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Indonesia gears for AI-driven deregulation amid GovTech push

Jakarta, Aug. 14 -- Chairperson of the National Economic Council (DEN), Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, has revealed that the Indonesian government is currently finalizing a framework to streamline regulatio... Read More


Riau Islands tightens border surveillance on foreigners

Indonesia, Aug. 13 -- The Indonesian immigration office in Riau Islands has stepped up border surveillance to prevent visa violations following the recent deportation of 35 foreign nationals from the ... Read More


Hainan free trade port set to pioneer China's high-standard opening up

Beijing, Aug. 13 -- China's Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) is set to launch an island-wide independent customs operation on Dec. 18, 2025, underscoring the country's wider push for high-standard opening... Read More


15 Chinese workers deported for violating stay permits

Indonesia, Aug. 13 -- The Tanjungpinang Immigration Office in Riau Islands announced the deportation of 15 Chinese nationals employed by PT Bintan Alumina Indonesia (BAI) in Bintan district for misusi... Read More


Baznas to deliver 800 tons of humanitarian aid to Palestine

Jakarta, Aug. 13 -- The Indonesian National Alms Agency (Baznas) is sending 800 tons of humanitarian aid for the people of Palestine who are experiencing an acute humanitarian crisis due to Israeli at... Read More


Govt warns officials against arrogance after Pati protests

Jakarta, Aug. 13 -- The central government has advised public officials against acting arrogantly, particularly when crafting and communicating policies, to avoid public anger, State Secretary Ministe... Read More


Indonesia rolls out new mountain climbing rules, Rinjani first

Jakarta, Aug. 13 -- Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni has announced that a new standard operating procedure (SOP) for mountain climbing will be applied across all national parks and nature tourism de... Read More


Indonesia weighs Galang Island hospital plan for Gaza patients

Jakarta, Aug. 13 -- State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi has said that the government is still finalizing the plan to prepare medical facilities at Galang Island in Riau Islands for Palestinians fro... Read More


Ministries, KND push literacy for people with disabilities

Jakarta, Aug. 13 -- The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education is working with the Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Culture and the National Commission on Disability (KND) to stren... Read More


Student internships can boost demographic bonus: govt

Jakarta, Aug. 13 -- Population and Family Planning Minister Wihaji has said that internships can support the achievement of the demographic bonus by enabling students to become productive members of s... Read More