Indonesia’s first giant panda cub Rio set for historic public debut The first giant panda born in Indonesia was squirming as veterinarians checked him over The Independent UK · May 15
Iran war energy shock drives India's interest in ethanol and other biofuels India and Southeast Asian nations are boosting biofuel use amid global fuel disruptions. This move aims to reduce reliance on imported oil and manage rising costs. However, challenges remain in developing supply chains and ensuring vehicle compatibility. Experts also highlight environmental concerns related to crop-based biofuel production. The shift towards… The Economic Times · May 15
Iran war energy shock drives interest in ethanol and other biofuels across hard-hit Asia Nations across Asia are pushing for the use of more biofuels in transportation in order to slash dependence on imported fossil fuels, which have been disrupted by the Iran war The Independent UK · May 15
Indonesian prosecutors seek 18 years in prison for Gojek founder over alleged corruption Indonesian prosecutors are seeking an 18-year prison sentence for Gojek co-founder Nadiem Anwar Makarim over alleged corruption in a Chromebook procurement case The Independent UK · May 13
Hiker group defied safety restrictions to scale volcano, then the worst happened. Now, desperate rescue efforts found 2 dead in each others arms There is nothing more unpredictable or dangerous than a natural disaster. We Got This Covered · May 12
Malaysia searches for 14 missing Indonesians after a migrant boat sinks Malaysian authorities are searching for 14 missing Indonesians after a boat carrying 37 people sank The Independent UK · May 12
Boat carrying 37 migrants capsizes off Malaysia coast; 14 missing A major search-and-rescue operation is underway in the Malacca Strait after a boat carrying 37 undocumented Indonesian migrants capsized off Malaysia's Pangkor Island early Monday. The Times of India · May 12
At least 14 missing after boat carrying Indonesian migrants capsizes off Malaysia Vessel carrying undocumented Indonesian migrants sinks off Perak state The Independent UK · May 12
World’s longest wild snake in Indonesia: The 23-foot ‘Baroness’ that stunned scientists and raised conservation concerns At 23 feet 8 inches long, a wild snake in Indonesia has quietly stepped into global attention. Locals call her “The Baroness”, but her registered name is Ibu Baron. She is now reportedly the longest verifiably measured wild snake ever recorded, a reticulated python found on the island of Sulawesi.… The Times of India · May 11
Indonesia volcano eruption kills three hikers as rescuers race to reach survivors At least 20 foreign nationals were among those stranded as officials warn people to evacuate a 4km radius around Mount Dukono The Independent UK · May 8
Indosat CEO Vikram Sinha is building an AI for Indonesia's local languages. Can he make a business case for sovereignty? Vikram Sinha wants Sahabat AI to be a platform for Indonesia's startups—even if he admits his team can't quite think of a "business case" right now. Fortune · May 7
Bulletin world briefing: Iran breaks silence over health of supreme leader Khamenei Iran gives rare update on health of new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei Women and children ‘with Islamic State links’ return to Australia Sixteen killed as passenger bus hits fuel tanker in Indonesia New rail service to connect Prague and Copenhagen after 10 years German tourist sues holiday company after it… The Independent UK · May 7
At least 16 killed in collision between passenger bus and truck in Indonesia Deadly crash comes just days after train collision killed 16 people and injured dozens The Independent UK · May 7
The Economic Times · May 7 Godrej Consumer shares tumble 6% despite Q4 show. Should you buy, sell, or hold the stock? Godrej Consumer Products shares dropped nearly 6% on Thursday despite reporting a 9.7% YoY rise in Q4 net profit and double-digit revenue growth. Brokerages remained positive on the stock, citing strong domestic volume growth, improving Indonesia business trends, and margin guidance for FY27, while warning of near-term input cost pressures…
The Independent UK · May 7 Bus and oil tanker collide in Indonesia, killing at least 16 people A passenger bus has collided with a fuel tanker truck on Indonesia's Sumatra island, killing at least 16 people and injuring four others
MarketBeat · May 6 Grab Holdings Faces Hurdles, But Upside Potential Is Hard to Ignore Grab Holdings is on track to unlock value, buys back shares, and can increase its share price by hundreds of basis points over time.
The Conversation · May 4 Copyright law is being used to hide alleged animal abuse. Here’s what’s at stake Over the decades, journalists and activist groups have revealed horrendous animal cruelty using covert recordings. A 2011 Four Corners investigation of abuse of Australian cattle in Indonesia is among the most well-known examples.
Fortune · May 2 The Iran war has turned the world's shipping straits into a chessboard—and the U.S. aims to box out China from the Panama Canal to the Malacca Strait As the war over the Strait of Hormuz wages on, the U.S. is quietly gaining more influence over the Panama Canal and the straits of Malacca and Gibraltar.
The Economic Times · May 2 From surplus to strain: World rice supply threatened by Iran war, El Nino The effects of the Iran war are impacting farmers in top exporters Thailand and Vietnam as well as the import-reliant Philippines and Indonesia, growers and traders said.
The Independent UK · May 1 Garbage piles up in Bali after restrictions on resort island’s largest landfill disrupt collection Households begin to burn their trash as landfill stops accepting organic waste
Evening Standard · Apr 30 Bonnie Blue charge for outraging public indecency outside London embassy dropped The adult content creator was accused of mimicking a sex act outside the Indonesian embassy in London
The Independent UK · Apr 30 Adult content creator Bonnie Blue’s outraging public decency charge dropped by CPS The 26-year-old, whose real name is Tia Billinger, was charged over an incident outside the Indonesian embassy in London
The Guardian - UK · Apr 30 Germany was largest exporter of plastic waste in 2025, sending 810,000 tonnes overseas, analysis finds UK was close behind, exporting 675,000 tonnes, with much of the waste sent to Turkey, Malaysia and Indonesia
The Independent UK · Apr 30 Roblox to require facial scans for children under 16 in Indonesia due to new social media rules Roblox, a gaming platform popular with kids, says kids under 16 in Indonesia must undergo facial scans to verify their age