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Sat, 30 Jul 2022 06:21:29 GMT
First Person: Surviving Bali's COVID tourism crash
Dekha Dewandana ran a thriving 'homestay' tourism property in Bali, and received UN-supported training which has helped him to maintain a high standard of hospitality. When COVID-19 hit Indonesia, his business was pushed to the verge of collapse and,...

Sat, 30 Jul 2022 06:03:15 GMT
Hyderabad: MLAs Balineni Srinivas, Kodali Nani deny involvement with Nepal Casino
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 30 (ANI): Former YSRCP Minsters have denied the allegations of participating in Nepal Casino that was allegedly conducted by the dealer Chikoti Praveen. While YSRCP former minster and MLA Balineni Srinivas said tha...

Sat, 30 Jul 2022 05:48:30 GMT
Japan to join 'Garuda Shield' military drills
TOKYO, Japan: For the first time, Japan's defense forces will participate in the Garuda Shield joint military exercises to be held in Indonesia, according to Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.The disclosure came this week following Kishida's talk...

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 23:23:07 GMT
Indonesian VP receives a delegation from Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace
JAKARTA, 29th July, 2022 (WAM) -- Indonesian Vice President Ma'ruf Amin received Al-Mahfouz bin Bayyah, Secretary General of the Abu Dhabi For...

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 09:55:39 GMT
Meet the 25 Miss Russia 2022 finalists - and the winner!
Bioengineers, economists, future customs officers and business linguists all applied to become a hallmark of Russia! Now we know who the winner is!More than 150,000 young women applied to become 'Miss Russia 2022'. The final was held in Moscow on Jul...

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 06:37:32 GMT
China Warns US over Taiwan
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Chinese President Xi Jinping warned against meddling in China's dealings with Taiwan during a phone call with his US counterpart, Joe Biden. - World news - Xi also warned against splitting the world's two biggest economies, accord...

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 06:05:01 GMT
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 0600 GMT, July 29
NEW DELHI -- Two pilots of the Indian Air Force (IAF) were killed when a MiG-21 jet they were flying crashed during a training sortie in the western state of Rajasthan, officials said Friday. The trainer aircraft crashed late on Thursday in Barmer di...

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 05:30:01 GMT
Indonesia starts 2nd booster inoculation for healthcare workers
JAKARTA, July 29 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia on Friday commenced the fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose program particularly for healthcare workers amid concerns over new Omicron sub-variants. In a statement published on the country's Health Ministry website on ...

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 02:05:04 GMT
Traditional Chinese medicine increasingly embraced by foreign students
© Provided by Xinhua LANZHOU, July 29 (Xinhua) -- Putri Ayunitha Ajeng Tryas Prihardinni, from the Indonesian city of Surabaya, is amazed at how traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has continued to evolve since she began studying it a year ago.The 20...

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 16:05:03 GMT
Indonesia to see fish supply drops in rising fuel prices
JAKARTA, July 28 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia is estimated to face drops in fish supplies as 2.2 million fishers cannot go fishing because of rising fuel prices, an official said Thursday. Muhammad Zaini, Director General for Capture Fisheries of the countr...

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 16:05:02 GMT
Indonesia grants visa-on-arrival tourism to 3 more countries
JAKARTA, July 28 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia added three more countries to the list of Visa-on-Arrival services for tourism, bringing the total to 75 countries, the Directorate General of Immigration said on Thursday. Directorate spokesperson Achmad Nur Sa...

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 12:18:18 GMT
Narco-terrorism might become a global reality: Report
Kabul [Afghanistan], July 28 (ANI): Narcotics-terrorism might become a global reality as Afghanistan and Pakistan have become significant links in the global chain of narcotics production and several events including terrorism, extremism and radicali...

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 10:03:07 GMT
US offers 'substantial' deal to swap Russian arms dealer for Griner, Whelan
Washington [US], July 28 (ANI): The United States has offered Viktor Bout, a Russian arms dealer known as the "Merchant of Death" in exchange for the release of US citizens Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan, both held by Moscow. Notably, Viktor Bout wa...

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 09:52:09 GMT
Data in the dark: A look at COVID corruption
The global pandemic has proven to be a breeding ground for corruption, with "urgency of response" offering a cover for corrupt decision-making made worse by a scarcity of information, writes Bella Farrelly.AS FAR AS rich, highly vaccinated countries ...

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 18:05:18 GMT
US: No Sign North Korea Will Engage Ahead of Asian Regional Talks
Washington - U.S. officials see no signs that North Korean officials will be willing to substantively engage during an upcoming regional meeting at a time when there is growing expectation that Pyongyang will carry out another nuclear test.The minist...

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 16:05:05 GMT
4 million Indonesian medical workers to get 4th dose of COVID-19 vaccine
JAKARTA, July 27 (Xinhua) -- Four million medical workers will receive a fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine amid increasing transmissions triggered by the virus' sub-variants in Indonesia, Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin said on Wednesday. Sadik...

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 13:05:22 GMT
RCEP facilitates ASEAN products' access to Chinese market
© Provided by Xinhua NANNING, July 27 (Xinhua) -- From Thai durian to Vietnamese coffee to Indonesian waffle, an increasing variety of agricultural products, leisure items and industrial supplies from ASEAN countries have gained easier access to the...

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 11:05:02 GMT
Interview: Indonesia-China relations set for closer future, says expert
by Zheng Shibo and Yu Qianliang JAKARTA, July 27 (Xinhua) -- The Indonesia-China relationship continues to grow and is set for stronger ties in the future, according to an Indonesia-based expert. "The Indonesia-China cooperation is not only beneficia...

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 10:18:01 GMT
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1000 GMT, July 27
TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and visiting Indonesian President Joko Widodo held talks in Tokyo on Wednesday ahead of this year's Group of 20 major economies' summit in Bali in November which Widodo will host. Following a summit meet...

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 09:44:27 GMT
Vietnamese team arrives in Indonesia for ASEAN Para Games 11
JAKARTA, 27th July, 2022 (WAM) -- The Vietnamese sport team arrived in Surakarta, the Indonesian province of Central Java, on Tuesday evening...

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 08:44:02 GMT
Economic Watch: RCEP facilitates ASEAN products' access to Chinese market
NANNING, July 27 (Xinhua) -- From Thai durian to Vietnamese coffee to Indonesian waffle, an increasing variety of agricultural products, leisure items and industrial supplies from ASEAN countries have gained easier access to the Chinese market since ...

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 08:18:22 GMT
CWG 2022: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy aims to live up to expectations of fans
Birmingham [UK], July 27 (ANI): Ahead of Commonwealth Games 2022, India Shuttler Satwiksairaj Rankireddy said that he is looking to go all in and live up to the expectations of the fans and country. The Indian badminton contingent arrived at Birmingh...

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 06:38:56 GMT
3 reasons why women leaders actually matter for women
There are currently just 30 female presidents and prime ministers worldwide. Moldova and Barbados are the only two countries where women occupy both the positions of president and prime minister, while Bangladesh is the only nation where a woman has ...

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 20:10:17 GMT
When shopping online is deadly
Buying medicines on the internet saves time and money, but it could be deadly. Indonesia is working to regulate online pharmacies and improve public safety. Shopping online is fast and easy, but sometimes when the order arrives it will be the wrong ...

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 20:08:58 GMT
When the choice is between poor-quality medicine and no medicine at all
Poverty drives the market in inferior medicines just as it drives other examples of inequality. A socially integrated approach is needed to fight the problem. "A patient wanted to buy antibiotics for a bruise. They want antibiotics even for influenz...

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 16:49:01 GMT
Peng Liyuan meets with Indonesian first lady
BEIJING, July 26 (Xinhua) -- Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, on Tuesday met with Indonesian First Lady Iriana Joko Widodo at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing.Peng

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 16:06:08 GMT
Chinese premier meets Indonesian president to discuss bilateral ties
  BEIJING, July 26 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Tuesday met with visiting Indonesian President Joko Widodo to discuss bilateral ties and issues of common concern. As friendly neighbors and major developing countries in the region, Chin...

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 16:06:07 GMT
Chinese FM meets Indonesian ministers
BEIJING, July 26 (Xinhua) -- Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Indonesia's Coordinator for Cooperation with China and Coordinating Minister Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan and Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi on Tuesday, ...

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 13:44:08 GMT
Xi holds talks with Indonesian President Joko Widodo
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Tue, 26 Jul 2022 13:37:16 GMT
Chinese Xi holds talks with Indonesian President Widodo in Beijing ahead of G20 Summit
Beijing [China], July 26 (ANI/Xinhua): Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday met with Indonesian President Joko Widodo in Beijing, local media reported, noting a rare visit under China's so-called zero COVID policy. Notably, the Indonesian Presiden...

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 08:49:01 GMT
Indonesia exports steel products for 1st time to New Zealand
JAKARTA, July 26 (Xinhua) -- Indonesian Trade Minister Zulkifli Hasan inaugurated on Tuesday the first export of Indonesia-produced structure and plate steel to New Zealand. The 3,800 metric tons of steel products worth 4 million U.S. dollars were pr...

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 05:55:23 GMT
Indians are second highest number of arrivals in Singapore
By Lee Kah WhyeSingapore, July 26 (ANI): In the first six months of 2022 there has been a surge in visitors travelling to Singapore with Indians being the second highest nationality to arrive in the island nation after Indonesia. After Singapore reop...

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 18:39:34 GMT
Scientists calculate the risk of someone being killed by space junk
The chance of someone being killed by space junk falling from the sky may seem ridiculously tiny. After all, nobody has yet died from such an accident, though there have been instances of injury and damage to property. But given that we are launching...

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 16:05:17 GMT
Indonesian police name 4 suspects in charity fraud scandal
JAKARTA, July 25 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia's National Police have named four people as suspects over alleged embezzlement at one of the country's most successful charitable organizations Aksi Cepat Tanggap (ACT). After weeks of investigation, the Nationa...

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 16:05:17 GMT
Indonesian police arrest 17 suspected terrorists
JAKARTA, July 25 (Xinhua) -- The Indonesian police's anti-terror squad Densus 88 has arrested 17 suspected terrorists in three provinces, a police officer said on Monday. Police Headquarters spokesman Ahmad Ramadhan said 13 people were arrested in Ac...

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 10:05:42 GMT
Indonesia's Widodo to Meet Xi on Rare China Trip Before G20
beijing - Indonesian President Joko Widodo was heading to Beijing on Monday for a rare visit by a foreign leader under China's strict COVID-19 protocols and ahead of what could be the first overseas trip by Chinese President Xi Jinping since the star...

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 11:34:41 GMT
Torch relay begins for 2022 ASEAN Para Games in Indonesia
Grobogan, Indonesia, 23th July, 2022 (WAM/ANTARA) -- The 2022 ASEAN Para Games torch began today its journey on a relay course after its flam...

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 15:00:07 GMT
Positive results for Mubadala Petroleum's Andaman acreage following exploration drilling campaign in Indonesia
ABU DHABI, 13th July, 2022 (WAM) -- Mubadala Petroleum, the Abu Dhabi headquartered international energy company, today announced that the dri...

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 19:14:49 GMT
Abdullah bin Zayed participates in G20 Foreign Ministers' meeting, reiterates UAE's support of Indonesia's efforts
BALI, 8th July, 2022 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, partici...

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 19:26:46 GMT
Abdullah bin Zayed meets Indian Minister of External Affairs in Indonesia on sidelines of 2022 G20 Bali
BALI, 7th July, 2022 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, met with Su...

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 18:21:50 GMT
Abdullah bin Zayed, Indonesian Foreign Affairs Minister meet on sidelines of G20 meetings
BALI, 6th July, 2022 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, met with Re...

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 15:27:45 GMT
CEPA agreements with India, Israel, Indonesia to achieve national economy's growth by 2.6% by 2030: Thani Al Zeyoudi
ABU DHABI, 4th July, 2022 (WAM) -- Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, said the comprehensive economic partne...

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 19:36:54 GMT
UAE President, Indonesian President witness signing of Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
ABU DHABI, 1st July, 2022 (WAM) -- President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan witnessed the signing of the UAE-Indonesia Compre...

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 19:21:46 GMT
CEPA with UAE to bring economic prosperity to Indonesian SMEs, common people: Envoy
By Binsal Abdulkader ABU DHABI, 1st July, 2022 (WAM) -- The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) signed between Indonesia and...

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 19:21:46 GMT
CEPA with UAE to bring economic prosperity to Indonesian SMEs, common people: Indonesian envoy
By Binsal Abdulkader ABU DHABI, 1st July, 2022 (WAM) -- The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) signed between Indonesia and t...

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 18:14:35 GMT
UAE President receives Indonesian President
ABU DHABI, 1st July, 2022 (WAM) -- President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received Joko Widodo, President of Indonesi...

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 16:26:44 GMT
UAE President, Indonesian President perform Jumuah Prayer at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
ABU DHABI, 1st July, 2022 (WAM) -- President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Joko Widodo, President of Indonesia, performe...

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 22:38:29 GMT
UAE president receives Indonesian Minister of Maritime Affairs
ABU DHABI, 16th June, 2022 (WAM) -- President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received the Coordinating Minister for Mari...

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 17:50:02 GMT
UAE Minister of State for Defence Affairs receives Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs of Indonesia
ABU DHABI, 16th June, 2022 (WAM) -- Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Bowardi, Minister of State for Defence Affairs, has received General Luhut Binsar Pa...

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 22:07:07 GMT
Nasdaq Dubai welcomes listing of two Sukuk issuances by Government of Indonesia with total value of US$ 3.25 billion
DUBAI, 6th June, 2022 (WAM) -- Nasdaq Dubai today welcomed the listing of two Sukuk tranches issued by the Government of Indonesia, with a tot...



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