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Indonesia credit concerns put P2Ps in the spotlight
Digital Finance
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July 7, 2025
Indonesia’s once-buoyant peer-to-peer (P2P) lending sector is facing a reckoning. After years of rapid growth, a string of high-profile defaults, fraud cases, and tightening liquidity have thrust the country’s fintech lenders into the spotlight,...
Indonesia’s MBG program promotes healthy eating culture: expert
Antara
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July 7, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia's Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program could help foster a new culture of healthy eating in schools and at home, ultimately contributing to a more productive society, according to a nutrition expert. "We can’t just...
Death toll from Indonesia's Bali Strait ship sinking rises to 17
Xinhua News Agency
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JAKARTA, July 11 (Xinhua) -- The death toll from the sinking of a passenger ship in Indonesia's Bali Strait rose to 17 on Friday, as search teams shifted their focus to the possibility of accessing the sunken vessel. At a virtual joint press...
UK doctors cut ties with Israeli medical body over Gaza genocide
Al Mayadeen
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July 11, 2025
Citing complicity in war crimes and failure to uphold medical ethics, UK doctors take a stand against "Israel" by backing BDS and suspending institutional ties. The British Medical Association (BMA) has voted overwhelmingly to suspend its ties...
Indonesia hosts int'l meeting to strengthen global fight against leprosy
Xinhua News Agency
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BALI, Indonesia, July 7 (Xinhua) -- More than 700 participants from 23 countries and various international organizations gathered in Indonesia's Bali for the 22nd International Leprosy Congress (ILC) from Monday to Wednesday. Carrying the theme...
Danantara, JBIC partner to advance Indonesia's green economy
Antara
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July 11, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Daya Anagata Nusantara Investment Management Agency (Danantara) inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) to accelerate Indonesia's transition to a digitally connected...
Indonesia’s Lewotobi Eruptions Trigger Health Warnings, Flights Disruptions
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki in Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara province unleashed powerful eruptions on Monday, causing significant disruptions to air travel and raising severe health concerns due to widespread volcanic ash. The airport’s...
Prabowo’s policies spark both hope and concern in Indonesia
Geopolitical Intelligence Services
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July 11, 2025
Indonesia’s new administration faces challenges sustaining populist programs and addressing fears of pre-democratic era measures. Oct. 20, 2024: Crowds gathered in Jakarta, Indonesia, to welcome Prabowo Subianto as he arrived for his inauguration...
Fischer Medical with City of Jember to support Indonesia’s fight against tuberculosis
Pharmabiz.com
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Fischer Medical Ventures (FMV) has inked a public-private initiative in partnership with the City of Jember, Indonesia, supporting the city with multiple portable, AI-enabled digital x-ray systems designed for mobility, low-radiation exposure, and...
Wonderful Indonesia Unveils the Beauty of Its Top Destinations Across Rome
Breaking Travel News
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July 11, 2025
Wonderful Indonesia, the official tourism campaign of the Ministry of Tourism of the Republic of Indonesia, is bringing the country’s rich culture, nature, and hospitality to the heart of Rome this July. From July 1 to 31, 2025, Indonesian tourism...
PT Sari Teknologi: Tracing the Journey of the Robot Maker Featured by Indonesian Police
Tempo.co
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July 11, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - PT Sari Teknologi is developing the 22nd out of a total of 27 types of robots exhibited by the Indonesian National Police in the peak event of the 79th Anniversary of Bhayangkara, on July 1. The entity is also the creator of...
Jakarta doesn’t need sweeps, but shelter and support
The Jakarta Post
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akarta, like many major cities, is grappling with a visible homelessness crisis. Yet, instead of treating it as a public health and housing issue, the city often resorts to punitive policies focused on aesthetics and public order. This outdated...
To stand with Palestine, Indonesia must cut ties with the Tony Blair Institute
Middle East Monitor
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July 11, 2025
Indonesia has long positioned itself as a steadfast supporter of Palestine. Government officials deliver speeches condemning Israeli aggression, and mass demonstrations regularly call for justice and liberation. The country’s constitution...
Kimpton arrives in Indonesia: a first for IHG
TPH News
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July 11, 2025
IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with PT Mustika Adiperkasa and GHS K.K. to introduce the first Kimpton in Indonesia. Set to open its doors in early 2026, Kimpton Bali Ubud will also be the first IHG hotel to open in the...
Malawi shines globally as 13 students secure prestigious Indonesian scholarships
The Maravi Post
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July 11, 2025
BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Malawi has made a significant mark on the global academic stage after 13 of its students were awarded the prestigious Kemitraan Negara Berkembang (KNB) Scholarship by the Government of Indonesia. This fully-funded program is...
Indonesian schools win Asia-Pacific school competition
The Jakarta Post
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Two Indonesian public schools have won an Asia-Pacific healthiest schools competition announced recently in Vietnam. SDN Papela state elementary school in Rote Ndao regency, East Nusa Tenggara, won the AIA 2025 Healthiest School Competition for...
Qatar to place Indonesian migrant workers in health, hospitality, and IT jobs
ETHRWorld EMEA
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July 11, 2025
Qatar and Indonesia are preparing to formalise a bilateral agreement that will enable the placement of Indonesian migrant workers in Qatar’s key growth sectors, namely health, hospitality, and information technology (IT). The initiative is part of...
Indonesia's Health Ministry inks MoU with Philips to strengthen long-term health system resilience
Biospectrum Asia
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June 26, 2025
Indonesia's Health Ministry inks MoU with Philips to strengthen long-term health system resilience June 27, 2025 | Friday | News Laying the groundwork for national programmes in clinical skills development Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a...
IHG Launches First Kimpton Hotel in Indonesia
Hospitality Net
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July 11, 2025
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world's largest hotel groups, has signed a management agreement with PT Mustika Adiperkasa and GHS K.K to introduce the first Kimpton in Indonesia. Set to open its doors in early 2026, Kimpton Bali Ubud will...
The six critical actions Africa must take to stop the deadly trade in fake, substandard medicines
IOL
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Professor Eliangiringa Kaale|Published 11 minutes ago 4min The time for half-measures and empty promises has passed. African governments must take immediate, decisive action to combat the proliferation of substandard and falsified medical products...