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Indonesia Needs a National Nutrition Resilience Protocol
The Jakarta Post
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n a world marked by growing political instability, climate disruption, and volatile global trade, Indonesia’s food and nutrition security can no longer be left to chance. The conflict resulting in disruption in the Middle East are only the latest...
Indonesian kid's dance moves have taken the internet by storm: Viral reels and memes show his unique steps
The Times of India
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July 16, 2025
Rayyan Arkan Dikha, an 11-year-old from Indonesia, is now an internet star. His boat-dancing video went viral. Celebrities like Travis Kelce and Alex Albon copied his moves. Rayyan started dancing at nine, inspired by his family. He is now a...
Trump Sets Timeline for Pharma Tariffs, Trade Moves Expand to Smaller Nations
[your]NEWS
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July 16, 2025
President Trump announces sweeping new tariff measures, including pharmaceutical imports and reciprocal trade penalties for smaller nations. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom President Donald Trump announced on July 15 that the United States will begin...
International Healthcare Week unfolds in Kuala Lumpur
The Manila Times
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July 16, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR — The International Healthcare Week (IHW) 2025 opened Wednesday at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Center. Described as the region’s most comprehensive health care gathering, the event runs until July 18 and brings...
Indonesia's Danantara eyes mineral, energy deals in 6 months
Antara
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July 16, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Managing Director of Investment at Indonesia’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Daya Anagata Nusantara (Danantara), Stefanus Ade Hadiwidjaja announced that the fund will prioritize the mineral and energy sectors over the next six months....
Prabowo focusing on health, education, empowerment to end poverty: PCO
Antara
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July 16, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Chief expert staff at the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), Adita Irawati, has said that President Prabowo Subianto is paying attention to three priority areas to eradicate poverty in Indonesia: education, healthcare,...
“Similar” deal likely with India, Trump says after Indonesia pact
Financial Express
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After a hard-negotiated trade pact between the US and Indonesia, which saw the latter extracting a cut in reciprocal tariff from 32% to 19% in lieu of liberal tariff reliefs to the US and a slew of purchase commitments spanning energy, aircraft...
Indonesian Ministry of Tourism introduces Event by Indonesia
Travel Daily Media
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July 16, 2025
The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism formally launched Event by Indonesia, a digital platform designed as a centralised hub for information regarding various events throughout the country. The platform was presented at an event held at the Sapta...
Indonesia's 11-year-old 'aura farming' star goes viral
Gulf News
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Who is Rayyan Arkan Dhika? Born on December 28, 2014, in Kuantan Singingi, Riau, Indonesia, Rayyan is currently a Class 5 student. He began dancing on boats at just nine years old, following in the footsteps of his father and uncle, both...
Edi Gathegi spills fitness and diet secrets for ‘Superman’ role
The News International
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Edi Gathegi has recently spilled fitness secret to get in shape for his role in Superman movie. In an exclusive interview with GQ magazine, the Twilight star, who plays the role of Mister Terrific in the James Gunn movie, discussed his fitness...
Gov. Jerry Singson Represented at International Health Conference in Vigan
Politiko
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July 16, 2025
Governor Jerry Singson, represented by Mr. Jester Singson, participated in the 5th Nurse Educator and Practitioners Guild Biennial International Conference held at the University of Northern Philippineson July 15, 2025. The event brought together...
New network links Home Team psychologists, mental health bodies to boost emergency response
The Straits Times
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July 16, 2025
SINGAPORE – A new initiative bringing together Home Team psychologists and correctional rehabilitation specialists, as well as professionals from mental health associations, has been rolled out to enhance Singapore’s crisis management and...
Trump's 19% Tariff Fuels Import Surge, Straining Indonesian Entrepreneurs
Tempo.co
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July 16, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - United States President Donald Trump has reduced import tariffs for products originating from Indonesia, from 32 percent to 19 percent. Trump decided after direct negotiations with President Prabowo Subianto. "This morning, I...
Trump Unveils Indonesia Trade Pact As EU Readies Retaliation
StratNews Global
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July 16, 2025
President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that the United States will impose a 19% tariff on goods from Indonesia as part of a new agreement with the Southeast Asian nation, adding that more such deals are on the way, along with new details on...
Trump drops tariff hammer on Indonesia in surprise trade deal
News.Az
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U.S. stock futures inch down, with markets digesting the implications of mixed consumer price data and gearing up for even more inflation figures, News.az reports citing Investing. A host of U.S. companies are expected to release their latest...
200% or more? Trump hints at 'very high tariffs' on pharma cos by August 1, says deal with India most likely
The Economic Times
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July 16, 2025
President Donald Trump said that he was likely to impose tariffs on pharmaceuticals as soon as the end of the month and that levies on semiconductors could come soon as well, suggesting that those import taxes could hit alongside broad...
Trump announces trade deal with Indonesia as EU readies retaliation
Gulf Daily News Online
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US President Donald Trump yesterday announced a trade deal with Indonesia, the latest pact in a bid to cement better terms with trading partners and reduce a massive trade deficit, even as the European Union readied retaliatory measures should...
Indonesia ensures health insurance for 96.8 million people
Antara
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July 15, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian government has assisted 96.8 million underprivileged people through the National Health Insurance (JKN) program under the Fund Assistance Recipient (PBI) scheme, Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin said. "As many...
Labor and Coalition in lockstep as Trump threatens to pull pharma tariffs forward
The Age
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July 16, 2025
However, he said the prime minister had not “done everything he can to advance” Australian-American relations. “This should have been raised at the highest level months ago. It is frankly embarrassing that our prime minister has still not secured...
Trump imposes 19% tariff on Indonesia
The News International
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US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that a 19% tariff would be imposed on goods from Indonesia as part of a new trade agreement with the Southeast Asian nation, adding that further deals were in the pipeline. He also offered fresh...