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Sun, 14 Aug 2022 22:51:19 GMT
The pesky problem of offshoring pollution
A turn to sustainable development could help stop rich countries offshoring their pollution to poorer countries. Every July, Singapore prepares to see its greenery vanish beneath a mantle of smoke. The haze

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 22:50:19 GMT
Laying down the law on air pollution
Air pollution is an international problem. Domestic and international laws could work together to combat it. It's like trying to catch smoke. Forest-fire haze drifting from Indonesia to neighbouring countries every dry season has eluded domestic eff...

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 16:18:01 GMT
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Aug. 14
BANGKOK -- A joint training exercise between the Chinese and Thai air forces kicked off on Sunday at Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base in Thailand. The joint training exercise, code-named "Falcon Strike 2022," marks the fifth time that the two sides he...

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 13:26:04 GMT
US congressional delegation arrives in Taiwan
The lawmakers are visiting the island amid historic tensions with China A US congressional delegation touched down in Taiwan on Sunday for a two-day visit. The lawmakers' ...

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 12:08:08 GMT
Taliban failures in governance speed up Afghan brain drain (Part II)
The mass exodus sparked by the Taliban takeover compelled Afghanistan's new rulers to issue a call for Afghans to stay and help rebuild the country. But after a year of Taliban rule, the economy is in tatters, confidence has been shattered, and Afgha...

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 11:05:02 GMT
Road accident kills 5, injures 4 in Indonesia's West Java
JAKARTA, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- Five people were killed and four others were injured on Sunday after a truck carrying wheat lost its brake on the way from Sukabumi regency to Cianjur regency in West Java. The truck first hit two cars parked on the roads...

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 06:18:22 GMT
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams cancels break darshans till August 21
Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], August 14 (ANI): The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams on Saturday cancelled VIP Break darshan due to an unprecedented pilgrim rush. TTD Trust Board Chairman YV Subba Reddy said, "Due to the series of holidays coupled ...

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 01:44:14 GMT
Asia Album: The beauty of Indonesian women in traditional kebayas
© Provided by Xinhua JAKARTA, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia women dressed in their traditional Kebayas were showcasing their beauty at a free public fashion show in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Saturday.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 18:55:20 GMT
Gaijatra Festival of Nepal: A procession that commemorates the dead
By Binod Prasad AdhikariKathmandu [Nepal] August 13 (ANI): The festival of Gaijatra that is taking place in Nepal after a massive gap of three years is a procession which commemorates the dead. It is a time-honoured tradition where people of all ages...

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 09:37:25 GMT
China, Thailand Link for Military Exercise
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The Chinese air force is sending fighter jets and bombers to Thailand for a joint exercise with the Thai military. - Other Media news - The training will include air support, strikes on ground targets and small and large-scale tro...

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 09:21:30 GMT
China and Thailand to hold joint military drills
The Falcon Strike 2022 exercises are scheduled for Sunday Chinese fighter jets, bombers, and airborne early warning aircraft will be dispatched to Thailand for joint exerc...

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 09:21:30 GMT
China to hold military drills with neighbor
The Falcon Strike 2022 joint exercises between the Thai and Chinese air forces are scheduled for Sunday Chinese fighter jets, bombers, and airborne early warning aircraft ...

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 07:36:08 GMT
China Sending Fighter Jets to Thailand for Joint Exercises
BANGKOK - The Chinese air force is sending fighter jets and bombers to Thailand for a joint exercise with the Thai military on Sunday.The training will include air support, strikes on ground targets and small- and large-scale troop deployment, the Ch...

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 06:44:11 GMT
Postage stamps show vitality facing challenges of times
© Provided by Xinhua by Hayati NupusJAKARTA, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- Since getting the first postage stamp in the world of Penny Black in 2002, Arianto Januar, living in Jakarta, feels that he is the happiest person.The blac

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 06:37:30 GMT
Two Iranian Greco-Roman Wrestlers Take Gold: ISG 2021
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Shirzad Beheshtitala and Mohammad Reza Rostami claimed two gold medals in the 2021 Islamic Solidarity Games (ISG) on Friday. - Sports news - Beheshtitala defeated Kyrgyzstan's Tynar Sharshenbekov 4-2 in the final bout of 63kg.Rost...

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 06:18:01 GMT
Feature: Postage stamps show vitality facing challenges of times
by Hayati Nupus JAKARTA, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- Since getting the first postage stamp in the world of Penny Black in 2002, Arianto Januar, living in Jakarta, feels that he is the happiest person. The black-white stamp with Queen Victoria's image issued ...

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 06:14:21 GMT
Possible date for first face-to-face Biden-Xi meeting revealed
The Chinese leader could hold an in-person meeting with his US counterpart in Southeast Asia in November, sources tell the WSJOfficials in Beijing are making preparations for a face-to-face meeting between China's leader, Xi Jinping, and US President...

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 02:55:14 GMT
China's Xi Jinping plans to meet US President Biden in November
Beijing [China], August 13 (ANI): Chinese officials are planning for President Xi Jinping to visit Southeast Asian nations and meet face-to-face with US President Joe Biden in November, Wall Street Journal reported. This visit comes after US House Sp...

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 02:18:34 GMT
Asia Album: Practice of hydroponic farming in Indonesia
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Sat, 13 Aug 2022 01:55:09 GMT
China's auto exports surge, carmakers expand business globally
© Provided by Xinhua NANNING, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- SAIC General Motors Wuling Motor Indonesia, a local subsidiary owned by major Chinese automobile manufacturer SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) in Indonesia, rolled out a new energy vehicle (NEV) named Wuling Ai...

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 21:09:19 GMT
New Honda Compact SUV RS Debuts With Camo At GIIAS 2022
Honda is known for their foolproof and reliable powertrains and features and have gained trust of millions across the world. Even when it comes to SUVs, they are very popular. Honda has the CR-V, Pilot, Passport, HR-V and the likes that are very popu...

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 18:55:43 GMT
Scotland qualifies for first-ever ICC Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup
Amsterdam [Netherlands], August 12 (ANI): Scotland has booked their tickets to ICC Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup 2023 after a series win over the Netherlands. After a win in the first match, the side led by Katherine Fraser secured their spot in the...

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 18:19:44 GMT
Possible time for Biden-Xi first face-to-face meet revealed
Chinese leader could hold an in-person meeting with his US counterpart in Southeast Asia in November, sources tell WSJ  Officials in Beijing are making preparations for ...

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 16:05:12 GMT
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Aug. 12
HANOI -- Vietnam will host the 2022 Mekong Tourism Forum from Oct. 9 to Oct. 14, the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism under the country's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said on Friday. Themed "Rebuild Tourism, Rebound with Resilien...

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 15:19:12 GMT
T1 part ways with Karl, Gabbi
T1 parted ways with Dota 2 veterans Karl "Karl" Baldovino and Kim "Gabbi" Santos. "All good things come to an end," the team posted Thursday on Twitter. "... Thank you for everything you've done and we wish them all the best for their future!" Karl...

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 13:30:01 GMT
34 arrested in Indonesian over alleged bribery
JAKARTA, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Agency (KPK) has arrested at least 34 people including a district chief in the province of Central Java over alleged corruption in procurement projects and bribery for promotion, the age...

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 01:55:31 GMT
Asia Album: 2022 GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show
© Provided by Xinhua TANGERANG, Indonesia, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) -- Opening here on Thursday, the 2022 GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show will last until Aug. 21. The auto show emphasizes technologies, launches, and brands of the automotive indus...

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 01:13:14 GMT
Fixing Jakarta's commuter pollution problem
The Indonesian capital's air quality is already bad. Emissions from vehicles commuting from its fringes worsens the situation. Jakarta is well known for its smog. A large urban city with over 10 million people, health costs due to air pollution in J...

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 16:18:02 GMT
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Aug. 11
KUALA LUMPUR -- Market analysts at the CGS-CIMB Research in Malaysia on Thursday predicted crude palm oil (CPO) prices would weaken in the near term due to stiffer competition from the Indonesian palm oil. The CGS-CIMB Research said in a note that th...

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 16:05:03 GMT
China's Chery showcases TIGGO series at automotive exhibition in Indonesia
TANGERANG, Indonesia, Aug. 11 (Xinhua) -- Chinese automotive brand Chery is showcasing five premium and luxury cars at the 2022 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show held from Aug. 11 to 21 at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition in BSD City. The...

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 16:05:02 GMT
Indonesia intensifies search for largest corruption suspect in history
JAKARTA, Aug. 11 (Xinhua) -- The Indonesian authorities said Thursday that they had intensified a search for the owner of palm oil corporation PT Duta Palma Group, Surya Darmadi, a suspect in an alleged corruption scandal estimated to have caused sta...

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 12:55:01 GMT
Indonesia plans to plant 1 mln dwarf coconut trees
JAKARTA, Aug. 11 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia is planning to plant 1 million dwarf coconut trees across the archipelago country, President Joko Widodo said on Thursday during a visit to Central Java province. The president, also known as Jokowi, visited two...

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 11:38:44 GMT
Tesla to buy $5 billion of Indonesian minerals for batteries
JAKARTA, Indonesia: A senior cabinet minister in Indonesia has told CNBC Indonesia that U.S. carmaker Tesla has signed contracts worth some $5 billion to purchase minerals for electric batteries from nickel processing companies in the country.Indones...

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 11:32:42 GMT
Diplomat Anarkali's arrest in Indonesia: Dhaka demands details from Jakarta
DHAKA, Bangladesh - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it would take strict action against diplomat Kazi Anarkali over the alleged possession of narcotics at her home in Indonesia.Representatives of the Foreign Ministry remarked in a Wednesday parl...

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 11:05:01 GMT
98.5 pct of Indonesians have COVID-19 antibodies as of July: serosurvey
JAKARTA, Aug. 11 (Xinhua) -- A very high portion of Indonesians have antibodies to deal with the COVID-19 transmission, according to a serological survey conducted by the country's health ministry and the Faculty of Public Health of the University of...

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 16:30:02 GMT
Foxconn to develop EV industry in Indonesia this year: minister
JAKARTA, Aug. 10 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia's Investment Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said Wednesday that China's Taiwan region's tech giant Hon Hai Precision Industry, widely known as Foxconn, had signed a deal with the government and a domestic private com...

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 16:05:23 GMT
Indonesia targets zero new foot-and-mouth cases by yearend
JAKARTA, Aug. 10 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia is targeting zero new cases of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) by the end of this year as vaccination has reached more livestock, government spokesperson for FMD handing Wiku Adisasmito said here Wednesday. "The nu...

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 13:49:02 GMT
Chinese shuttlers gear up for BWF World Championships after draw
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 10 (Xinhua) -- The Badminton World Federation (BWF) announced the draws for the 2022 World Badminton Championships on Wednesday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The 2022 championships, to be held on August 22 in Tokyo, will feature five ...

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...

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...

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: 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 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 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...



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