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9 Balinese dances become world cultural heritage

UNESCO has declared nine Balinese traditional dance forms as an Intangible World Heritage, following the announcement ...

Indonesia, Australia establish educational cooperation

The Indonesian Minister of Education and Culture, Anies Baswedan, has visited Canberra, Australia to discuss ...

Indonesia promotes "Wonderful Indonesia" in Mumbai, India

Indonesia will be promoting "Wonderful Indonesia," its country branding, in Mumbai, India, from December 2-4, 2015 in ...

Ahok saves Rp4.18 trillion from budget efficiency

Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama said an efficiency initiative saved Rp4.15 trillion for the 2016 city ...

Puan Maharani receives royal title from Buton Sultan

Coordinating Minister for Cultural and Human Development Puan Maharani is entitled to henceforth being called Waode ...

NUS Scientists use Patient Derived Cancer Cell Culture to Predict Survival and Treatment Outcome

Scientists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed a novel technique to efficiently culture ...

Lake Tambing becomes favorite tourist destination

An increasing number of tourists are visiting the Lake Tambing ecotourism destination in Lore Lindu National Park ...

Palestine Solidarity Day 2015 in Jakarta Runs Lively

Indonesia has again showcased its support for the Palestinian independence where this time through the implementation ...

A Journey Through Time IX Ends on a High Note with Exquisite Performances by Sensational Mezzo Soprano Carly Paoli and Renowned Italian Tenor Alessandro Safina

- Critically-acclaimed British mezzo soprano Carly Paoli and renowned Italian tenor Alessandro Safina closed ...

Bali optimistic about traditional dance forms being recognized by UNESCO

The Bali provincial administration is optimistic that nine Balinese traditional dances will be recongnized by UNESCO ...

Jakarta preparing for Asian Games 2018: Official

The government of capital city Jakarta is continuing with its efforts to prepare itself for the Asian Games, scheduled ...

Indonesia registers drop in adult illiteracy rate

The adult illiterate population in Indonesia has dropped to 5.9 million over the past five years, an education and ...

Garuda Indonesia Reinstates Jakarta - Haneda Direct Service

Garuda Indonesia, starting June 15, 2014, officially reinstated its Jakarta - Haneda service to meet market demand and ...

As Bali's Waste Continues to Mount, Coca-Cola, Quiksilver and Garuda Indonesia Host 'Bali's Big Eco Weekend 2014'

Bali continues to receive international attention for its alarming waste problem. Last March 2014, Huffington Post ...

President Yudhoyono to inaugurate Sail Raja Ampat

President Susilo Yudhoyono is scheduled to open the international maritime event of Sail Raja Ampat on August 22, ...