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Indonesia: Prabowo’s populism clashes with economic realities

The Interpreter · July 8, 2025

Indonesia has failed to negotiate down it’s 32 per cent tariff levels from April even after some last minute concessions by the Indonesian government. Indonesia has a small trade exposure to the US but is constrained by market aversion to...

Indonesia: Technology Empowering Education and Cultural Heritage

OpenGov Asia · July 7, 2025

Indonesia is embracing digital innovation to drive inclusive education and safeguard its rich cultural legacy. From expanding internet access in schools to preserving ancient scripts through mobile applications, the government is harnessing...

The Best Backpacking Backpacks to Carry Your Gear On Every Trek

Travel + Leisure ·

I was fortunate enough to spend some time backpacking through Europe right after I graduated from undergrad, and I will never forget standing in REI with my mom and grandma before the trip, looking at the long wall of backpack after backpack,...

Trump maintains 32% tariff as Indonesia negotiates: Official

Antara · July 8, 2025

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The governments of Indonesia and the United States are still engaged in talks following the recent announcement of a 32-percent tariff on Indonesian products, Deputy Minister of Trade Dyah Roro Esti Widya Putri stated. She noted...

China extends visa-free entry to over 70 countries to draw tourists

The Hindu · July 8, 2025

Foreign tourists are trickling back to China after the country loosened its visa policy to unprecedented levels. Citizens from 74 countries can now enter China for up to 30 days without a visa, a big jump from previous regulations. The government...

Get to Know Hairil Mukhlis, the General Manager at Citadines Sudirman Jakarta and Citadines Gatot Subroto Jakarta

Indonesia Expat · July 8, 2025

This Aceh native is ready to usher in the golden age for two of the most exciting, up-and-coming serviced residence properties in Jakarta. Indonesia Expat had a chance to get to know Hairil Mukhlis who, at such an impressively young age, is...

Flight delays after volcano erupts in popular holiday hotspot

9News · July 8, 2025

Some flights between Australia and Bali have been delayed after an Indonesian volcano erupted for the second time in recent months. Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupted on Monday and sent a cloud of ash 18 kilometres into the sky at the popular...

Residents wear masks as volcanic ash blankets villages near erupting Indonesian volcano

95.5 WSB - Georgia · July 8, 2025

MAUMERE, Indonesia — (AP) — Residents wore masks to protect themselves from thick volcanic ash that blanketed roads and green rice fields in villages in south-central Indonesia as rumbling Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupted Tuesday for a second...

World Associated Press Residents wear masks as volcanic ash blankets villages near erupting Indonesian volcano

Yahoo News ·

MAUMERE, Indonesia (AP) — Residents wore masks to protect themselves from thick volcanic ash that blanketed roads and green rice fields in villages in south-central Indonesia as rumbling Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupted Tuesday for a second...

Ash blankets villages as Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi erupts again; lava, gas clouds travel 5km; Bali flights disrupted

The Times of India ·

Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki in Indonesia erupted for a second day, blanketing villages with ash and spewing lava. Over 10,000 residents have been affected, with schools closed and airports shut down. The volcano is on high alert, and authorities are...

Lava and ash spews 4km into the air as Indonesia volcano erupts again

The Independent (U.S.) · July 8, 2025

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

U’s boss discusses futures for players left behind from Indonesia tour

Oxford Mail ·

The U’s arrived towards the end of last week, with Jordan Thorniley, Owen Dale and Will Goodwin among the noticeable first team absentees. Those three players are likely to be loaned out or sold dependent on what offers come in for them, and...

World News | China Extends Visa-free Entry to over 70 Countries to Draw Tourists

Latestly · July 8, 2025

Washington, Jul 8 (AP) Foreign tourists are trickling back to China after the country loosened its visa policy to unprecedented levels. Citizens from 74 countries can now enter China for up to 30 days without a visa, a big jump from previous...

China extends visa-free entry to more than 70 countries to draw tourists

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia ·

While most tourist sites are still packed with far more domestic tourists than foreigners, travel companies and tour guides are now bracing for a bigger influx in anticipation of summer holiday goers coming to China. “I’m practically overwhelmed...

Trump hits Malaysia with 25% tariffs, 32% on Indonesia as he announces new tariff rates on 14 countries

The Business Times Singapore · July 7, 2025

[WASHINGTON] US President Donald Trump on Monday began telling trade partners – from powerhouse suppliers like Japan and South Korea to minor players – that sharply higher US tariffs will start on Aug 1, marking a new phase in the trade war he...

Bali flights cancelled as Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki eruption causes holiday chaos

PerthNow · July 8, 2025

Flights to holiday hotspot Bali are being cancelled for a second day running as a volcanic ash cloud plays havoc with passengers’ travel plans. Virgin Australia and Jetstar cancelled several flights on Monday after Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki...

Anthony Albanese’s China visit: Prime Minister set to travel to Beijing, Shanghai and Chengdu from Saturday

The West Australian · July 8, 2025

Anthony Albanese has confirmed his visit to China from Saturday, when he is heading to Beijing, Shanghai and Chengdu. The Prime Minister is expected to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang for the annual bilateral leaders’...

Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano erupts sending ash 11 miles high into sky

New York Post · July 7, 2025

Indonesia’s rumbling Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupted Monday, sending a column of volcanic materials as high as 11 miles into the sky and depositing ash on villages. The volcano has been at the highest alert level since last month and no...

Indonesia volcano erupts, sending searing-hot ash 11 miles high

CBS News ·

Indonesia's rumbling Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupted twice on Monday, sending a column of volcanic materials up to 11 miles into the sky, dumping ash on villages and causing dozens flight cancellations. No casualties were immediately reported....

Volcanic Eruption Disrupts Flights in Indonesia

Sada Elbalad · July 7, 2025

Mon 07 Jul 2025 | 09:49 PM At least 24 flights were canceled on Monday at Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport following the eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki in eastern Indonesia, according to airport director general Ahmad Syaifuddin...