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Death toll from China landslide rises to 51, 10 missing: authorities

A huge search and recovery operation has been underway since the disaster, involving over 1,080 rescue personnel, according to the statement

The Hindu 30 Jul 2026 11:11 pm

What the FCC ban on foreign-made robot vacuums means for your Roomba

The FCC's robot ban includes many of the world's most popular vacuums and lawn mowers. Is that Roomba in your closet a security risk?

ZDNet 30 Jul 2026 10:41 pm

I compared these popular sleep earbuds to my Oura Ring 5 - the results surprised me

The Ozlo Sleepbuds 2 improve on what made me fall in love with the first generation, but they're not perfect.

ZDNet 30 Jul 2026 10:40 pm

Minister pushes greener industrial estates across Indonesia

Environment Minister Mohammad Jumhur Hidayat has urged industrial estate operators to adopt greener industrial estate ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 10:13 pm

Creative economy development can reduce youth unemployment: Minister

Creative Economy Minister TeukuRiefkyHarsyanoted that creative economy development can potentially ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 10:11 pm

Your Windows download keeps getting bigger, and AI is to blame - here's why it matters

It's not your imagination. Windows installation files have been creeping up in size. It might even be fair to call them bloated. And you'll never guess where the problem comes from.

ZDNet 30 Jul 2026 9:48 pm

Govt seeks to integrate dairy cooperatives into MBG supply chain

The Indonesian Ministry of Cooperatives noted that the government is preparing the integrationof dairy ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 9:23 pm

Field service is 95% on board with AI but these legacy issues need attention

Almost all field service organizations use AI, and revenue gains in key areas offer insights for professionals in other business functions.

ZDNet 30 Jul 2026 9:02 pm

Creative economy new engine for Indonesia's economic growth: Minister

The creative economy has emerged as a key driver of Indonesia's economic growth, creating quality jobs while ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 8:38 pm

Prabowo leads signing of 62,000 subsidized home mortgages

President Prabowo Subianto led a simultaneous mass signing ceremony for 62,000 subsidized home mortgage agreements in ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 8:25 pm

Indonesia targets major progress on waste by end of 2027

President Prabowo Subianto has set a target for Indonesia to make significant progress in resolving its waste problem ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 7:46 pm

Indonesia detects 5,019 wildfire hotspots amid El Nio threat

Indonesias weather agency has detected 5,019 wildfire hotspots as of mid-July 2026, with the number rising ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 7:34 pm

Deputy Minister urges regional governments to create spaces for youth

Deputy Minister of Population and Family Development and Deputy Head of the National Population and Family Planning ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 7:28 pm

Indonesia shifts from automotive market to production base: Minister

Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmitasaid Indonesia is transforming from merelyan automotive ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 7:21 pm

Ministry assures cooking oil supply secure despite low DMO

The Trade Ministry has assured the public that the supply of cooking oil, including the subsidized Minyakita brand, ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 7:05 pm

Indonesia expands overseas scholarships for civil servants

The Ministry of Home Affairs is committed to strengthening the capacity of civil servants by expanding access to ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 6:48 pm

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is so good, I don't see the point of flip phones any more

Samsung is betting on an unorthodox form factor to take its foldables forward - and its own Z Flip could be the first casualty.

ZDNet 30 Jul 2026 6:42 pm

Prabowo urges cleaner Indonesia to boost tourism

President Prabowo Subianto said Indonesia must become a cleaner, more beautiful, and better-organized country to boost ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 6:25 pm

Indonesia to launch massive tree-planting drive, Prabowo says

President Prabowo Subianto has instructed the agriculture and forestry ministers to prepare high-quality tree seedlings ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 6:24 pm

Indonesia champions central-regional collaboration in TB control

Deputy Minister of Health Benjamin Paulus Octavianus stated that Indonesia is championing collaboration across central ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 6:22 pm

Govt rolls out 62,710 FLPP mortgages for low-income households

The government facilitated 62,710 units of Housing Financing Liquidity Facility (FLPP) mortgages to low-income ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 6:21 pm

Creative trips add economic value through experiences: Deputy Minister

Deputy Minister of Creative Economy Irene Umar said the creative trip concept offers a new approach that regional ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 6:19 pm

Indonesia promotes all auto technologies to cut emissions

Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita said the government does not view one automotive technology as competing ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 6:04 pm

Google Earth added Nano Banana, and I immediately reimagined Philly with zombies and evil clowns

Can Google Earth's new AI accurately redesign homes, recreate history, and imagine the future? I tested Nano Banana across several locations, and the results ranged from useful to gloriously absurd.

ZDNet 30 Jul 2026 6:00 pm

How I free up Windows disk space and shred sensitive data for free with open-source BleachBit

Running low on hard disk space or just want to get rid of junk files? The free BleachBit utility can easily handle that assignment. Here's why it beats Storage Sense.

ZDNet 30 Jul 2026 5:55 pm

Indonesia warns of heatstroke risk as drought drives up heat

Indonesia's weather agency on Thursday issued a health warning over rising risks of heatstroke and acute ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 5:17 pm

West Asia war LIVE: Pakistan Foreign Office says country is 'doing its utmost' to bring U.S., Iran back to negotiating table

U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to hit back hard at Iran after it attacked U.S. bases in Jordan on Wednesday, July 30, as the war in West Asia reignited and again drew in Iran's proxies

The Hindu 30 Jul 2026 5:13 pm

APEC urges stronger action to protect Asia-Pacific forests

Ministers and senior representatives from APEC economies called for stronger action to protect forests across the ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 5:08 pm

BMKG urges hydropower water rationing as El Nino builds

Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) called on the Ministry of Energy and Mineral ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 5:05 pm

Japan envoy applauds RIs role, backs stronger regional leadership

Japanese Ambassador to ASEAN Yonetani Koji has praised Indonesia's role as a country that consistently takes the ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 4:51 pm

Tourism leads Indonesia's sectoral growth at 13.14 percent: Airlangga

The tourism sector led overall sectoral growth with a 13.14 percent surge as Indonesia recorded 5.61 percent economic ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 4:43 pm

Japan, ASEAN advance over 90 percent of cooperation agenda

More than 90 percent of the 130 action lines for cooperation between Japan and ASEAN outlined in the Joint Vision ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 4:38 pm

Prabowo studies India's housing model to speed up homebuilding

President Prabowo Subianto said the government is studying India's success in building 40 million housing units ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 4:31 pm

New UFS 5.0 Embedded Flash Memory Devices from Kioxia Enable On-Device AI

-Kioxia Corporation, a world leader in memory solutions, today announced its UFS(1)5.0 embedded flash memory ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 4:29 pm

Japan envoy says trust is ASEAN partnership's greatest asset

Japanese Ambassador to ASEAN Yonetani Koji said that the trust built over several decades has been the most significant ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 4:22 pm

Indonesia prioritizes occupancy over new industrial estates

Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita is redefining Indonesia's industrial expansion strategy by shifting ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 4:20 pm

Indonesia urges industrial estates to boost competitiveness

Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita said global investment competition has shifted from competition among ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 4:16 pm

Indonesia boosts cloud seeding to counter drought and wildfires

The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) is intensifying its Weather Modification Operations (OMC) in ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 4:13 pm

Ministry prepares strategy to combat algorithmic disinformation

Indonesias Communication and Digital Affairs Ministry is sharpening its strategy to curb the wave of ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 3:38 pm

A closer look at training center for skilled workers in Germany

Located in the heart of Germany, Bildungswerk BAU Hessen-Thringen e. V. (BiW), also known as the Training and ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 3:37 pm

Amazon is selling this Samsung 2TB SATA SSD for over 60% off right now

While not as speedy as its NVMe cousins, the Samsung 870 Evo 2TB SSD is still a great choice for both work and play - especially at this price.

ZDNet 30 Jul 2026 3:30 pm

Industrial Estates Bill to ease investment barriers: Minister

Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita said the Industrial Estates Bill is being prepared to strengthen the role ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 3:27 pm

Rote Ndao national salt center to begin production in September 2026

Construction of the National Salt Industry Center (K-SIGN) in Rote Ndao District, East Nusa Tenggara, is progressing on ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 3:17 pm

Fishermen Village needs social engineering beyond infrastructure: BRIN

National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) researcher Andrian Ramadhan stated that the Red and White Fishermen ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 3:12 pm

Indonesia encourages APEC members to join World Mangrove Center

Indonesia is calling on Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member countries to strengthen cooperation on mangrove ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 3:03 pm

West The Sale returns this National Day with new brands

As Singapore gears up for the National Day long weekend,West The Salereturns from 6 to 10 August 2026, ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 3:02 pm

TEP to bolster local top commodities in transmigration areas: Ministry

Deputy Minister of Transmigration Viva Yoga Mauladi saidthat 1,476 participants in the 2026 Patriot Expedition ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 2:56 pm

Govt to prioritize EV incentives for national automotive brands

Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita stated that the government will prioritize electric vehicle (EV) ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 2:44 pm

Indonesia pivots digital strategy to drive economic growth

Indonesia is pivoting its digital strategy from simple network expansion to driving tangible economic growth, ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 2:40 pm

Kioxia Announces Next-Generation E1.S SSDs for AI and Hyperscale Environments

-Kioxia Corporationtoday announced the KIOXIA NX1 Series of solid-state drives (SSDs), a new generation of E1.S ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 2:36 pm

How to qualify for Apple's education discount - and get a $499 MacBook Neo for school

Apple's budget MacBook Neo is already affordable, but if you're an educator or student, you can get one for even less.

ZDNet 30 Jul 2026 2:30 pm

Prabowo says train station revitalisation can spur tourism sector

President Prabowo Subianto expressed optimism that the revitalization of hundreds of railway stations by state railway ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 2:29 pm

Indonesia promotes World Mangrove Center at ASEAN forestry forum

Indonesia is promoting the development of the World Mangrove Center (WMC) as a global collaboration platform for ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 2:19 pm

This docking station's 'hidden compartment' disrupted my desktop - for the better

Satechi's CubeDock combines a high-speed docking station with a built-in SSD enclosure - and it works so well.

ZDNet 30 Jul 2026 2:15 pm

Indonesia, Albania expand cooperation on skilled migrant workers

The Ministry of Migrant Worker Protection (KP2MI) has strengthened cooperation with the Albanian Government to expand ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 1:49 pm

New report identifies opportunities to help more patients in Asia Pacific benefit from advances in AFib care

Boston Scientific today revealed findings from a new report showing that, while physicians in Asia Pacific (APAC) ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 1:29 pm

The St. Regis Bali Resort Unveils the First Jack's Club in a Resort Setting

The St. Regis Bali Resortunveils Jack's Club, introducing the firstJack's Club in a resort ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 1:26 pm

Indonesia seeks balance between AI tech and creators in Copyright Bill

The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs, in drafting the Copyright Bill, is seeking to strike a balance ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 1:19 pm

President envisions electric transport for Indonesia

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said various modes of transportation in the country will transition to electric ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 1:11 pm

Prabowo orders the development of Trans-Sumatra, Kalimantan railways

President Prabowo Subianto ordered state-owned railway operator PT Kereta Api Indonesia and the Ministry of ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 1:10 pm

Banten ready to welcome China's data center and AI investments

The Banten Provincial Government has expressed readiness to accommodate data center and artificial intelligence (AI) ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 1:01 pm

Indonesia strengthens villages against human trafficking

The Indonesian Ministry of Villages and Development of Disadvantaged Regions is strengthening efforts to prevent human ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 12:54 pm

Prabowo sets one-year deadline to clean up Indonesia's waste problem

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has set a target to resolve the countrys waste problem within one year, ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 12:51 pm

Bambu Lab A2L Now Available in Indonesia: Extra-Large 3D Printing Made Effortlessly Simple

Bambu Lab, the global leader in consumer 3D printing, today announces that the A2L and A2L Combo are now officially ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 12:35 pm

Osome Eyes the Next Wave of AI Companies Choosing Singapore

Osome, the AI company management platform trusted by more than 50,000 tech founders and solopreneurs globally, is ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 12:30 pm

Indonesia launches village action campaign to combat human trafficking

The Ministry of Villages and Development of Disadvantaged Regions is promoting the Village Action Responsive to ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 12:16 pm

U.S. President Donald Trump attempts to void some Biden pardons including ones to J6 Committee, Fauci

On his first day in office, Mr. Trump had pardoned or commuted sentences in more than 1,500 cases connected to the January 6 attack.

The Hindu 30 Jul 2026 12:05 pm

Pizza Hut Indonesia and TUKR Celebrate 10 Years of Pizza Maker Junior

Pizza Hut Indonesia has partnered with TUKR, demonstrating its commitment to the wise and proper management of food ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 11:55 am

Ministry boosts global market access for Indonesian cuisine

Indonesia's Ministry of Creative Economy is expanding international market access for local culinary products ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 11:32 am

Southern Europe burns as 3 firefighters die; France battles blaze 4 times the size of Paris

More than 2,200 firefighters and over 20 aircraft remained mobilised, backed by crews from across France and European partners

The Hindu 30 Jul 2026 11:09 am

Govt boosts cyber patrols, reporting channels to fight radical content

The Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs is proactively conducting cyber patrols and opening ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 11:01 am

ASDP adjusts Bali Strait ferry operation due to rough seas

PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry has implemented intermittent operations on the Ketapang-Gilimanuk ferry route in response to ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 10:56 am

Indonesia expands SMIs to spur growth in transmigration areas

The Ministry of Industry is strengthening efforts to develop small and medium industries (SMIs) in transmigration areas ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 10:53 am

Infineum and Kangtai advance partnership with distribution collaboration across Southern Asia

Infineum, a world-leading supplier of lubricant additives and specialty chemicals headquartered in Oxford, United ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 10:49 am

Twinkle Twinkle Begins Its Southeast Asian Journey in Singapore -- and Decides to Stay

Every star has a place where its story begins. This summer, Twinkle Twinkle is embarking on a new journey across ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 10:46 am

RI President raises performance allowances for TNI, defense staff

President Prabowo Subianto has raised performance allowances for Indonesia's military personnel and Defense ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 10:18 am

DJI Matrice 4E and DJI Terra Map Khumbu Icefall During 2026 Climbing Season on Mount Everest

DJI, the global leader in civilian drones and creative camera technology, today released new long surveying footage of ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 10:15 am

Japan quake toll hits 28 as survivors struggle in heat

The government issued the new tally as Kumamoto officials said they have now extracted four bodies from the mass of rubble, steel and wires of the Aeon shopping mall after a suspected gas blast following the quake

The Hindu 30 Jul 2026 10:15 am

InfiMotion Technology Makes Public Debut, Showcasing Full-Stack EDrive Capabilities at Wuxi Event

InfiMotion Technology (InfiMotion), a global innovator in intelligent edrive systems, hosted a technology showcase ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 9:46 am

Qualcomm and Samsung Expand Collaboration with Snapdragon

At Samsung Unpacked, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. announced that its Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform for ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 9:33 am

Behind Chinas AI gift, a constraint

Chinas embrace of open-weight AI models is driven as much by compute constraints as by a bid to project itself as a responsible global AI power; until it overcomes chip and inference bottlenecks, Beijing is likely to keep sharing its models with the world

The Hindu 30 Jul 2026 9:05 am

State budget ready to support science-based urban renewal: Ministry

Deputy Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara has affirmed that the state budget (APBN) is ready to serve as the main ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 8:23 am

South Kalimantan swamp eel exports to China surge in 2026

Indonesia exported Rp10.14 billion (about US$561,000) worth of swamp eels from South Kalimantan to China between ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 7:28 am

Smallholders manage 41 percent of national palm oil, BPDP says

Indonesia's smallholder farmers manage 41 percent of the country's oil palm plantations, underscoring their ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 3:13 am

Indonesia warns of new online extremist recruitment tactics

Indonesia'sCommunication and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafidwarned that extremist groups are ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 3:01 am

Indonesia's OJK expects strong capital market fundraising in 2026

Indonesias Financial Services Authority (OJK) expects capital market fundraising to remain resilient through the ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 2:34 am

What 'mAh' means for your phone's battery, and why I focus on another metric instead

New smartphones boast batteries with higher-than-ever mAh numbers, but it's actually a small factor in how long the battery lasts.

ZDNet 30 Jul 2026 2:30 am

Indonesia pushes ASEAN toward long-term disaster resilience

Indonesia, chair of the ASEAN Committee on Disaster Management (ACDM) in 2026, called for a regional policy shift from ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 2:18 am

Indonesian govt tightens refined sugar imports to protect farmers

Indonesia will tighten controls on refined sugar imports and require importers to develop domestic plantations as it ...

Antara News 30 Jul 2026 2:09 am

I replaced my paid streaming apps with free ones - here's what surprised me

Are free streaming services that bad? I swapped my paid subscriptions for free ones to see.

ZDNet 30 Jul 2026 1:12 am