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Indonesia: From Economic Challenges to Election Prep

China - cooperation - economic challenges - elections - Indonesia - Malaysia - sustainability - tourism

Discover how Indonesia's economic ties with China and upcoming election preparations are making headlines. From boosting cooperation to safety concerns, Indonesia is in the spotlight!

Indonesia is at the center of attention for various reasons, from economic challenges to election preparations. The country's economic relationship with China has faced obstacles due to deadly accidents at Chinese-owned industrial sites. Despite this, Malaysia's Ambassador to Indonesia is determined to enhance collaboration between the two nations, striving for broader cooperation.

On the political front, Indonesia is gearing up for its upcoming elections, with the Minister of Investment urging young Indonesians to contribute to achieving the Golden Indonesia goal. As election-related spending increases, the country braces for a significant economic shift.

Moreover, sustainability concerns loom over Indonesia's booming data center industry, highlighting the need to address environmental impacts. Meanwhile, Indonesia's significant tourism potential is recognized internationally, with Lake Toba in North Sumatra making it to The New York Times' coveted '52 Places to Go' list.

In conclusion, Indonesia's dynamic landscape reflects a blend of economic challenges, political fervor, and environmental considerations. As the country navigates these diverse issues, it remains a focal point for global attention.

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Commentary: Will the 'China factor' become an election issue in ... (CNA)

Indonesia's economic relationship with China has been marred by deadly accidents at Chinese-built and owned industrial sites in the archipelago, ...

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Malaysia's ambassador strives to boost broader cooperation with ... (Malay Mail)

JAKARTA, Jan 15 โ€” The Ambassador of Malaysia to Indonesia, Datuk Syed Md Hasrin Tengku Hussin, intends to enhance ongoing collaboration with Indonesia in ...

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Minister invites youth to help achieve Golden Indonesia goal (ANTARA)

Minister of Investment and head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), Bahlil Lahadalia, has urged young Indonesians to collaborate with the ...

Indonesia's foreign debt rises to 400.9 bln USD (Xinhua)

JAKARTA, Jan. 15 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia recorded foreign debt of 400.9 billion U.S. dollars as of November 2023, rising 2.0 percent compared to the same ...

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Sustainability concerns loom over Indonesia's data centre boom (Eco-Business)

Indonesia's soaring post-pandemic digital economy is being powered mainly by coal. The archipelago needs to find ways to decouple rapid data centre growth ...

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Indonesia: Protect Newly Arrived Rohingya Refugees [EN/ID ... (ReliefWeb)

Investigate, Prevent Anti-Rohingya Violence in Aceh. (Jakarta) โ€“ Indonesian authorities should immediately stop all pushbacks of boats carrying ethnic ...

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Indonesia says 'strong indication' of safety procedure violation in ... (Reuters)

Indonesian government said on Tuesday there was a strong indication of a safety procedure violation that led to a fire at a nickel smelter on Sulawesi ...

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Indonesia to inspect all smelters after deadly nickel... (The Malaysian Reserve)

Indonesia will inspect all of the country's smelters to ensure they comply with local regulations following last month's deadly blast at a nickel facility ...

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Indonesia Attracts Thousands Of Norwegian Visitors At Travel Expo ... (Kementerian Luar Negeri)

Visitor enthusiasm was quite high, with more than 7,000 prospective travellers attending. The participation of the Indonesian Embassy in Oslo (KBRI Oslo) played ...

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Indonesia says 'strong indication' of safety violation led to fire at ... (South China Morning Post)

The Indonesian government said on Tuesday there was a strong indication of a safety procedure violation that led to a fire at a nickel smelter on Sulawesi ...

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Indonesia says 'strong indication' of safety violation in deadly nickel ... (The Straits Times)

Victims at Morowali Regional Hospital after an explosion on Dec 24, 2023, at a nickel smelter furnace in Morowali in Indonesia's Central Sulawesi province.

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Indonesia says 'strong indication' of safety procedure violation in ... (The Star Online)

JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesian government said on Tuesday there was a strong indication of a safety procedure violation that led to a fire at a nickel ...

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Election-related spending in Indonesia fuels country's economic ... (The Business Times)

[JAKARTA] With campaigning for Indonesia's upcoming presidential election now in its final weeks, spending by the government and political parties is also ...

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Indonesia's Lake Toba among New York Times' 52 Places to Go List ... (English Tempo.co)

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The New York Times has listed Lake Toba in North Sumatra as one of the "52 Places To Go in 2024." Published on January 8, the annual ...

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Protecting high-value potentials of Indonesian seas - Academia ... (Jakarta Post)

Indonesia ranks second globally in aquaculture, producing seaweed, shrimp, grouper, snapper, and milkfish. According to the State of World Fisheries and ...

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7 of the best things to do with kids in Bali, Indonesia (Lonely Planet Travel News)

With water parks, beach clubs and marine life, Indonesia's Bali is a wonderful place to visit as a family. Here are the island's best experiences.

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Bank Indonesia Is Expected to Keep Key Interest Rate Unchanged (Bloomberg)

Indonesia's central bank will likely leave the benchmark interest rate unchanged for a third straight month as it remains watchful of the rupiah as also ...

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Stocks to watch as Indonesia elects replacement for... (The Malaysian Reserve)

ON FEB 14, some 205 million Indonesians will be eligible to vote in elections to decide who will succeed Joko Widowo, popularly known as Jokowi, who has.

Indonesia's 2024 Presidential Campaigns: Hyper-local and ... (fulcrum.sg)

A recent survey shows that younger Indonesian voters, like their older fellow citizens, still hold traditional media and in-person conversations in high ...

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M&C Saatchi Indonesia goes independent; Anish Daryani takes ... (Campaign Asia-Pacific)

Amidst ongoing restructuring at M&C Saatchi globally, Indonesia president director Daryani acquires the profit-making Indonesia entity and eyes the ...

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Indonesia Set to Stand Pat on Key Rate With Wary Eye on Prices ... (BNN)

All 28 economists in a Bloomberg survey expect Bank Indonesia to keep the benchmark BI-Rate at 6% on Wednesday. Such a decision will be in line with Governor ...

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Anish Daryani acquires M&C Saatchi Indonesia; exiting from M&C ... (Campaign Brief Asia)

M&C Saatchi Group's 55% equity in the business has been acquired by Daryani for an undisclosed sum. Cofounding partners Dami Sidharta, Chief Creative Officer, ...

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Indonesia's presidential frontrunner falters in debate but could win ... (The Interpreter)

Indonesia's presidential election is heating up โ€“ so much that poll leader Prabowo Subianto nearly lost his cool. A televised debate between the candidates ...

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Logistics prep in full swing a month before Indonesia elections (The Star Online)

JAKARTA: With less than a month left before the general election, election organisers have been busy preparing the logistics for the country's biggest ...

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Canvassing Indonesia's Future Foreign Policy: How Do the Three ... (Australian Institute of International Affairs)

The political campaigns for Indonesia's 2024 presidential election are in full swing. Since the incumbent president, Joko (Jokowi) Widodo, is constitutionally ...

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Indonesia plans to offer 10 oil and gas blocks in 2024 (Reuters)

Indonesia plans to seek bids on 10 oil and gas blocks this year as the country seeks to increase its reserves amid sluggish output, an energy ministry ...

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One woman holds sway in Indonesia's all-men presidential... (The Malaysian Reserve)

Khofifah Indar Parawansa (picture), the governor of East Java, Indonesia's second largest province, is once again seen as instrumental to a presidential victory ...

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Indonesia Should Advocate for Full ASEAN Membership to the G20 ... (Australian Institute of International Affairs)

With Southeast Asia's economic and political future, there are growing calls to invite ASEAN to take a seat at the G20. Questions however hang over ASEAN's ...

Fitch Affirms Pupuk Indonesia at 'AAA(idn)' with Stable Outlook ... (Fitch Ratings)

Fitch Ratings-Jakarta-17 January 2024: Fitch Ratings Indonesia has affirmed PT Pupuk Indonesia (Persero)'s (PTPI) National Long-Term Rating and the rati.

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Indonesia gears up ahead of the 2024 Election: Key milestones and ... (Lexology)

Indonesia, known for its vibrant Democracy, is set to embark on a defining moment that will determine the course of its governance. This electoralโ€ฆ

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Despite recent tragedies, Indonesia's volcano tourism continues to ... (ABC News)

As one of the most volcanically active regions on earth, Indonesia's mountains attract thousands of visitors each year. But the deaths of 24 hikers last ...

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