Indonesia

2022-05-17 Indonesia’s Policy Gives Malaysia Edge in Palm Oil Export

Indonesia is the world’s biggest palm oil producer. But its “unpredictable” export policies may help Malaysia become the main supplier…

3 years ago

2020-12-15 An Online Market Grows in Indonesia

Rani Nurwitawati worked for 17 years at an Indonesian market research company and never thought she would lose her job.…

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2020-09-14 Indonesia’s Capital Under Virus Order, Hospitals Nearly Full

Main streets were less crowded Monday as Jakarta began two weeks of social restrictions to slow a rise of coronavirus…

5 years ago

2020-07-05 Indonesia Cuts Back on Fire Protection

Budget cuts caused by the coronavirus crisis have forced Indonesia to reduce fire patrols and protection for some of the world's most…

5 years ago

2020-01-03 Indonesia Seeds Clouds to Block Rain from Flooded Capital

Indonesia's air force has seeded clouds with salt in an effort to stop rain from falling on the flooded capital,…

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2019-12-26 Indonesia and Thailand Mark Tsunami Anniversary

People in Indonesia and Thailand gathered on Thursday to mark the 15th anniversary of the Indian Ocean tsunami. The tsunami hit…

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2019-10-25 Indonesia Blames Boeing Design, Other Problems for Deadly Lion Air Crash

Indonesian investigators say a combination of design problems and other issues were to blame for a Boeing 737 Max 8…

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2015-10-15 Indonesia Asks Neighbors to Help Fight Forest Fires

The president of Indonesia is asking for foreign help to fight forest and agricultural fires in his country. Until now,…

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2015-05-20 Indonesia, Malaysia Agree to Temporarily Shelter Migrants

Indonesia and Malaysia have agreed to provide temporary shelter to thousands of migrants and human trafficking victims trapped at sea. The agreement…

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2015-05-11 Thousands of Migrants Arriving in Indonesia, Malaysia

Since Sunday, more than 2,000 people have arrived in Indonesia and Malaysia by boat. Thousands of others could follow. They…

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2015-02-25 Indonesia Pushes Back on Foreign Executions Pressure

Indonesian President Joko Widodo is pushing back at foreign pressure over plans to execute drug traffickers. The president spoke in Jakarta…

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2015-01-22 Indonesia Faces Criticism for Executing Drug Offenders

Indonesia is facing widespread international criticism after executing six people, including five foreigners. All six were found guilty of violating…

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2014-12-20 Indonesia Reports Increase in Citizens Joining Islamic State

Indonesia estimates that more than 350 of its citizens are now in Syria or Iraq to fight with Islamic State militants. That would…

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2014-10-28 Indonesia’s New Cabinet Gets Mixed Reaction

Since the beginning of his political career, Joko Widodo has worked hard to separate himself from Indonesia's political leadership. Observers say…

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2014-09-19 Bill Could Harm Indonesia’s Democratic Gains

Many Indonesians are talking about a bill under consideration in parliament. If approved, the measure would end direct elections for local mayors and governors…

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