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Indonesia’s Last-Minute Withdrawal Forces Cancellation Of World Beach Games

Insufficient time to find replacement as Jakarta refuses to release budget; Israel's participation a sticking point

Zenger

McDonald's makes historic change to menu by launching £185 wedding package

The fast food chain has started with the wedding package in Jakarta, Indonesia - where guests get the choice of 100 chicken burgers and 100 McNugget boxes, or the same amount of cheeseburgers and chicken fingers

Daily Mirror

Competitiveness affects Indonesia ties

Just two years ago, Thailand and Indonesia commemorated the 70th anniversary of relations, with both sides holding events to celebrate. Over the year, they mapped out various plans that would boost bilateral ties with the aim of establishing and hastening a "strategic partnership". These included strengthening political and economic relations,…

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Indonesia cites deforestation decline from stricter controls

JAKARTA: Indonesia, home to a third of the world's rainforests, has seen its annual deforestation drop by 8.4%, its environment ministry said on Monday, attributing the fall to better control of fires and stricter permitting for tree clearance.

Bangkok Post

Jake Dennis aiming for five in a row as Formula E title fight heats up in Portland debut

A three-way fight for the title involving Pascal Wehlrein, Jake Dennis and Nick Cassidy

The Independent UK

UN: Asean must hold Myanmar junta accountable

JAKARTA: Southeast Asian neighbours of conflict-riven Myanmar must consider imposing measures to hold its military rulers accountable, a United Nations expert said on Wednesday, adding the bloc is “deadlocked” over how to resolve the ongoing crisis.

Bangkok Post

Prime Road Power looks to Indonesia

SET-listed Prime Road Power, an operator of solar farms and provider of solar panel installation services, is planning to embark on a renewable energy business in Indonesia next year to benefit from Jakarta's efforts to speed up its clean energy development.

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Emperor, Empress take impromptu golf cart ride

JAKARTA -- Indonesian President Joko Widodo treated the visiting Emperor and Empress to an unscheduled ride on a golf cart on Monday, driving them to a botanical garden close to the Bogor Palace in West Java near Jakarta.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Emperor inspects drainage pump station in Jakarta

JAKARTA -- The Emperor on Sunday visited a flood-control facility in Jakarta as part of a goodwill visit to Indonesia.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Ratchanok falls to old nemesis in semis

Ratchanok Intanon bowed out in the women's singles semi-finals of the US$1,250,000 Indonesia Open in Jakarta on Saturday.

Bangkok Post

Emperor, Empress land in Jakarta on 1st overseas goodwill trip

The Emperor and Empress landed in Jakarta on Saturday evening for their first official visit to Indonesia. It is the Imperial couple's first overseas goodwill trip since the Emperor ascended the throne.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Indonesia Open badminton: Satwik-Chirag enter final, Prannoy exits in semifinals

Indian men’s doubles duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty fought hard to advance to the final, but it was curtains for HS Prannoy in the men’s singles semifinals of the Indonesia Open World Tour Super 1000 event in Jakarta on June 17.

The Hindu

Japanese emperor begins state visit to Indonesia

JAKARTA: Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako arrived in the Indonesian capital Jakarta on Saturday for their first state visit since ascending the Chrysanthemum Throne in 2019.

Bangkok Post

Indonesia Open badminton | Prannoy, Satwik-Chirag enter semifinals; Srikanth bows out

India’s Kidambi Srikanth fought hard before losing to China’s Li Shi Feng in a tough three-game men’s singles quarterfinal of the Indonesia Open World Tour Super 1000 event, in Jakarta on June 16.

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Bangkok Post

TikTok to invest billions of dollars in Southeast Asia

JAKARTA: Short video app TikTok, owned by China's ByteDance, said on Thursday it would invest billions of United States dollars in Southeast Asia over the next few years, as it doubles down on the region amid intensifying global scrutiny over its data security.

Bangkok Post

Thai women's doubles pairs brighten day

Thai women's doubles pairs Benyapa Aimsaard/Nuntakarn Aimsaard and Jongkolphan Kititharakul/Rawinda Prajongjai moved into the last 16 of the US$1,250,000 BWF Indonesia Open in Jakarta on Wednesday.

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Indonesia confirms buying used fighter jets for $800m

JAKARTA: Indonesia confirmed on Wednesday it had bought 12 Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets previously used by Qatar, defending the nearly US$800 million deal as a fast way to upgrade the air force after it was criticised by lawmakers who said the planes were too old.

The Hindu

Indonesia Open badminton championship | Sindhu, Prannoy make prequarters; Treesa-Gayatri bow out

Star Indian shuttler P.V. Sindhu roared back to form, ousting home favourite Gregoria Mariska Tunjung in straight games in the opening round of the Indonesia Open World Tour Super 1000 event, in Jakarta.

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Motorsport

Dennis feels his Formula E title challenge is "back alive"

Dennis enjoyed a strong showing in the Indonesian double-header, qualifying on the front row for the first time since the season opener in Mexico City before going on to finish second in each of the two races.

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Indonesian tribal group wants internet shut off

JAKARTA: An Indigenous community in Indonesia has requested an internet blackout in their area to minimise the "negative impact" of the online world, officials said Friday.

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Indonesia volcano erupts twice, spewing big ash cloud

JAKARTA: Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano erupted twice in just over one hour on Friday, spewing volcanic ash as high as 3,000 metres (9,843 feet) into the air, according to country's volcanology agency.

Bangkok Post

Isuzu to relocate factory from Thailand to Indonesia

JAKARTA: Isuzu Motors plans to relocate a factory from Thailand, where it is the top-selling pickup truck producer, to Indonesia and could start production as early as next year, Indonesia’s industry minister said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Indonesia's delayed China-funded rail project beset by fresh problems

Indonesia's transport ministry and three consultants have pushed back on a China-funded consortium's plan to start full commercial operations of the country's $7.3 billion first high-speed train service in August, an internal document shows.

Motorsport

How Porsche bounced back from Formula E "slump" to win in Jakarta

Porsche had marked itself out as a clear favourite for the title at the beginning of Formula E's Gen3 era, when factory driver Pascal Wehrlein and Andretti ace Jake Dennis locked out the top two spots in Mexico City and Diriyah, with Wehrlein even taking a rare double win in…

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Indonesia braces for punishing dry season

JAKARTA: Indonesia is expecting a severe dry season from the impact of the El Nino weather pattern, threatening harvests and raising the risks of forest fires, the head of its weather agency said on Tuesday.

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