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Indonesia's Indosat and Goto unveil a new 'sovereign AI' that can chat in the country's most-used languages

The two firms' new 70 billion parameter LLM can operate in Bahasa Indonesia, as well as Javanese, Balinese and Bataknese.

Fortune

Tory-linked firm faced UN human rights probe in Indonesia

A COMPANY closely linked to a family whose members have donated to the Conservatives and Better Together has faced scrutiny from the UN over…

The National (Scotland)

US labels QRIS a trade barrier – what’s next for Indonesia’s digital payment system?

The United States has recently called out Indonesia’s national digital payment system QRIS (Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard) for being unfair. The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) assessed QRIS as a trade barrier in its the National Trade Estimate Report 2025. The report – which includes broader trade…

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Death toll from quarry collapse in Indonesia rises to 14

Officials in Indonesia’s West Java province say at least 14 people are dead after a quarry collapsed the previous day

The Independent UK

A least 10 dead, several missing after stone quarry collapses in Indonesia

Rescuers have already pulled a dozen injured people from the debris during a gruelling search effort at the site.

Al Jazeera

Officials say at least 2 people are dead and 8 are missing after stone quarry collapse in Indonesia

A natural stones quarry in Indonesia’s West Java province collapsed on several people who were working inside on Friday, killing at least two people and leaving several workers missing, officials said

The Independent UK

Macron to give key-note speech at major defence summit in Singapore

French President Emmanuel Macron has arrived in Singapore for the final leg of a three-nation, six-day tour of Southeast Asia that took in Vietnam and Indonesia. He will give a key-note speech at the Shangri-la Dialogue, Asia's premier defence and security forum on Friday evening.

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Police in Indonesia arrest Australian man for allegedly smuggling cocaine into Bali

The Southeast Asian country has extremely strict drug laws and convicted smugglers are sometimes executed by firing squad.

Euronews

France and Indonesia enhance cultural ties with new partnership agreement during Macron visit

The French president, currently on a week-long diplomatic tour of Southeast Asia, arrived in Indonesia with First Lady Brigitte Macron on Tuesday evening, the second stop of his tour after Vietnam.

Euronews

Macron Decorates Indonesia Leader, Announces Cultural Partnership

French President Emmanuel Macron bestowed Indonesia's leader with France's top award on Thursday, before announcing a new cultural partnership with Jakarta on a visit to the world's largest Buddhist temple.

International Business Times

Macron courts Jakarta, offers Indonesia 'third way' in regional power play

French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Indonesia is part of France’s ongoing efforts to increase its engagement in Southeast Asia and pursue a strategic role as a balancing power in the Indo-Pacific region.

Radio France Internationale

Macron meets 'great friend' Subianto in Indonesia to discuss defence and trade

French President Emmanuel Macron is in Indonesia to discuss boosting defence and trade with his counterpart Prabowo Subianto. It marks the second stop on his week-long Southeast Asia tour.

Euronews

Is Watching Live Football in Indonesia Better Than Ever? Here’s the Truth

Football has always been a passion for millions in Indonesia. But in recent years, that passion has become more accessible, immersive, and thrilling than ever.

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Indonesian and French leaders meet for defense and trade talks

French President Emmanuel Macron has met with his Indonesian counterpart Prabowo Subianto in a visit aimed at boosting defense and trade cooperation, as part of Macron's tour of Southeast Asia focused on strengthening regional ties

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The Conversation

What the hidden rhythms of orangutan calls can tell us about language – new research

In the dense forests of Indonesia, you can hear strange and haunting sounds. At first, these calls may seem like a random collection of noises – but my rhythmic analyses reveal a different story.

The Independent UK

British man sentenced in Bali after facing death penalty over MDMA package

Thomas Parker was sentenced after allegedly collecting drugs from a motorcycle taxi driver in Bali

The Independent UK

British man sentenced to 10 months in Bali for drug offenses after death penalty charge dropped

A court on the Indonesian tourist island of Bali has sentenced a British man to 10 months in jail for drug offenses after a charge that could carry the death penalty was dropped

International Business Times

Nuclear Option: Indonesia Seeks To Grow Energy, Cut Emissions

Indonesia is hoping going nuclear can help it meet soaring energy demand while taming emissions, but faces serious challenges to its goal of a first small modular reactor by 2032.

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No land, no future: The dilemma facing rural youth in Indonesia

Every morning, Indah (18 years old) wakes early to catch the company bus from her coastal village in Maros Regency, South Sulawesi. She travels for over one hour to a shrimp manufacturing warehouse in the urban outskirts of Makassar City—the capital of the province.

The Independent UK

Man accused of smuggling cocaine to Bali faces death by firing squad

About 530 people, including 96 foreigners, are currently on death row in Indonesia

International Business Times

Indonesia, China Agree To Bolster Ties Ahead Of ASEAN Summit

Chinese Premier Li Qiang warned on Sunday that the rise of "unilateralism and protectionism" could threaten the global economic and trade order, as he reaffirmed Beijing's ties with Jakarta on Sunday during his visit to Indonesia ahead of a regional summit in Kuala Lumpur.

The Independent UK

Indonesian president and Chinese premier meet to discuss expanding trade during US trade war

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has met with Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto to discuss ways to expand trade and investment during the U.S. global trade war and while economic globalization faces headwinds

Radio France Internationale

Macron heads to Vietnam as France seeks bigger role in Indo-Pacific

French President Emmanuel Macron begins a tour of Southeast Asia on Sunday, starting with Vietnam – the first visit by a French leader in a decade. The trip is part of France’s push to deepen economic ties in the region, counter China’s influence and navigate tensions over human rights –…

The Independent UK

The four ‘high risk’ countries to face new strict checks in EU

Campaigners criticised the EU decision to impose the strictest checks on only four nations

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Mattresses prices are expected to soar due to tariffs — what to expect and when

Shopping for a new mattress? Learn how tariffs could drive up prices, and why some mattresses could be hit harder than others.

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