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Indonesia's sinking, congested capital is moving to new city

In constructing a purpose-built capital, Indonesia will be taking a path that others have in the past, including Pakistan, Brazil and Myanmar

Indonesia starts construction of $2.3 billion coal gasification plant

In 2021, Indonesia consumed 7.95 million tonnes of LPG, 6.4 million tonnes of which were imported,

Indonesia reports first two deaths from Omicron Covid-19 variant

Indonesia's Health Ministry confirmed the first two deaths from the Omicron coronavirus variant amid a spike in cases triggered by the more infectious virus.

Singtel buys minority stake in Indonesian bank for about $35 mn

Singapore Telecommunications, Southeast Asia's largest telecommunications operator, said it has bought a 16.3% stake in PT Bank Fama International for 500 billion rupiah ($34.9 million)

G20 to play key role in development of global health infra: Joko Widodo

He said the International Monetary Fund (IMF) should be tasked to mobilise resources to revitalise global health architecture

Covid-19 pandemic: Indonesia reports 850 new cases, 8 more deaths

The rate of the country's national vaccination continues to rise

Indonesia expects 2022 fiscal deficit to shrink to 4.3% of GDP: Report

A smaller fiscal deficit means the government could reduce its bond issuance target for 2022

Indonesia hopes to decide on coal export resumption in coming days: Min

Southeast Asia's biggest economy suspended coal exports on Jan 1 after state power utility PLN reported critically low inventory levels of the fuel, putting it on the brink of widespread power outage

Indonesian authorities hold talks on coal distribution problems, export ban

Indonesia is yet to reach a decision on lifting its coal export ban as authorities discussed overcoming logistic issues that have slowed efforts to distribute coal to domestic power plants

Global natural gas shortage worsens as India, Indonesia join the hunt

Indian Oil Corp. and Gujarat State Petroleum Corp. have recently bought spot cargoes of liquefied natural gas after being absent from the market for months, according to traders

5.8-magnitude earthquake strikes Sulawesi province in central Indonesia

A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Southeast Sulawesi province in central Indonesia early Wednesday

Indonesia warns coal supply crunch not over as China prices rally

Indonesia has warned that its coal supply situation remains critical, ahead of Wednesday's review of its export ban

7.3 magnitude earthquake strikes off Banda Sea in eastern Indonesia

An earthquake measuring 7.3 magnitude hit the Banda Sea in the eastern part of Indonesia on Thursday with minor damages reported

Indonesia to let Boeing 737 Max fly again after 2018 crash

Earlier this month, China became the last major market to approve the Boeing 737 Max after the United States allowed flights to resume in December 2020

Indonesia reports 255 fresh coronavirus cases, 6 more deaths

The number of COVID-19 cases in Indonesia rose by 255 in the past 24 hours, bringing the total tally to 4,261,667, with the death toll adding by 6 to 144,053, the Indonesian Health Ministry reported

GMR partners with Angkasa Pura II for Medan Airport in Indonesia

GMR Airports, a part of the GMR group, had in November won the bid for this high growth potential brownfield airport, through a closely contested international competitive bid process

Indonesian authorities raise Semeru volcano alert, fearing new eruption

Indonesian authorities raised the alert level for the highest volcano on Java island, saying Mount Semeru could blow up again.

Indonesia's economy to grow by 3.7% in 2021, 5.2% in 2022: World Bank

The World Bank has estimated that Indonesia's economy would grow by 3.7 per cent in 2021 and by 5.2 per cent in 2022, if there are no other severe waves of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Indonesia lifts tsunami alert issued after 7.3 magnitude undersea quake

Indonesia lifted a tsunami alert Tuesday following a magnitude 7.3 undersea earthquake that struck off Flores Island, triggering panic in a region prone to fatal quakes

Indonesians flee homes after powerful quake prompts tsunami warning

"Everyone ran out into the street," Agustinus Florianus, a resident of Maumere town on Flores island, told Reuters.