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Indonesia president wants Tesla to make EVs in country

Electric vehicle (EV) maker Tesla must make its cars - not just batteries - in Indonesia, the country's president said on Thursday.

Bangkok Post

Bali bombmaker Umar Patek has sentence reduced, Anthony Albanese confirms

Survivors of the 2002 Bali bombings that killed more than 200 people, including 88 Australians, have spoken out about their distress over news terrorist Umar Patek could have his prison sentence cut just weeks from the terror attack's 20th anniversary.

ABC News

Bali bomber early release 'adds to trauma'

The potential early release of the bomb-maker in the 2002 Bali bombings will "add to the distress and trauma" for survivors' families, Anthony Albanese says.

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Mapping inequality in Dutch colonial-era Indonesia

In the early 20th century, the region now known as Indonesia – then the Dutch East Indies – was Europe’s largest colony after India. It was a major producer of tropical commodities, like rubber and sugar, which were drivers of the global economy.

The Conversation

What Indonesians in Australia would like their neighbours to understand better about their home country

Indonesia aims to become a superpower in Asia with its massive population and growing economy. However, without knowing the country better, there are warnings Australia may miss out on opportunities.

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Hong Kong looks to SEA artists to tell its story

To promote its city as a hub of arts and cultural exchange, the Hong Kong Tourism Board has expanded its creative horizon with the Arts in HK with SEA Artists campaign, which features 18 talents from Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines to create a collection of imaginative…

Bangkok Post

Lydia Ko talks engagement, future plans ahead of inaugural Simone Asia Pacific Cup in Indonesia

"Getting married is not going to change my schedule. and it’s going to remain the same.”

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Indonesian leader calls for unity, braces for global crises

Indonesia’s president has called on all citizens to remain united, vigilant and alert as they face crises caused by the war in Ukraine and coronavirus pandemic

The Independent UK

Indonesia’s Widodo hails ‘strong’ economy, rising global profile

Indonesian leader says country stands at ‘pinnacle’ of international leadership after winning presidency of G20.

Al Jazeera

Indonesia at 'pinnacle of global leadership', president says

Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Tuesday hailed his country's growing stature on the global stage and reiterated calls for the Southeast Asian nation to be a "bridge of peace" between Russia and Ukraine.

Reuters

World's 'happiest holiday' destination has £2.45 beers and ridiculously pretty views

According to research by tourism operator Club Med, the world’s happiest holiday destination is Bali in Indonesia, with Las Vegas, New Orleans and Barcelona also making the list

Daily Mirror

Data | 75 years of independence: A comparison of India’s growth with other nations across ten indicators

Where does India stand when compared to countries that had become independent in the same time period and with other developed nations?

The Hindu

Why UK farms are recruiting fruit pickers from 7,000 miles away

Last year, Ukrainians helped plug post-Brexit labour shortages. With the focus now on Asia, it’s unclear who should police issues such as illegal broker fees

The Guardian - UK

Revealed: Indonesian workers on UK farm ‘at risk of debt bondage’

As farms look further afield for labour, investigation finds Kent pickers saying they struggle to pay fees charged by unlicensed brokers

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‘My family need my support to eat’: how Indonesians came to work on a Kent farm

Drawn to the prospect of a job abroad, people such as Banyu signed up to a language course. From there, their debts to brokers grew

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Farmers concerned at potential foot-and-mouth spread as Australia and Indonesia tackle outbreak

Farmers and authorities in Indonesia are working hard to contain the spread of foot and mouth disease, while the Australian government has committed millions of dollars towards biosecurity measures to tackle the outbreak.

Bangkok Post

Prabowo makes third bid for Indonesian presidency

JAKARTA: Indonesian Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto has declared his entry into the country’s presidential race in 2024, his third bid for the top job in the country.

The Conversation

How Indonesian Islamic politics shape mandatory hijab rules and uniform policies in schools

Late last month, a high school teacher in the Indonesian province of Yogyakarta reportedly forced a female Muslim student to wear the hijab – veils worn by Muslim women – causing her to become anxious and depressed.

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Indonesian pop star is ready to rock Lido

Bangkok's rich variety of shows by visiting foreign bands was scuppered by the pandemic and the music scene is only now beginning to find its feet again. Music lovers have much to look forward to towards the end of 2022, with big acts like Maroon 5, LANY, Billie Eilish and…

The Conversation

To lock out foot-and-mouth disease, Australia must help our neighbour countries bolster their biosecurity

Foot-and-mouth disease now poses a high threat to Australia. This highly contagious livestock virus is sweeping Indonesia – the closest it’s been to Australia since the 1980s. A large outbreak here could cause decimate the livestock industry and cause A$80 billion in economic damage over the coming decade.

Reuters

Indonesia includes Bali as priority zone for foot and mouth vaccination

Indonesia will include the popular tourist destination of Bali as one of its priority zones for a vaccination programme against foot and mouth disease (FMD) to prevent its further spread, a government official said on Thursday.

Bangkok Post

More pirate attacks expected in Singapore Strait

Piracy and sea robberies (PSR) are likely to rise in Southeast Asia in the second half of this year due to economic issues from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, according to a recent report by a Singapore government-affiliated think tank.

Tribune News Service

Epic Games no longer blocked in Indonesia after registering with government

Epic Games was blocked briefly from the world’s fourth-most populated country but on Tuesday complied with Indonesia’s requirement that it register with its ministry of information.

The Conversation

With solar and wind energy potential, Indonesia can meet its new capital’s clean energy target

On February 15 2022, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo signed and promulgated a new law that establishes the new capital city of Indonesia, referred to as “Nusantara”, between Balikpapan and Samarinda in East Kalimantan province.

Al Jazeera

Indonesian mothers fight for medical marijuana for their children

The women say the drug eases the pain of their children with conditions such as cerebral palsy and should be legal.

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