NEWS FOCUS (609 news)

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A roadmap for digital banking transformation

Bank Indonesia recorded that the value of digital banking transactions reached Rp3,468.4 trillion in August 2021, or ...

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As La Nina returns, Indonesia braces for flooding, landslides

The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has cautioned of high precipitation that may trigger ...

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Awaiting Papua's success in hosting 16th National Para Games

Jakarta Office has set a target of securing the top 10 position in the para games medal table. However, Governor ...

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First overseas trip during pandemic to take Widodo to three nations

A special Garuda Indonesia airplane, GIA-1, departed for Rome, Italy on October 29, 2021 with President Joko Widodo ...

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Saving Indonesian university students from drug abuse, addiction

While the government has pinned its hopes on the youth to help Indonesia beat the fierce competition among nations in ...

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Preserving Indonesia's mangroves to nurture blue carbon potential

The Indonesian government has set an ambitious target of restoring 600 thousand hectares of mangrove forests across the ...

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Facilitating market access for Bali MSMEs' innovative products

Recently, the government facilitated a meeting between small business owners from Buleleng, Klungkung, and Tabanan ...

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Observing govt measures to help Indonesia survive through pandemic

The administration of Joko Widodo (Jokowi) and Ma'ruf Amin has left no stone unturned in tackling the COVID-19 ...

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Economic recovery in Indonesia continues as optimism remains high

Indonesia's exports as of September 2021 reached US$20.60 billion, according to the Statistics Indonesia (BPS) ...

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West Java tightens noose on corrupt officials

In just two months (September-October 2021), the West Java Higher Prosecutor's Office has cracked down on ...

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Bali prepares to welcome tourists as COVID cases decline

Indonesia has seen a drastic slump in COVID-19 cases over the past several weeks, which has triggered optimism of ...

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Improve elections and brace for 2024

Elections have been an intrinsic part of Indonesia's political system since the first election for the ...

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Normal life begins to return, but with caveats

With COVID-19 infections brought under control, over the last couple of weeks, the life of Indonesians has slowly begun ...

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PON continues with stricter health protocols after COVID cases emerge

The Papuans have enthusiastically welcomed the 20th National Sports Week (PON), Indonesia's largest sports event, ...

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TNI Anniversary: Unite and fight alongside people against pandemic

On October 5 this year, the Indonesian National Defense Force (TNI) celebrated its 76th anniversary, just a few months ...

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As enforcement tightens, drug cartels' finance invite scrutiny

Indonesia has continued aggressive law enforcement efforts against drug offenders though it is yet to stamp out drug ...

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Developing Merauke and South Papua province in waiting

After officially opening Papua's 20th PON National Games on Saturday evening, President Joko Widodo continued his ...

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Ensuring an orderly, secure and protected Papua games

Jakarta office has adopted preventive measures by assigning 20 police officers in Jakarta's contingent. The ...

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Students return to school under strict health protocols

Indonesia has managed to overcome a drastic COVID-19 spike triggered by the Delta variant and culminating in July 2021 ...

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Indonesians prepare to learn to live with COVID-19

The Indonesian government has been racing to inoculate over 208 million citizens as the nation prepares to learn to ...