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Trump makes Indonesia trade deal
Daily Star
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July 15, 2025
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...
All missing found after boat capsizes in Indonesia
Channel News Asia
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July 15, 2025
JAKARTA: All of the 11 people reported missing after a boat capsized off western Indonesia were rescued on Tuesday (Jul 15), authorities said, with some surviving by clinging to pieces of the boat. The vessel carrying 18 people capsized around...
6 babies rescued as Indonesia busts trafficking ring, 5 bound for buyers in Singapore: Reports
Channel News Asia
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July 15, 2025
INVESTIGATIONS ONGOING Authorities in Indonesia say the 12 suspects are undergoing interrogation for further investigations. “We did not only detain the suspects, we also seized some evidence such as (fake) identity cards, passports and other...
AIRS Medical Unveils Major SwiftMR® Update, Enabling Greater Autonomy in MRI Operations
WISC Channel 3000 - Wisconsin
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SEOUL, South Korea, July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AIRS Medical, pioneers in AI-powered solutions for diagnostic imaging, today announced a major update1 to SwiftMR, the software that reduces MRI scan times by up to 50%2 while enhancing image...
Indonesia, Australia boost halal trade ties, eye meat import surge
Antara
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July 13, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian and Australian governments held bilateral talks to enhance cooperation in the export and import of halal products between the two countries. "This meeting is aimed at strengthening strategic cooperation between...
Indonesia Highlights Key Travel Destinations At Rome Event
MENAFN
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor) Dhaka: 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...
Who’s Paying Trump’s Tariffs? Foreign Producers, Walmart, or You?
myMotherLode - California
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Saturday, July 19, 2025 4:00 PM EDT The answer is you, of course. Walmart Pricing CNBC reports Here’s where Walmart prices are changing — and staying the same — as Trump’s tariffs hit The nation’s largest retailer warned in May that it would have...
Air India Plane Crash Pilot's Medical Records Turned Over Amid Mental Health Questions: Did He Cause The Disaster?
International Business Times - United Kingdom
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July 15, 2025
Fresh concerns are mounting over the tragic crash of an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner or Air India Flight 171 last month, as new reports suggest the flight's captain, who died in the crash along with 240 others, had previously taken medical...
Tanoto Foundation Presents Community-Led Early Childhood Parenting Models from Indonesia and China at ARNEC Regional Conference 2025
The Slovenia Times
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July 14, 2025
MANILA, PHILIPPINES - Media OutReach Newswire - 14 July 2025 - At the recent Asia-Pacific Regional Network for Early Childhood (ARNEC) Regional Conference 2025, Tanoto Foundation, an independent philanthropic organization that catalyzes systems...
Ballooning household debt in South-east Asia: The deindustrialisation trap in Malaysia — Phar Kim Beng and John Yip
Malay Mail
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July 20, 2025
JULY 20 — Rising household debt has become a defining feature of South-east Asia’s economic landscape, and nowhere is this more acute than in Malaysia. Once an exemplar of export-driven modernisation, Malaysia now finds the foundation of its...
The Mighty Minions who ruled badminton doubles
The Indian Express
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July 20, 2025
Lee Yang and Wang Chi Lin never reached World No 1 in men’s doubles. Their best was #2 in September of 2022, and you could say that a shorter turnaround between Tokyo and Paris might just have helped when they went on to win back to back Olympic...
Youth to the fore
The Malaysian Star
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July 19, 2025
Youth from every corner of the world are tailoring their movements to fit the various cultural, political and social realities of their communities – whether through health advocacy campaigns, data collection or creative storytelling, says...
When do we sail? Cruise ships are turning Indian ports into destinations
The Economic Times
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July 20, 2025
Soon after the Bahamas flagged cruise ship MV Empress docks in Visakhapatnam on the morning of July 16, KN Rao, a retired sales manager, and his wife K Mangama step ashore—the thrill of a luxury sail on the sea evident on their beaming faces. A...
Indonesia, Japan boost caregiver training for aging population
Antara
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July 11, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia and Japan held a seminar to enhance the capability and quality of Indonesian caregivers who plan to pursue careers in Japan, particularly in the elderly care sector known as kaigo. Director General of Healthcare...
Indonesia pushes natural-based medicine industry, inks deal
Antara
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July 11, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian government is supporting the production of natural-based medicines, including herbal remedies, standardized herbal medicines, and phytopharmaceuticals. This was conveyed by Andi Rizaldi, Head of the...
Indonesia unveils Grand Design for Population Development 2045
Antara
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July 11, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Minister of National Development Planning and Head of Bappenas, Rachmat Pambudy, emphasized that reliable and meaningful statistics must be grounded in humanity during the launch of the Grand Design for Population Development...
Indonesia commits to protecting children of migrant workers
Antara
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July 11, 2025
Tangerang, Banten (ANTARA) - The Ministry for the Protection of Migrant Workers has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the children and families of Indonesian migrant workers who remain at home while their parents work abroad. The...
Indonesia must harness demographic bonus, says minister
Antara
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July 11, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia's demographic bonus must be leveraged to generate development gains, Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture Pratikno has said. "We are currently experiencing the peak of our demographic bonus. It can...
Indonesia opens AI Center of Excellence to boost digitalization
Antara
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July 11, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Communication and Digital Affairs (Komdigi) Ministry has launched an AI Center of Excellence to support the development of digital talents and expand the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the country. “The AI Center of...
Indonesia’s Danantara inks deal with Japan’s JBIC for green investment push
Deal Street Asia
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Indonesia’s newly established sovereign wealth fund Danantara has signed an agreement with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) to unlock investment opportunities in decarbonization and circular economy initiatives, according to an...