The Latest Breaking News from Indonesia

This Vietnamese EV Brand Looks Like It's Moving Into Motorcycles. Here Are Design Patents

Years after I rode its scooters for the first time, VinFast is starting to push its EV two-wheelers in two of the world's most moto-happy markets.

RideApart · Jul 21

Indonesia parliament passes bill to set up international financial centres

JAKARTA - Indonesia's parliament passed a law on Tuesday to enable the foundation of international financial centres designed to boost foreign investment in banking and wealth management, and bolster economic growth.

Bangkok Post · Jul 21

Global Market: Indonesia stocks attract bargain hunters as AI rally loses steam

Global investors are shifting funds into Indonesia's stock market, which has seen significant declines. This rotation occurs as the rally in AI-linked stocks begins to lose momentum globally. Many portfolio managers are seeking undervalued markets with stronger long-term growth prospects. Analysts believe much of the negative news has already been…

The Economic Times · Jul 21

Dramatic rescue operation days after boat sinks in Indonesia

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The Independent UK · Jul 20

Blue flames after dark: The remarkable story behind Kawah Ijen, Indonesia's famous blue-fire volcano

After sunset, the Kawah Ijen volcano reveals a mesmerizing display of electric-blue flames ignited by burning sulphur gases, captivating many adventurers eager to witness this rarity. The volcano boasts the world's largest acidic crater lake and miners manually extract vibrant yellow sulphur from its perilous depths every day. These incredible…

The Times of India · Jul 20

Survivors found clinging to fish trap three days after boat sinks in Indonesia

At least 20 people remain missing while one person is confirmed dead

The Independent UK · Jul 20

Stop policing AI in the classroom, start teaching it

When handheld calculators entered classrooms in the 1970s, critics sounded the alarm on a wave of math illiteracy. With the internet, the panic shifted to the death of reading.

The Conversation · Jul 20

Rescuers find 5 survivors and are still looking for 20 others after boat sinks in Indonesia

Rescuers have found five survivors, including a 7-year-old girl, from a passenger boat that sank earlier in the week in eastern Indonesia waters and are searching for 20 other people still missing

The Independent UK · Jul 19

Indonesia's copyright rewrite puts Google, AI platforms on notice

Indonesia has proposed sweeping changes to its copyright law to recognise AI-assisted works with human involvement, while excluding fully AI-generated content. The draft also mandates AI disclosures and requires tech platforms to compensate publishers for using news content in AI training.

The Economic Times · Jul 17

Foreign inflows in Asian bonds surge to seven-month high in June

Asian bonds saw their largest foreign inflows in seven months during June. Lower oil prices and strong technology demand improved the region's economic outlook. Investors bought over eleven billion dollars in regional bonds, seeking safer fixed-income assets. South Korean and Indian bonds recorded substantial net foreign purchases. Indonesian bonds attracted…

The Economic Times · Jul 17