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Culture Minister vows to strengthen Indonesia's arts ecosystem

Jakarta, Aug. 22 -- Indonesia's Minister of Culture Fadli Zon has reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening the country's fine arts ecosystem through a range of strategic and inclusive programs. One... Read More


Culture is key in SE Asia's fight against corruption: Indonesia

Jakarta, Aug. 22 -- Indonesia's Minister of Culture Fadli Zon underscored the role of culture in fighting corruption during a series of Southeast Asia Parliamentarians Against Corruption (SEAPAC) meet... Read More


Indonesia's Whoosh train debt: Danantara, KAI explore rescue plan

Jakarta, Aug. 22 -- Danantara is partnering with PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) to seek a solution for the debt incurred by the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Train (KCJB), also known as Whoosh. Chief Ope... Read More


Indonesia's DPR approves early payment to secure 2026 Hajj services

Jakarta, Aug. 22 -- Indonesia's parliament has agreed to a government request to pay part of the 2026 Hajj costs in advance to make sure pilgrims get proper services during the pilgrimage in Saudi Ara... Read More


MSMEs receive environmentally friendly tourism training

Jakarta, Aug. 22 -- The Tourism Ministry, in collaboration with the International Labor Organization (ILO) and the Sustainable Tourism Initiative (STRIVE), held eco-friendly tourism business training ... Read More


Indonesia boosts synergy to tackle drug trafficking in eastern regions

Makassar, Aug. 22 -- The Indonesian government is strengthening institutional synergy to combat and prevent drug trafficking, particularly in the eastern regions. Husain Abdullah, special staff to th... Read More


Indonesia's footwear exports reach USD3.77B, ranking sixth globally

Batang, Aug. 22 -- Indonesia is now the sixth-largest footwear exporter in the world, with exports reaching USD 3.77 billion, according to Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita. The minister m... Read More


KPK names Deputy Minister Ebenezer as extortion suspect

Jakarta, Aug. 22 -- The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has named Deputy Minister of Manpower Immanuel Ebenezer Gerungan (IEG) as a suspect in an alleged extortion case on the processing of oc... Read More


Indonesia pushes AI talent training as it faces digital skills gap

Malang, Aug. 22 -- An Indonesian official has urged university students to strengthen their skills to meet the rising demand for artificial intelligence (AI) talent amid intensifying global competitio... Read More


Govt allocates 30 billion rupiahs to boost regional research

Jakarta, Aug. 22 -- The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology is allocating Rp30 billion (US$1.7 million) to strengthen regional research through the Social Collaboration for Community... Read More