The Latest Breaking News from Jakarta

JAKARTA: Indonesia has banned ingredients linked to the deaths of 70 children in The Gambia from cough syrups as it investigates acute kidney damage that has killed more than 20 children in Jakarta this year.

Indonesia on Saturday banned ingredients linked to the deaths of 70 children in Gambia from cough syrups in the Southeast Asian country as it investigates acute kidney damage that has killed more than 20 children in the capital Jakarta this year.

Jakarta’s severe flooding is happening more often and with more intensity. A new approach might hold the key to moving forward.

JAKARTA: Indonesia has approved its first domestically-produced Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use for people over 18, the chief of the country's food and drugs agency (BPOM) was quoted by news media as saying on Wednesday.

Foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) will gather in Jakarta next month to narrow topics to be discussed at the group's summit in November, the Indonesian government said Friday.

MUMBAI: VFS Global on Monday announced its exclusive agreement with TLP, the Immigration Department for Republic of Indonesia and Bank Mandiri, to provide online pre-payment of fees, fast-track access and concierge services to international passengers upon arrival in Jakarta.

JAKARTA: Southeast Asian nations need to more than double their annual investment in renewable energy to meet climate goals, according to a new report.

JAKARTA: Indonesia is trying to attract more “digital nomads” to its shores by offering a more flexible visa, the country’s tourism minister said, in a move welcomed by the tourism industry on Bali.

The popular governor of Indonesia's capital Jakarta on Thursday said he is "prepared" to run for president of the world's third-largest democracy in 2024, despite not yet securing the support of any political party.