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Indonesia: Human-Centred AI for Ethical Innovation
OpenGov Asia
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July 4, 2025
Indonesia is actively promoting a human-centred approach to artificial intelligence (AI) development, aiming to balance technological innovation with the enhancement of human values and capabilities. Coordinating Minister for Human Development and...
Brazil Lula hails 1955 Bandung spirit, welcomes Indonesia to BRICS
Antara
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July 10, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has praised Indonesia for its initiative in hosting the 1955 Asian-African Conference in Bandung, West Java, which brought together developing nations to amplify their shared...
Wonderful Indonesia Unveils The Beauty Of Its Top Destinations Across Rome With Open Bus And Outdoor Ad Campaign
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) This initiative is designed to foster a closer connection between Italian travelers and Indonesia by spotlighting the nation's Priority Tourism Destinations and Regenerative Destinations, including Lake Toba (North Sumatra),...
Wonderful Indonesia Rolls Through Berlin: Showcasing Indonesia's Most Iconic Travel Destinations
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) This initiative aims to bring German tourists closer to Indonesia by showcasing the charm of its Priority Tourism Destinations and Regenerative Destinations, including Lake Toba (North Sumatra), Borobudur (Central Java),...
Specialist centre Royal Healthcare to open in Tokyo or Osaka, after Japan’s Sojitz takes control
The Business Times Singapore
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July 9, 2025
[SINGAPORE] Specialist chain Royal Healthcare aims to open its first overseas medical centre in Tokyo or Osaka by 2028, after being acquired by Japanese trading firm Sojitz Corporation. In May, Sojitz announced that it had taken a majority stake...
Jakarta governor plants mangroves on Kelapa Island
Antara
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July 4, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Governor of Jakarta Pramono Anung joined a mangrove-planting activity and distributed grouper fish seeds to fishermen during an official visit to Kelapa Island, Seribu Islands District, on Friday morning. Upon his arrival around...
Indonesia Grants Visa-Free Entry for Brazilian and Turkish Passport Holders
Indonesia Expat
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July 4, 2025
Indonesia has introduced visa-free entry for Brazilian and Turkish passport holders, allowing stays of up to 30 days for tourism, business, and medical purposes. The Indonesian Ministry of Immigration and Corrections has announced a new policy...
Vietnam unveils new laws; Indonesia strikes deal with UN
Coingeek
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July 10, 2025
Homepage > News > Business > Vietnam unveils new laws; Indonesia strikes deal with UN In line with its broader efforts to transform its digital economy, Vietnam has unveiled five pieces of legislation to support this push. The Vietnamese...
Jakarta Information Commission steps up information disclosure efforts
Antara
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July 4, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Jakarta Provincial Information Commission (KI DKI Jakarta) continues to encourage public bodies to make ongoing efforts to become more informative and responsive to the public’s right to access information. Chair of the...
Ex-journalist denies ‘bizarre’ alleged burglary at Indonesian ambassador’s home
RiotACT
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July 10, 2025
James Robertson has been granted bail on two counts of burglary. Photo: Albert McKnight. A former journalist has denied breaking into the Canberra home of the Indonesian ambassador and stealing a range of items. James Robertson, 38, was arrested...
Indonesia Grants Visa-Free Entry to Brazilian and Turkish Nationals
The Jakarta Globe
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Jakarta. Indonesia has begun implementing a visa-free entry policy for Brazilian and Turkish passport holders starting Thursday, July 3, 2025. “The primary consideration for granting visa-free entry to Brazil and Turkey is reciprocity, as both...
IHH Healthcare pursues expansion in Indonesia and Vietnam
Yahoo Finance
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Malaysian hospital operator IHH Healthcare has set its sights on expansion into Indonesia and Vietnam to boost its scale amid escalating care expenses in the region, as reported by Bloomberg. Indonesia's healthcare reforms and relaxed foreign...
Indonesia encourages human-centered AI development
Antara
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July 4, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture, Pratikno, stated that Indonesia continues to push for human-centered artificial intelligence (AI) development. "This is not merely about automating for efficiency but...
Trump threatens 200pc tariffs on medicine
Yahoo Finance
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July 8, 2025
It comes as Mr Trump ruled out extending his August 1 deadline for his broader “liberation day” tariffs, saying there will be “no extensions”. On Monday night, he had said that his deadline to agree trade deals was “not 100pc firm”. Mr Trump had...
Not Our Trash: Indonesia’s Struggle with the World’s Plastic Waste
FairPlanet
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The strong claims of effective waste management come into question after Indonesia experienced an influx of foreign waste, coinciding with China’s decision to close its doors to imported waste. Mounds of plastic waste are clearly visible in the...
Cheetahs secure healthy victory at home against Bandits
Oxford Mail
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Cheetahs took control of the meeting after moving into a 14-4 lead after three races and victory was assured with three races remaining. Cheetahs skipper Sam Masters scored an immaculate full 15-point maximum, but it was a strong all-round team...
Malawi Soars as 13 Students Win Coveted Indonesian Scholarships
Nyasa Times
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July 9, 2025
Malawi is basking in global academic glory after 13 of its brightest students clinched fully-funded scholarships to study at leading universities in Indonesia—making it one of the biggest global beneficiaries of the prestigious Kemitraan Negara...
Indonesia continues to seek 29 missing after sinking of ferry
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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July 4, 2025
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. GILIMANUK, Indonesia -- Indonesian rescuers were searching for 29 people who remained missing Thursday after a ferry sank and six people died the previous night...
Indonesia’s free school meal scheme under fire after food poisoning, protests and delays
Malay Mail
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July 4, 2025
JAKARTA, July 4 — When an Indonesian mother dropped off her daughter at school in May, she did not expect her to become violently sick after eating lunch from the government’s new billion-dollar free meal programme. “My daughter had a stomachache,...
Indonesia: Accelerating National AI Agenda for Inclusive Growth
OpenGov Asia
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July 3, 2025
Indonesia is accelerating efforts to solidify its position in the digital era, with Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Meutya Hafid calling for urgent, coordinated action on the country’s national artificial intelligence (AI) agenda....