Indonesia, Japan reach deal on Jakarta-Surabaya medium-speed rail project
JAKARTA, Sep 25, 2019, Kyodo. Indonesia and Japan signed a deal Tuesday on an outline…
Indonesia
Indonesia is one of the 12 founding members of APEC. It is an economy with a population of 261 million people. When it co-founded APEC in 1989, Indonesia’s real GDP was USD 288 billion, and its real per capita GDP was USD 1,600. By 2016, its real GDP more than tripled at USD 1 trillion, while its per capita GDP more than doubled at USD 4,000.
[Ratings] Asia Pacific is home to 35 of the Top 50 International Megahubs 2019: OAG’s Index
OAG, the world’s leading provider of travel data and insight, released its Megahubs Index 2019….
At least 20 killed, dozens injured in Papua unrest: Indonesia military
JAKARTA/WAMENA, Sep 24, 2019, CNA. At least 20 people were killed and dozens more injured…
Jakarta plans soil tests to spot plantation firms causing haze
JAKARTA, Sep 24, 2019, The Straits Times. Indonesia plans to conduct soil tests to identify…
Three Indonesian fishermen kidnapped off Lahad Datu, believed brought to Tawi-Tawi
KOTA KINABALU, Sep 24, 2019, MalayMail. Three Indonesian fishermen are believed to have been kidnapped…
Southern Thailand, including Phuket and Hat Yai, shrouded in haze caused by Indonesian fires
BANGKOK, Sep 23, 2019, The Straits Times. Several parts of southern Thailand were shrouded in…
[Dialogue] ‘The world is ready for Russian halal products’: IAIB’s chief Marat Kabaev
In October Samara is hosting two large-scale international events: Volga Investment Summit and World Halal…
Indonesia launches electronic driver’s license on Sept 22
JAKARTA, Sep 23, 2019, VNA. Indonesia on September 22 launched an electronic driver’s license that…
Airport closed, gunfire reported in Papua protest ‘chaos’
JAKARTA, Sep 23, 2019, Reuters. Indonesian security forces have battled to restore order in a…
LG Chemical to build lithium battery production facility in Indonesia
JAKARTA, Sep 23, 2019, ANTARA. South Korea’s LG Chemical is considering building a facility to…
Jakarta to host 2020 Formula E
JAKARTA, Sep 22, 2019, Jakarta Globe. Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan announced on Friday the city…
Formula 1 race on as haze clears over Singapore
SINGAPORE, Sep 21, 2019, AFP. Singapore’s skies cleared Friday and air quality improved as smog…