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Indonesia strengthens social forestry to drive green economy
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia’s Deputy Forestry Minister Rohmat Marzuki said on Wednesday that strengthening social forestry, natural resource conservation, and forestry development programs could accelerate the country’s transition toward a green...

Indonesia, New Zealand boost ties on women, child protection
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia and New Zealand agreed on Wednesday to step up cooperation on women’s empowerment and child protection during talks between Indonesian Women Empowerment and Child Protection Minister Arifah Fauzi and New Zealand’s...

Indonesia drafts AI roadmap to address risks, boost competitiveness
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia’s Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Nezar Patria said on Wednesday that the government is preparing a national artificial intelligence (AI) roadmap to address the social and economic impacts of rapid...

Indonesia offers to send 20,000 peacekeeping soldiers to Gaza, vows to recognize Israel alongside Palestine
Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York, September 23, 2025. (Photo: REUTERS/MIKE SEGAR) Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto told the UN General Assembly on Tuesday...

Indonesia’s president visiting Ottawa after talks on trade deal end
By: Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press Posted: 2:31 PM CDT Wednesday, Sep. 24, 2025 OTTAWA - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is visiting Ottawa for a signing ceremony today, following the end of talks on a trade agreement. Read this article...

Finance Minister cracks down on illegal cigarettes
inance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has announced that the government will take strict action against the circulation of illegal cigarettes, which has affected state revenue due to a significant decline in excise duties. “We will crack down on...

Chlorinated Polyethylene Market to Worth Over US$ 1,189.7 Million By 2033 | Astute Analytica
Chlorinated polyethylene market is diversifying beyond PVC impact modifiers, propelled by construction booms, EV thermal demands, tighter environmental rules, and process innovations, rewarding agile suppliers that blend efficiency, low emissions,...

Indonesian authorities summon shrimp processor after mass layoff dispute
Panca Mitra Multi Perdana (PMMP), a shrimp processing company in Situbondo, East Java, Indonesia, is under scrutiny after more than 200 former employees reported not receiving wages, severance pay, and other entitlements following layoffs, Jatim...

Breakfast briefing: America turns economically brittle on Trump corrosion
Here's our summary of key economic events overnight that affect New Zealand, with news we are less than a week away from another potential US federal government funding shutdown. But first up today, we can report American August data for new home...

EU postpones anti-deforestation rules as bloc signs trade deal with Indonesia
EU environmental chiefs have announced another one-year delay to plans to tighten up rules on importing products such as soy, beef and cocoa that have been linked to forest destruction. The postponement came as negotiators from the 27-nation bloc...

United States to seal Southeast Asia trade deals in coming months
he United States expects to finalise trade deals with more Southeast Asian countries in the coming months, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said during a meeting with regional counterparts on Wednesday. Greer was speaking in Kuala Lumpur at...

US to seal Southeast Asia trade deals in coming months
he United States expects to finalize trade deals with more Southeast Asian countries in the coming months, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said during a meeting with regional counterparts on Wednesday. Greer was speaking in Kuala Lumpur at...

First Gen allots $80 million for Indonesia expansion
The Philippine Star September 25, 2025 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — Lopez-led First Gen Corp. is fueling its geothermal expansion in Indonesia with a planned initial investment of up to $80 million. First Gen president and COO Francis Giles...

EU and Indonesia conclude trade agreement on agri food
Copa and Cogeca have responded to the conclusion of the EU-Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, highlighting both potential opportunities and areas requiring further clarification. The farm and cooperative organizations noted...

A Cowboy reunion in Bali: OSU alumni celebrate global ties in Indonesia
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 Media Contact: Hailey Rose Viars | Communications Specialist | 405-744-5496 | hviars@okstate.edu Indonesia at a Glance Location: Between the Indian and Pacific Oceans, comprised of more than 17,000 islands Capital:...

Vitamin Angels and Takeda Unite to Tackle the Climate and Health Crisis in Indonesia
The five-year initiative will train nearly one million health workers and deliver climate-responsive nutrition to millions of the most nutritionally vulnerable populations, women and children. NEW YORK, Sept. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vitamin...

Southeast Asia trade deals in coming months
The United States expects to finalise trade deals with more Southeast Asian countries in the coming months, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said during a meeting with regional counterparts on Wednesday. Greer was speaking in Kuala Lumpur at...
Sharp Rise In China-Indonesia Oil Imports Points To Iranian Workaround
China has logged a sharp increase in crude imports from Indonesia in recent months, suggesting Beijing has found "new workarounds" to access Iranian oil despite U.S. sanctions, Bloomberg reports. Oil storage tanks on the outskirts of Shanghai....

How much EU sporting trade is worth
Water sports in Spain. Credit: Norbert Norbi, Pexels. The European Union imported €10.8 billion in sporting goods and exported €7.3 billion in 2024, according to Eurostat. While modest compared with overall trade flows, this €18 billion industry...