Indonesia

Singapore and Indonesia Launch Defence Alumni Initiative

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Singapore and Indonesia officially launched the Indonesia-Singapore (INDOSIN) Defence Alumni initiative on Tuesday, July 14, in Jakarta. The program, known as Persahabatan Alumni Pertahanan (PERSAHAN), aims to formalize and maintain professional and personal ties between generations of military officers from the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and the Indonesian National Defence Forces (TNI). Establishing the PERSAHAN … Read more

S&P Keeps Indonesia’s Credit Rating Stable Amid Temporary Fiscal Challenges

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S&P affirmed Indonesia’s BBB/A-2 sovereign credit ratings on July 13, citing the country’s growth prospects and relatively light net external debt. While Moody’s and Fitch shifted their outlooks to negative earlier this year, S&P maintains a stable outlook based on the expectation that Indonesia will keep its annual deficit ceiling at 3 per cent. S&P … Read more

Bintang Shaolin Soccer Leases 18 Studio Supports Kung Fu Soccer

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Hong Kong actress Cecilia Cheung has mobilized significant support for Stephen Chow’s latest cinematic project, Kung Fu Soccer, by purchasing 18 private cinema screenings. According to reports from CNN Indonesia and The Sun, Cheung distributed free tickets to fans to boost the film’s profile, marking a high-profile endorsement that highlights the enduring professional bond between … Read more

Kung Fu Soccer Premier Release: China’s Hottest Summer Blockbuster!

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Stephen Chow’s Kung Fu Soccer earned over 455 million yuan (approximately Rp1.21 trillion) within its first two days of release in China, according to CNN Indonesia. The film, which marks Chow’s return after a seven-year hiatus, dominated the domestic market by securing 48.2% of all national screening slots on its opening day. Market Dominance and … Read more

The History of Indonesian Adoptions in the Netherlands

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Adoptees from Indonesia to the Netherlands are uncovering evidence of falsified adoption documentation, a trend that complicates their efforts to trace biological origins. According to reports from Tempo, the discovery of fraudulent paperwork—including birth records and family details—has left individuals, such as Nani Keizer, unable to verify their identities or locate their biological families. The … Read more

Marian Pilgrimage in Flores Promotes Environmental Stewardship

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Bishop Maksimus Regus of Labuan Bajo inaugurated the Great Procession of Maria Assumpta Nusantara on July 10, launching a weeks-long pilgrimage across Indonesia’s Flores Island. The event, which precedes the annual Golo Koe Festival in August, emphasizes a connection between Marian devotion and ecological responsibility, calling on the faithful to prioritize the protection of the … Read more

Indonesia Slashes Visa-Free Entry by 87% to Tighten Security

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Indonesia’s Directorate General of Immigration has slashed Visa-Free Entry issuance by 87.91 percent during the first half of 2026, pivoting toward a “selective policy” model. According to Director General Hendarsam Marantoko, the agency has shifted focus from high-volume tourism to economic value and national security, resulting in 52,999 visa-free entries compared to 438,423 during the … Read more

Who Is Febrie Adriansyah? The Prosecutor at the Center of Indonesia’s Corruption Probe

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Febrie Adriansyah, a senior Indonesian anti-corruption prosecutor, resigned from his position as deputy attorney general for special crimes on July 11 following a police investigation into allegations of bribery, money laundering, and corruption. Authorities conducting raids across Jakarta, South Tangerang, and Bogor discovered cash and gold bullion valued at approximately Rp540 billion, or RM140 million. … Read more

Indonesian Startup Dreams Shattered: Youth Fear Economic Fallout After Founder’s Jail Sentence

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Nadiem Makarim, the co-founder of unicorn Gojek and former Indonesian education minister, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for corruption. The court found Makarim guilty of manipulating tender specifications for the procurement of over 1 million Google Chromebooks for schools, resulting in $US125 million in state losses, according to prosecutors. The Chromebook Procurement … Read more

Canada-Indonesia Trade Gap: $7B Commerce Fails to Boost Ties

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Indonesia and Canada are utilizing the newly signed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (ICA-CEPA) to address an “underperforming” trade relationship that currently nears $7 billion annually. According to Canadian Ambassador to Indonesia Jess Dutton, the agreement aims to unlock growth in aerospace, energy, agriculture, and technology by reducing tariffs and increasing investor certainty. ICA-CEPA Tariff Reductions … Read more

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