Indonesia calls on ASEAN to bolster regional food security
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has urged ASEAN nations to bolster regional food security to counter extreme ...
Another airline tightens its portable battery rules - what to know before your next flight
American isn't the first carrier to enforce tighter restrictions on portable power in-flight. Here's what's already changed - and why.
Taiwan's Parliament approves $25 billion defence spending bill
Taiwanese lawmakers have been at loggerheads over how much to spend on improving defence capabilities against a potential attack by China, which claims the island is part of its territory and has threatened to seize it forcibly.
MPR Deputy Speaker calls for tougher child protection policies
Deputy Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Lestari Moerdijat stated that strengthening prevention ...
Govt to start English training for 5,777 primary school teachers
The Indonesian Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education is ready to train 5,777 primary school teachers to teach ...
After rain comes sunshine: preserving small business optimism for 2026
Optimism among Indonesian small businesses ahead of 2026 was more than just euphoria; it reflected a long journey of ...
Manpower Ministry transforms training centers into business incubators
The Ministry of Manpower is transforming its vocational training centers (BLKs) into business incubators, productivity ...
China confirms its support to Pakistan during last years war with India
Chinas South China Morning Post said an aviation engineer provided technical support to Pakistan during the four-day war last May
Govt promotes DESLab as digital election policy development
Deputy Minister of Home AffairsAkhmad Wiyagus stateddigital election simulation facilities should evolve ...
BGN calls on stakeholders to align efforts in free meal program
Deputy for Nutritional Fulfillment Operations at the National Nutrition Agency (BGN), Sony Sonjaya, expressed hope that ...
Indonesia's immigration to evaluate visa-free policy to curb scammers
The Directorate General of Immigration at the Ministry of Immigration and Corrections is considering evaluating its ...
Indonesia calls on ASEAN to prioritize protection of nationals
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto called on ASEAN member states to strengthen citizen protection and maintain ...
Govt outlines roadmap for English teaching in elementary schools
The Primary and Secondary Education Ministry has outlined a roadmap for Elementary School Teacher Competency ...
A government critic dies in custody in Rwanda, drawing calls for an independent probe
Many critics accuse of Rwandan President of crushing dissent with many seeing him as the architect of an authoritarian regime
RI calls for ASEAN to develop clean energy potential
Indonesia called on Southeast Asian countries to develop clean energy from renewable sources in order to strengthen ...
Ministry highlights need to strengthen sharia health services
Deputy Minister of Health Dante Saksono Harbuwono highlighted the need to strengthen sharia compliant healthcare ...
Two foreigners still missing after Mount Dukono eruption
A joint team, Search and Rescue (SAR) and North Halmahera Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD), continue to ...
Prabowo calls for unified ASEAN stance in upholding international law
President Prabowo Subianto emphasized that ASEAN must speak in unity to convey its collective stance on global ...
President Prabowo urges ASEAN to accelerate energy diversification
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto encouraged ASEAN member countries to accelerate energy diversification to address ...
Prabowo urges ASEAN to simplify APTERR mechanism, develop local food
President Prabowo Subianto in the plenary session of the 48th ASEAN Summit proposed simplifying the ASEAN Plus Three ...
Ministry launches medical audit to follow up on intern doctor case
Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin said the Professional Disciplinary Council (MDP) will conduct a medical audit ...
Ministry sets 3-year target for women empowerment in remote areas
The Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection (PPPA) is targeting the completion of a women's ...
Indonesia and Philippines launch massive Nickel Corridor deal
Indonesia and the Philippines have signed a landmark agreement to establish a Nickel Corridor, integrating ...
Spain readies for evacuations as hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads for Canary Islands
The vessel is expected to reach the Spanish island of Tenerife, off the coast of West Africa, on Saturday or Sunday
MBG kitchens can supply 6 mln liters used oil monthly for green energy
Indonesia's National Nutrition Agency (BGN) stated that kitchens for the Nutritious Free Food (MBG) program are ...
Danantara speeds up digital transformation across SOE ecosystem
The sovereign wealth fund management agency Danantara said here on Friday that it is accelerating digital ...
Industry growth boosts Indonesia's global cosmetic standing
Indonesia's Industry Ministry stated that the surge in domestic cosmetic industry players reflects the nation's ...
VP Gibran gathers fishermen's aspirations during Lampung visit
Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka held a dialogue with fishermen and shrimp farmers to gather aspirations from ...
Indonesia pushes ASEAN cross-border power grid expansion
Indonesia called for stronger cross-border electricity infrastructure across Southeast Asia on Friday, seeking to ...
Indonesia, Harvard Medical School partner to advance medical education
The Indonesian Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology is strengthening collaboration with Harvard ...
-Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation(Toshiba) has launched TDS5C212MX ...
New undersea cable helps Papua transform as digital powerhouse: Govt
Indonesias Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs welcomed the new Pukpuk undersea cable in Papua as a ...
ITE Hong Kong 2026: Plenty of Bright Spots
ITE Hong Kong 2026 the 40th edition of ITELeisure and the 21st ITEMICE will be held ...
ASEAN Summit: Prabowo urges ASEAN to become a zone of peace
President Prabowo Subianto called on all member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to make ...
ASEAN must stay resilient amid geopolitical tensions: Minister Santoso
Trade Minister Budi Santoso stated that ASEAN must remain open and resilient amid growing global uncertainty ...
Sydney and Melbourne kick off ninth edition of PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards in Australia
The PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Australia) programme returns for its ninth edition in 2026 following two ...
TransNusa Wins Changi Airline Award After a Record 17 Months of Operations
Three-year old TransNusa, the new aviation player with new rules, has yet again set a new benchmark by securing ...
U.S. lifts hold on immigration applications for doctors, but leaves others waiting
Indonesia stops 80 citizens from illegal Hajj pilgrimage
Indonesian authorities have intercepted 80 citizens at several international airports for attempting to travel to Saudi ...
Political uncertainty in Tamil Nadu as Vijay falls short of majority
Film star Vijay's party has won 108 seats - leaving him 10 short of a majority in the Tamil Nadu assembly.
Kirti Singh highlighted the various extensive initiatives undertaken by India, including the use of digital technologies, to support its nationals abroad
MetaOptics - Update on Proposed Nasdaq Dual Listing
MetaOptics Ltd (Catalist: 9MT) (MetaOptics or the Company, and together with its ...
U.K. local elections: Partial results show losses for Starmers Labour and wins for Reform U.K.
The votes are being widely seen as an unofficial referendum on Mr. Starmer, elected less than two years ago
Death toll rises to 37 in China fireworks factory blast
The explosion happened at around 4:40 p.m. (0840 GMT) on Monday (May 4, 2026) in Hunans Liuyang, known as Chinas fireworks capital for its 60% share of the domestic market and about 70% of exports
OJK restructures Rp17.4T loans for disaster-hit debtors in Sumatra
The Financial Services Authority (OJK) has provided Rp17.4 trillion (approximately US$1 billion) in loan restructuring ...
Iran-Israel war LIVE: U.S. and Iran trade fire, threatening fragile ceasefire
Donald Trump dismissed the attacks and said that the United States is negotiating with Iran
Google Maps vs. Apple Maps: I compared two of the best navigation apps - here's my pick
Apple Maps has improved over the years, but how does it compare to Google Maps today? Here's the verdict after extended use.
U.S. and Iran trade fire, threatening fragile truce
Irans military accused the U.S. of violating the ceasefire by attacking an oil tanker and another ship on Thursday, saying Tehrans forces immediately and in retaliation attacked American military vessels
U.S. trade court rules against Trump's global 10% tariff
The 2-1 ruling by the U.S. Court of International Trade, for now, blocks the tariffs from being implemented against just two companies and the state of Washington but it could open doors to further such outcomes
International Olympic Committee lifts restrictions on Belarusian athletes
The lifting of restrictions should clear the way for athletes from Belarus to compete freely under their own flag and anthem, including in team sports, and allow them to take part in all qualifying events starting later this year for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
Openness, not isolation, is the bedrock of the West
The Wests advantage lies not only in military alliances or economic scale, but in institutional resilience and its capacity to attract, integrate, and retain talent
Trump hails talks with Brazils Lula despite earlier tensions
Just concluded my meeting with Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, the very dynamic President of Brazil. We discussed many topics, including Trade and, specifically, Tariffs. The meeting went very well, Mr. Trump said
Concerns mount over new Nepal governments use of ordinances and eviction drive
Analysts say the newBalendraShah government, which has a whopping majority in Parliament, is trying to rule by ordinancesand is bypassing legislative debate; it also faced pushback over clearance of illegal settlements along riverbanks in Kathmandu Valley, that left many without homes
I started clearing my Roku cache, and it fixed my biggest TV complaint
Clearing my Roku cache takes less than a minute. When I remember to do it, my system runs like new.
Lost your Roku remote? Here are four ways you can still control your TV
You can still watch your favorite shows even if your Roku remote has disappeared. Here's how.
Hundreds of readers bought this E Ink tablet - and I highly recommend it
ZDNET readers love this E Ink tablet, thanks to its paper-to-pen writing experience and versatile uses.
Indonesia records $3.3 bln foreign inflows in 2026: BI Governor
Indonesia recorded US$3.3 billion in foreign portfolio inflows from January to April this year, mainly driven by ...
This Lenovo laptop might be its most competitive Dell XPS rival yet - my test results prove it
Lenovo's Pro 9i Aura Edition is a powerful laptop that boasts strong sustained performance, a vivid display, and a robust cooling system.
Govt sends 36 participants to China for povery alleviation training
The Ministry of Transmigration is deploying 36 training participants to China to gain knowledge on poverty alleviation ...
Indonesia seeks technology to reduce landfill methane
Indonesia's Environment Ministry is exploring transitional waste management technologies to reduce methane ...
Indonesia's economy remains stable amid global volatility: KSSK
Indonesia's fiscal, monetary, and financial sectors remained stable in the first quarter of 2026 amid rising global ...
Philippines warns Chinese research ship in disputed waters
The research vessel Xiang Yang Hong 33, which is capable of supporting submersible craft, was operating near a reef in the contested Spratly Islands chain, the Philippine Coast Guard said
Indonesia targets June rollout for EV incentives
Indonesia's Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa is targeting the implementation of incentives for electric ...
Neat Appoints Javed Khan as CEO to Lead AI Transformation
Neat, the pioneering video technology company, today announced the appointment of Javed Khan as Chief Executive ...
Whoop vs. Fitbit Air: I compared Google's new fitness band to the industry favorite
Taking on Whoop, Google unveiled its brand new screenless fitness band, the Fitbit Air. Here's which one is better, by the specs.
KPMG in India andCleverTaptoday announced a strategic alliance to embed advanced customer engagement ...
Prabowo urges ASEAN to speed up energy network integration
President Prabowo Subianto urged ASEAN countries to accelerate the development of energy networks, noting that energy ...
ASEAN resilience key to tackling regional crises: Indonesian FM
Indonesia's Foreign Minister Sugiono said the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)'s resilience is ...
Health Ministry revises intern doctor rules after dr. Myta case
The Ministry of Health is reviewing regulations governing the medical internship program, including working hours, ...
Prabowo uses Indonesia-made Maung car at 48th ASEAN Summit
President Prabowo Subianto is using a Maung car, a tactical vehicle produced by Indonesias state defense company ...
Rubio in Vatican for talks with Pope Leo XIV after tensions over Trumps criticism
Several Italian commentators believe the U.S. Secretary of State was looking to smooth over relations with the pope for his own political ambitions as well as the upcoming midterm congressional elections and 2028 presidential race
Hundreds of homes damaged in Mississippi storms as multiple tornadoes reported
Powerful storms that included at least one confirmed tornado have torn through parts of Mississippi, collapsing hundreds homes, tearing up trees and downing power lines
Indonesia condemns latest Israeli assault on Global Sumud Flotilla
Indonesia strongly condemned the Israeli assault against the latest batch of the Global Sumud Flotilla on April 30, ...
ASEAN encourage MSMEs to expand into global market
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is encouraging increased participation of local micro, small, and ...
Indonesia restricts city tours ahead of Hajj peak rituals
Indonesia's Hajj and Umrah Ministry has barred Hajj pilgrims from joining city tours before completing the peak ...
European Union strikes deal to ban sexualised AI deepfakes
Today, the EU has drawn a red line. AI must never be used to humiliate, exploit or endanger people. For the first time, EU legislation explicitly bans nudifier applications, centrist EU lawmaker Michael McNamara said
Best travel VPNs of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed
If you want to avoid missing your favorite show on your next vacation, check out our favorite travel VPNs of 2026.
Pati school caretaker nabbed after fleeing in sexual abuse probe
The Indonesian Police have arrested the caretaker of a pesantren (Islamic boarding school) in Pati District, Central ...
President Prabowo begins ASEAN Summit agenda in the Philippines
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto arrived in Cebu, the Philippines, on Thursday at 1:48 p.m. local time to attend a ...
Indonesian govt grants social forestry access to women in NTT
Indonesias Forestry Ministry has issued six social forestry decrees in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), granting forest ...
Ministry collaborates in distributing social assistance digitally
The Ministry of Social Affairs is collaborating with the National Economic Council (DEN) to accelerate the ...
Amman Mineral joins global copper body as first ASEAN member
PT Amman Mineral Nusa Tenggara, a unit of PT Amman Mineral Internasional Tbk, has joined the International Copper ...
Indonesian govt urges LPDP scholars to support national development
Indonesia's Higher Education Minister Brian Yuliarto urged recipients of scholarships from Education Fund ...
Indonesia questions 24 Chinese nationals over illegal gold mining
Immigration authorities in Maluku have detained 24 Chinese nationals for questioning after they were found working at ...
Minister urges healthy lifestyle movement to fight obesity
Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin has called on the public to make healthy living a trendy movement in efforts to ...
Indonesia tightens MBG food safety controls with BGN-BPOM pact
The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has partnered with the Food and Drug Authority (BPOM) to strengthen oversight of ...
Energy minister joins President at ASEAN talks on interconnection
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia accompanied President Prabowo Subianto to discuss strategic ...
Bali Police detain eight over subsidized fuel, LPG fraud
Police in Bali have arrested eight suspects accused of manipulating subsidized liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and ...
The best VPN extensions for Chrome in 2026: Expert tested and reviewed
Chrome VPN extensions hide your online activities and improve your privacy without disrupting your browsing session. These are ZDNET's top picks.
Ministry tightens screening in response to cruise ship's hantavirus
The Ministry of Health had coordinated with the World Health Organization (WHO) to enhance hantavirus screening ...
