#island country

Collection of island country news, found 33 news.

Year Ender 2023

Taking a closer look at progress of Indonesia's leadership globally

For the last few years, Indonesia's leadership role at the global level has become the world's focus. This ...

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Strengthening archipelagic states' solidarity through AIS Forum

The Archipelagic and Island States (AIS) Forum is a unique collaboration forum established through the Manado ...

“Sai Kung Hoi Arts Festival” blending nature and art creation exploring the beauty of Sai Kung Hoi and the isles around

The “Sai Kung Hoi Arts Festival” (the Arts Festival) is a three-year arts project organised by Tourism Commission, ...

Indonesia will not sacrifice forests for solar energy: ministry

Though Indonesia has huge solar energy potential, the government will not sacrifice forests to expand solar panel ...

Indonesia can become global maritime axis: Wantannas

The National Resilience Council (Wantannas) has said that Indonesia can become a global maritime axis on account of its ...

Indonesian Navy launches hospital ship

The Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) launched a hospital assistance ship christened KRI Dr. Radjiman Wedyodiningrat-992 here on ...

New Zealand to allow tourists from July 31: ambassador

New Zealand will open its borders on July 31, 2022, for tourists, business representatives, workers, families, and ...

Unveiling the secrets of Indonesia's deep seas

Around 62 percent of the territory of Indonesia, which is strategically located between the Pacific and the Indian ...

Defence modernization is Navy's priority: chief of staff

Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Navy Admiral Yudo Margono has said that the modernization of defense equipment is one ...

Managing Emerald of Equator for sustainable investment

Indonesia is often called Emerald of the Equator owing to the beauty of its maritime attractions, including Bunaken in ...

Indonesia pledges to conserve 32.5 million hectares of marine area

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has reiterated Indonesia's commitment to conserving up to 32.5 million hectares of ...

Indonesia should drive innovations in marine sector: ex-BRIN head

Indonesia must continue to develop innovations in the maritime sector to achieve the national vision of global maritime ...

Expert lists strengths, weaknesses of Indonesian nutmeg varieties

A variety of nutmeg crops are grown in Indonesian regions, but they have their own disadvantages and advantages, chief ...

Swift drafting, passage of Island Regions Bill is necessary: Governor

Riau Islands Governor Ansar Ahmad urged the Regional Representative Council (DPD RI) Bill Committee to complete ...

Geospatial agency records 17 thousand islands in Indonesia

The national Geospatial Information Agency (BIG) concurred during a coordination meeting on data on national islands ...