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Efforts for digitizing national MSMEs

Bank of Indonesia (BI) recorded a spike in digital transaction users, reaching 21 million people in 2022, owing to a ...

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Indonesia, Japan look for win-win solution to human resource issues

During an International Corner interview in May, Japanese Ambassador to Indonesia, Kenji Kanasugi, told ANTARA: ...

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Russia-Ukraine war and the Indonesian peace mission

Thursday, February 24, 2022, was a historic and difficult day for Ukraine when it came under attack from Russia at ...

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President Jokowi sets sights on peace-building in Ukraine, Russia

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) is scheduled to embark on a peace-building mission to Ukraine and Russia on June 29 and ...

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Indonesian calls, messages at G7 Summit

The G7, originally G8, was set up in 1975 as an informal forum bringing together leaders of the world’s leading ...

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Navigating the food crisis, war

Even as the world is trying to recover from the economic downturn triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, a war has broken ...

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Need to tread with caution in reviving halal tourism industry

With the COVID-19 situation getting relatively under control in many countries, a number of people have become ...

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Stunting eradication crucial to achieve Golden Generation

Indonesia is striving to achieve a golden generation in 2045, or on the 100th anniversary of its independence, but ...

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Indonesia braces for infection spike as Omicron subvariants emerge

Two Omicron subvariants, which surfaced in early June this year, have threatened the sense of normalcy that had ...

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Sorghum, nutrient-rich alternative to rice

Sorghum is a plant whose seeds are used as animal feed and is a basic material for biodiesel energy and food. This ...

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Ensuring involvement of stakeholders for just energy transition

The G20 Indonesian Presidency will focus its energy transition debate on securing energy accessibility, scaling up the ...

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Attracting investment to Indonesia during European tour

During their journey to European countries, the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) and B20 or ...

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Media support key to highlight Indonesia's efforts for global recovery

Indonesia is currently holding the Presidency of the Group of 20 (G20), a forum comprising 20 of the world's major ...

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Indonesian language in Timor Leste, reflection of reconciliation

The relationship between Indonesia and Timor Leste is a success story of reconciliation between two nations with ...

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Eid Holiday boosts spending, consumption indicating economic recovery

It was a beautiful day when Belibis Island in Solok City, West Sumatra Province, was thronged by some three thousand ...

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Improving access to clean water, safe sanitation in Indonesia

In Indonesia, more than 90 percent of the population currently has access to proper drinking water. However, only 11 ...

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Finding common ground on poll campaign period, budget, mobile app

On April 12, 2022, President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) inaugurated Asy'ari and his colleagues -- Betty Epsilon Idroos, ...

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Eid vibe returns after two years of restrictions

Over 200 million Indonesians celebrated Eid al-Fitr in full swing on Monday following the government’s decision ...

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Importance of digital financial literacy for young people through G20

Indonesian G20 Presidency spokesperson, Maudy Ayunda, said Indonesia encouraged data to support digital financial ...

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Let us ensure a safe homecoming

Mudik is Indonesian for homecoming, and this ardent experience is reflected in Singer Michael Buble's song "I ...