ASEAN leaders have agreed to put out an empty chair to represent Myanmar's overthrown civilian government during the two-day U.S.-ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Special Summit that President ...

Thu, 12 May 2022 18:05:15 GMT
At International Summit, Biden Urges Global Action on COVID-19
U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday appealed to world leaders to step up efforts to respond to the next phase in the global pandemic, as the United States itself reaches a grim COVID-19 point - without the billions of dollars in emergency funding Bi...

Thu, 12 May 2022 13:37:12 GMT
Russian blockade of Ukraine's ports puts global food supply at risk
The Russian blockade of Ukraine's Black Sea ports risks causing a global food crisis, given that Ukraine is one of the world's top agricultural exporters. Analysts say this shows how Russia is weaponising food in its geopolitical games - but it's a w...

Thu, 12 May 2022 06:37:18 GMT
Qoala raises US USD 65 Million in Series B, clocking 30X Business Growth since Series A
Jakarta [Indonesia], May 12 (ANI/PRNewswire): Entering 2022, Indonesian insurtech startupThe company distributes retail insurance products to consumers for car, bike, home, and health through its omnichannel platform. Based in Indonesia, the platform...

Thu, 12 May 2022 03:18:06 GMT
PM Modi to participate in 2nd Global COVID Virtual Summit today
New Delhi [India], May 12 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the second Global COVID Virtual Summit on Thursday at the invitation of US President Joe Biden. The summit intends to galvanize new actions to address the continued cha...

Thu, 12 May 2022 01:30:01 GMT
Thomas Cup marathon! Denmark outlasts China in 6-hour group match
BANGKOK, May 12 (Xinhua) -- China's men's badminton team fell short of expectations in an epic Thomas Cup battle against Denmark here on Thursday, which lasted more than six hours and ended past 3 a.m. local time. The 3-2 result in favor of Denmark ...

Wed, 11 May 2022 16:05:42 GMT
China to face Indonesia in Uber Cup quarterfinals
BANGKOK, May 11 (Xinhua) -- Defending champions China are set to face Indonesia in the Uber Cup quarterfinals, according to the draw made here after the group matches on Wednesday. China achieved a perfect record in all three group matches to become ...

Wed, 11 May 2022 16:03:19 GMT
SSB star duo dreams for Indian women's football team call-up
Bhubaneswar (Odisha), May 11 (ANI): The duo of Dular Marandi and Ranjita Devi are two women who dream of making it to the national side on the back of their strong performances for SSB FC in the Indian Women's League. Having netted five goals for her...

Wed, 11 May 2022 14:03:09 GMT
Asian African Chamber celebrated 4th Leadership Forum and signed MOUs worth USD 200 Million in Trade and Investment in Africa
New Delhi [India] May 11 (ANI/ATK): Asian-African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AACCI) organized the prestigious 4th Asian African Leadership Forum 2022 in New Delhi on Sunday, 24th April at India International Centre which consisted of a grand s...

Wed, 11 May 2022 13:37:17 GMT
PM Modi to participate in 2nd Global COVID Virtual Summit on Thursday
New Delhi [India], May 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the Second Global COVID Virtual Summit on May 12 at the invitation of US President Joe Biden. The Summit intends to galvanize new actions to address the continued chall...

Wed, 11 May 2022 06:06:03 GMT
Indonesia Police Use Water Cannon Against Papua Protesters
Jayapura, Indonesia - Indonesian police used a water cannon against protesters in the province of Papua on Tuesday, after thousands came out to oppose plans to for a major redistricting in the restive region.Jakarta announced last year it was conside...

Tue, 10 May 2022 19:55:03 GMT
US vows to redouble efforts for global response, vaccination ahead of 2nd COVID-19 Summit
Washington [US], May 11 (ANI): On May 12, world leaders will gather to consider crucial next steps in the global COVID-19 response and the US has vowed to redouble its efforts for a global response, vaccination ahead of the 2nd COVID-19 summit which ...

Tue, 10 May 2022 17:55:37 GMT
Delhi HC directs STF to consider representation against encroachment on govt land
New Delhi [India], May 10 (ANI): The Delhi High Court has recently directed the Special Task Force (STF) to consider the representation filed against the alleged encroachment on the government land near Ramesh Nagar metro station. A representation wa...

Tue, 10 May 2022 17:55:36 GMT
Illegal Pakistani migrants collect donations in Indonesia unlawfully
Islamabad [Pakistan], May 10 (ANI): Several Pakistani immigrants on wrong permits were found to be collecting donations from mosques in Indonesia, bringing a bad name to the Islamic practice of Zakat (donations), media reports said. The activities of...

Tue, 10 May 2022 13:44:02 GMT
Malaysia eyes export gains amid global palm oil shortage
KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia is seeking to take advantage of the global shortfall in palm oil supplies following an export ban of the product by Indonesia, a Malaysian minister said on Tuesday. Plantation Industries and Commodities Minis...

Tue, 10 May 2022 12:36:08 GMT
Study: Shipping a Major Threat to World's Biggest Fish
Sydney - A new study led by the Marine Biological Association of the U.K. and the University of Southampton, along with experts in Australia and New Zealand, found that industrialized shipping could be killing large numbers of whale sharks.Marine bio...

Mon, 09 May 2022 16:18:02 GMT
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, May 9
MANILA -- Ferdinand Marcos Jr., son of former President Ferdinand Marcos, is taking a big lead in Monday's Philippine presidential election over his main rival, incumbent Vice President Maria Leonor Robredo, according to a live unofficial count from ...

Mon, 09 May 2022 13:30:01 GMT
Indonesia's inflation rises to 3.47 pct in April
JAKARTA, May 9 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia's inflation rate, as measured by the consumer price index, rose to 3.47 percent year on year in April, the highest since August 2019, the Statistics Indonesia (BPS) said on Monday. "The main contributor to inflati...

Mon, 09 May 2022 11:18:01 GMT
Indonesia's economy grows 5.01 pct amid turbulence in global prices
JAKARTA, May 9 (Xinhua) -- Despite turbulence in global economic prices, Indonesia recorded an economic growth of 5.01 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of this year, compared to 5.02 percent it recorded during the fourth quarter of 2021, the...

Mon, 09 May 2022 10:55:21 GMT
India squad for Asia Cup hockey announced; Rupinder Pal to lead
New Delhi [India], May 9 (ANI): Hockey India named a 20-member Indian Men's Hockey team for the forthcoming Asia Cup scheduled to be held in Jakarta, Indonesia from May 23 to June 1. The prestigious event which is a World Cup qualifier will see India...

Mon, 09 May 2022 00:49:01 GMT
Moderate quake hits eastern Indonesia
JAKARTA, May 9 (Xinhua) -- A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia's eastern province of North Maluku on Monday, the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics agency said. The quake jolted at 04:51 local time Monday (2151 GMT Sunday), with the ...

Wed, 04 May 2022 16:42:26 GMT
Mohamed bin Zayed receives Indonesian President's phone call
ABU DHABI, 4th May, 2022 (WAM) -- His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of t...

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 16:08:29 GMT
Export credit agencies of UAE and Indonesia sign reinsurance agreement to bolster bilateral trade
DUBAI, 25th April, 2022 (WAM) -- Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE Federal export credit company, and its Indonesian counterpart PT Reasu...

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 23:34:26 GMT
Minister Joly concludes successful visits to Indonesia and Vietnam
April 14, 2022 - Hanoi, Vietnam - Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today concluded a successful visit to Indonesia and Vietnam. The visit focused on deepening our countries' already strong relation...

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 23:28:28 GMT
Minister Joly concludes successful visits to Indonesia and Vietnam
April 14, 2022 - Hanoi, Vietnam - Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today concluded a successful visit to Indonesia and Vietnam. The visit focused on deepening our countries' already strong relation...

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 21:29:10 GMT
Minister Joly meets with Indonesian Foreign Affairs Minister and with President of Indonesia
April 11, 2022 - Jakarta, Indonesia - Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today, met with Retno Marsudi, Indonesia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, in Jakarta. During her visit to Indonesia, Minister J...

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 23:59:17 GMT
Minister Joly to visit Indonesia and Vietnam to reinforce bilateral relations and expand partnerships in Indo-Pacific
April 9, 2022 - Brussels, Belgium - Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will be travelling to Indonesia and Vietnam from April 9 to 14. While visiting these two strategic pa...

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 16:46:40 GMT
MoF participates in panel discussion by Indonesia regarding PPP at Expo 2020 Dubai
DUBAI, 29th March, 2022 (WAM) -- The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has participated in the panel discussion held by the Indonesian government und...

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 22:58:52 GMT
UAE highlights key role of parliaments in addressing international challenges at IPU meeting in Indonesia
JAKARTA, 23rd March, 2022 (WAM) -- Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Head of the Emirati Parliamentary Division Delegation at the Inter-Parliamentary ...

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 18:57:23 GMT
Indonesia extends visa on arrival for travelers from 42 countries
JAKARTA, 23rd March, 2022 (WAM) -- The Indonesian government has extended the visa on arrival (VoA) programme to cover international travelers...

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 16:07:03 GMT
Emirati Parliamentary Division meets Belarusian delegation at IPU meeting in Indonesia
BALI, 21st March, 2022 (WAM) -- Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Head of the Emirati Parliamentary Division Delegation at the Inter-Parliamentary Uni...

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 18:41:00 GMT
Mohamed bin Zayed receives Indonesian President's note
ABU DHABI, 17th March, 2022 (WAM) -- His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander o...



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