#old city

Collection of old city news, found 75 news.

Indonesian youngsters contributed to construct the Jakarta MRT Phase 2

 Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan affirmed that Phase 2A of the Jakarta Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) project was fully ...

With dual circulations, Guangzhou takes lead in quality growth

The Understanding China Conference 2020, one of the most influential platforms for the world to learn about China's ...

Govt backs development of decent, productive, and sustainable cities

The Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR) remains steadfast and unwavering in supporting the development ...

ANTARA's Choice

Enthralling cultural experiences in vibrant Jakarta that never sleeps

Life in Jakarta, Indonesia’s capital city, never really seems to cease, with the wheels of the economy always ...

Jakarta to organize Batavia China Town Show 2019

The capital city Jakarta will organize the Batavia China Town Show 2019 to showcase the inimitable collaboration ...

Weekend Stories

Meet "Si Pitung": Betawi's revered bandit, loathed by the rich

In the mid-19th Century, bordering Batavia, Jakarta’s old city under Dutch colonial government, the powerless, ...

Weekend Stories

Entong Gendut and fight for farmers' cause in early 1900s

As Indonesians get into the spirit of celebrating the country’s heroes on November 10, they have again begun ...

Discovering Jakarta

Pekojan Arab Village -- Standing the test of time

Semi-loud dangdut music, plenty of motorcycles, and the distinct scent of goat pens are possibly the three most ...

Discovering Jakarta

Exploring the past through Kota Tua Jakarta museums

A Hermes statue welcomes everyone to the courtyard situated in the middle of a neoclassical structure of the Jakarta ...

Discovering Jakarta

From palmist to living statues: transgressing sightseeing at Kota Tua

Under the searing heat of Jakarta’s Old Town (Kota Tua), sat a man, in a red plain shirt and Batik headband, ...

Discovering Jakarta

Kali Besar, an ocular feast in the old town of Jakarta

One afternoon in a park around Kali Besar in Kota Tua, West Jakarta, a group of youngsters was engrossed in preparing ...

News Focus

Crown Prince's visit bolsters partnerships between Indonesia, UAE

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visiting Indonesia on July 24, 2019, was historic and ...

Indonesia, UAE concur on cooperation for tourism sector development

Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) reached a common consensus on cooperation to develop the tourism sector ...

Livi Zheng makes video on Jakarta anniversary

​​​​​​A young Indonesian movie director who has entered the Hollywood film industry, Livi Zheng, has made a ...

Kendary Bay Bridge to boost connectivity and productivity: Ministry

Construction of the 1.34-kilometer Kendari Bay Bridge is 52 percent complete and once opened is expected to boost ...