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Thu, 26 May 2022 05:18:20 GMTWeeks after announcing ban, India exported wheat worth USD 473 million in April
New Delhi [India], May 26 (ANI): Weeks after the Central government banned wheat exports to control price rise, the Centre on Wednesday announced that India exported wheat worth USD 177 million in March and USD 473 million in April this year.
The gov...
Thu, 26 May 2022 02:44:02 GMTEconomic Watch: China's cross-border e-commerce dazzles overseas markets
by Xinhua writers Ye Ting, Ding Le, Huo Siying GUANGZHOU, May 26 (Xinhua) -- As one of the fast-growing forms of foreign-trade business, cross-border e-commerce has surged popularity in south China's Guangdong Province and has great potential to boos...
Thu, 26 May 2022 00:55:10 GMTWang Yi begins visit to South Pacific nations amid growing security concern
Beijing [China], May 26 (ANI): Under the watchful eye of the United States, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will pay an official visit to South Pacific island countries starting Thursday to ramp up ties with tiny but strategically located island nat...
Thu, 26 May 2022 00:18:09 GMTChina's frenzy of coal mines creates new sources of emissions
Beijing [China], May 26 (ANI): As many as 169 new coal mines in China could add around 10 per cent to the nation's mining capacity in coming years, rather than reducing the fossil fuel as Beijing has promised, according to Global Energy Monitor (GEM)...
Wed, 25 May 2022 21:37:09 GMTFive Ways Climate Change Is Making Poor People Poorer
Heat waves like the ones roasting South Asia this year don't just sap people's strength. They drain people's finances in ways that are not always obvious.It's one of the ways climate change is weighing on the economy and making poor people poorer.'Th...
Wed, 25 May 2022 21:09:27 GMT2023 Kawasaki 175cc Retro Classic Motorcycle Updated - New Colours
Kawasaki in India is well known for offering performance motorcycles at a reasonable cost, as compared to some rivals. The motorcycle that catapulted Kawasaki towards success in India, is Ninja 300. It offers decent performance for the money with twi...
Wed, 25 May 2022 18:07:34 GMTSix Ways Climate Change Is Making Poor People Poorer
Heat waves like the ones roasting South Asia this year don't just sap people's strength. They drain people's finances in ways that are not always obvious.It's one of the ways climate change is weighing on the economy and making poor people poorer.'Th...
Wed, 25 May 2022 17:30:01 GMT1st LD Writethru: 6.2-magnitude quake strikes off western Indonesia: BMKG
JAKARTA, May 25 (Xinhua) -- A 6.2-magnitude earthquake rocked off the west coast of Indonesia's Sumatra Island on Wednesday night, the Indonesian meteorological, climatological and geophysical agency BMKG said, with no casualties or damage reported. ...
Wed, 25 May 2022 13:33:46 GMTUK envoy summoned over LGBTQ flag
The embassy came under fire for flying a LGBTQ flag in Jakarta, a move branded as disregarding Indonesian "cultural sensitivities"
Indonesian authorities summoned Britain'...
Wed, 25 May 2022 11:18:01 GMTGLOBALink | Belt and Road Initiative benefits Indonesia: expert
JAKARTA, May 25 (Xinhua) -- An Indonesian expert has spoken highly of the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) as it is beneficial to her country's development.Produced by Xinhua Global Service
Wed, 25 May 2022 08:18:01 GMTChinese, Indonesian FMs hold phone conversation
BEIJING, May 25 (Xinhua) -- Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday held a phone conversation with Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi at the latter's request. During the conversation, the two sides focused on exchangi...
Wed, 25 May 2022 06:24:06 GMTHundreds of lost vertebrate species have been missing for decades
Photo: Pixabay/PexelsNumerous species large and small have gone extinct in recent decades and numerous others are on the verge of doing so. Plenty of others have an unknown conservation status, not having been seen for decades, which means they may o...
Wed, 25 May 2022 06:18:09 GMTChina's Guangxi exports NEV parts using rail-sea transport
NANNING, May 25 (Xinhua) -- A freight train carrying new energy vehicle (NEV) parts departed the city of Liuzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on Tuesday. The parts will eventually be transported by sea to Indonesia. This is the fi...
Wed, 25 May 2022 03:18:08 GMTIndonesian tofu makers experience hardship amid soaring soybean price
© Provided by Xinhua In the past three months, some Indonesian tofu makers' businesses have been in dire straits due to the skyrocketing prices of soybeans.by Dames Alexander SinagaJAKARTA, May 25 (Xinhua) -- For more than five
Tue, 24 May 2022 19:06:03 GMTBoat Carrying Rohingya Fleeing Myanmar Capsizes, Killing at Least 16
BANGKOK - At least 16 people from Myanmar's Rohingya minority have died after a storm capsized the boat they were traveling on to seek refuge in another country, officials and a recovery team member said Tuesday.There were 35 survivors of Saturday's ...
Tue, 24 May 2022 19:05:16 GMTBiden Ends Asia Trip With Warning Seen as Signal to China
TOKYO - Ending his 6-day trip to Asia, U.S. President Joe Biden used the war in Ukraine to send a message to China to uphold the fundamental principles of the international order."Territorial integrity and sovereignty, international law, human rights...
Tue, 24 May 2022 17:55:38 GMTAsia Cup 2022: Dominant Pakistan beat hosts Indonesia 13-0
Jakarta [Indonesia], May 24 (ANI): After holding their nerves to score a late goal that halted India from cruising to a win in their opening game on Monday, Pakistan put up a dominant performance against hosts Indonesia to remain unbeaten in the pool...
Tue, 24 May 2022 17:37:26 GMTAsia Cup 2022: India go down 2-5 against gritty Japan
Jakarta [Indonesia], May 24 (ANI): The Indian Men's Hockey team suffered a 2-5 defeat to Japan in their second encounter at the Asia Cup here at the GBK Sports Complex Hockey Stadium in Jakarta on Tuesday.
Kosei Kawabe (40', 56') struck a brace, whil...
Tue, 24 May 2022 16:05:31 GMTXinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, May 24
JAKARTA -- The Indonesian Police's anti-terror squad on Tuesday arrested a college student for allegedly helping raise funds to support the activities of the Islamic State terrorist group in Malang, East Java province. "The suspect, initialed IA, is ...
Tue, 24 May 2022 13:49:02 GMTCollege student arrested in Indonesia for fund-raising for IS
JAKARTA, May 24 (Xinhua) -- The Indonesian Police's anti-terror squad on Tuesday arrested a college student for allegedly helping raise funds to support the activities of the Islamic State terrorist group in Malang, East Java province. "The suspect, ...
Tue, 24 May 2022 11:37:15 GMTManya Pathak walks Cannes Red Carpet looking stunning in luxury brand designer dream collection by Anjali Phougat
New Delhi [India], May 24 (ANI/PNN): The 75th Festival de Cannes kicked started on May 17 with its full Glory and Glamour with World Famous Actors and Actresses walking the famous Red Carpet and Announcing and promoting their films, and with the Holl...
Mon, 23 May 2022 21:16:40 GMTPresident of East Timor receives UAE Ambassador to Indonesia
DILI, 23rd May, 2022 (WAM) -- President of East Timor, Jose Ramos-Horta, has received Abdullah Salem Al Dhaheri, the UAE Ambassador to Indones...
Mon, 23 May 2022 19:35:56 GMTIndonesia's G20 tightrope
The war in Ukraine became a test for Indonesia's independence and active foreign policy principles, especially given its G20 presidency.
Indonesia had its own interests with this year's
Mon, 23 May 2022 16:05:47 GMTSoutheast Asian Games concludes in Vietnam
HANOI, May 23 (Xinhua) -- The 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) concluded on Monday night at My Dinh Indoor Athletics Arena in the Vietnamese capital Hanoi. With the motto of "Coming Together to Shine," the closing ceremony featured music perfor...
Mon, 23 May 2022 16:05:27 GMTIndonesia, Serbia agree to boost bilateral cooperation
JAKARTA, May 23 (Xinhua) -- The ministers of foreign affairs of Indonesia and Serbia agreed here on Monday to boost bilateral cooperation between the two countries, including on trade and investment. In a joint press conference with his Serbian count...
Mon, 23 May 2022 15:27:03 GMTAsia Cup 2022: India concede late goal against arch-rivals Pakistan, match ends in 1-1 draw
Jakarta [Indonesia], May 23 (ANI): A young Indian men's hockey team opened its title defence with a 1-1 draw against arch-rivals Pakistan in their first group A match of the Asia Cup at the GBK Stadium here on Monday.
Selvam Karthi (eighth minute) sc...
Mon, 23 May 2022 15:27:02 GMTNeed more focus on livelihood, poverty, inequality: PM's Principal Secy P K Mishra at World Reconstruction Conference
Bali [Indonesia], May 23 (ANI): PK Mishra, Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Monday underlined the five main points that must underpin the practice of post-disaster reconstruction and recovery.
He delivered an online keynote add...
Mon, 23 May 2022 14:18:21 GMTMalaysia and Korea post big wins on opening day of Asia Cup 2022
Jakarta [Indonesia], May 23 (ANI): With World Cup ticket at stake, Malaysia and Korea made a winning start to their campaign here on the opening day of the Asia Cup at the GBK Arena, Jakarta on Monday.
Riding on a hat-trick of goals by penalty corner...
Mon, 23 May 2022 11:55:19 GMTBAI rewards cash prizes to Thomas Cup-winning contingent
New Delhi [India], May 23 (ANI): The Badminton Association of India (BAI) handed a cash prize to the triumphant Indian contingent from the Thomas Cup upon their arrival in the country in New Delhi.
The Indian team scripted history on May 15 by winnin...
Mon, 23 May 2022 07:55:27 GMTDelhi Commission for Women inspects four MCD schools, calls them 'horror houses'
New Delhi [India], May 23 (ANI): The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) initiated an enquiry into the condition of safety and security of girl students in four schools after a recent horrific case of molestation of girls in a Municipal Corporation of D...
Mon, 23 May 2022 03:30:31 GMTAsia Album: Let's go car free in Jakarta
© Provided by Xinhua JAKARTA, May 23 (Xinhua) -- The Car Free Day event was held on Sunday amid the easing of COVID-19 restrictions in the Indonesian capital.
Sun, 22 May 2022 18:18:28 GMTBaloch women facing persecution in Pakistan, says Baloch leader
London [UK], May 22 (ANI): The President of the Free Balochistan Movement (FBM), Hyrbyair Marri in a statement from London said that after failing to silence the Baloch voice for their legitimate right to independence, Pakistan is subjecting the Balo...
Sun, 22 May 2022 16:05:05 GMTVietnam wins men's soccer gold medal at SEA Games
HANOI, May 22 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam, host of the ongoing 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games), won the men's soccer gold medal after beating Thailand 1-0 in the final here on Sunday night. Forward Nham Manh Dung sealed the victory for Vietnam's natio...
Sun, 22 May 2022 13:44:02 GMTChinese pair Zheng/Huang win mixed doubles at Thailand Open
BANGKOK, May 22 (Xinhua) -- Chinese pair Zheng Siwei/Huang Yaqiong defeated Thailand's Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai for the mixed doubles title at the badminton Thailand Open here on Sunday. In the event's final between the top ...
Sun, 22 May 2022 13:18:29 GMTA study identifies over 500 animal species that are thought to be extinct
Washington [US], May 22 (ANI): An international study has provided the first global assessment of all terrestrial vertebrate species that have not yet been declared extinct, identifying over 500 species as 'lost.' This species has not been seen in mo...
Sun, 22 May 2022 12:37:24 GMTArch-rivals India-Pakistan to clash in opening day of Asia Cup
Jakarta [Indonesia], May 22 (ANI): Defending champions India will open its campaign at the Asia Cup in a high-octane clash against arch-rivals Pakistan on Monday at the vibrant GBK Arena, the same venue as the Asian Games Jakarta in 2018. An action-p...
Sat, 21 May 2022 15:49:58 GMTEast Timor adopts Document on Human Fraternity as national document
DILI, 21st May, 2022 (WAM) -- Jose Ramos-Horta, President of East Timor, expressed his happiness at the decision made by his country's parliam...
Sat, 21 May 2022 10:00:41 GMTIndonesia eyes 587 GW power from clean energy plants by 2060
JAKARTA, 21st May, 2022 (WAM/ANTARA) -- Indonesia is planning to develop clean energy power plants to generate 587 gigawatts (GW) of power by ...
Sat, 21 May 2022 08:55:26 GMTManya Pathak launches poster of her new film Pratyantar at Cannes Film Festival 2022 produced by Anjali Phougat
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 21 (ANI/PNN): The 75th Festival de Cannes kicked started on May 17 in its full Glory and Glamour with World famous Actors and Actresses walking the famous Red Carpet and Announcing and promoting their films, and with...
Sat, 21 May 2022 07:36:15 GMTBiden to Reveal Outline for Trade Dialogue With Indo-Pacific Nations
U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday will unveil his administration's long-awaited Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, seen as a key step in the U.S. effort to reengage with Asian nations on trade more than five years after withdrawing from a comprehensiv...
Thu, 19 May 2022 18:07:40 GMTRepublic of East Timor to adopt Document on Human Fraternity as national document
DILI, 19th May, 2022 (WAM) -- The newly elected President of East Timor, Dr. Jose Ramos-Horta, has announced his country's adoption of the Doc...
Thu, 19 May 2022 11:22:46 GMTEarthquake of magnitude 6.1 strikes Sumatra, Indonesia EMSC
SUMATRA, 19th May, 2022 (WAM) -- Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck southwest of Sumatra in Indonesia in wee hours of Tuesday, Reuters quoted ...
Tue, 17 May 2022 08:51:39 GMTEarthquake of magnitude 6.1 strikes Sumatra, Indonesia
SUMATRA, 17th May, 2022 (WAM) -- Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck southwest of Sumatra in Indonesia in wee hours of Tuesday, Reuters quoted ...
Sat, 14 May 2022 09:28:05 GMTIndonesian President mourns passing of Sheikh Khalifa
JAKARTA, 14th May, 2022 (WAM) -- Indonesian President Joko Widodo has mourned the death of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
"I...
Wed, 04 May 2022 16:42:26 GMTMohamed 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 GMTExport 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 GMTMinister 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 GMTMinister 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 GMTMinister 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 GMTMinister 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 GMTMoF 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...