Bangladesh PMs adviser travelled to India despite his name on a blacklist generated by MEA in 2025
Zahed Ur Rahman, Information & Broadcasting Adviser of Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman was allowed by the immigration to enter India but he chose to return from the airport in Delhi, say sources
RI, China Finance Ministers meet in Beijing to deepen funding ties
Indonesian Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa met with his Chinese counterpart, Lan Foan, in Beijing on ...
Gov't disburses US$54.5 million for Sumatra socio-economic recovery
The Social Affairs Ministry has once again disbursed additional assistance worth Rp967.5 billion or around US$54.5 ...
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Firefox for Android just got 3 useful browsing features - including an ad block tracker
You can now arrange your tabs into organized groups, manage your settings more easily, and see which trackers Firefox has blocked.
Best early Amazon Prime Day deals under $25: Top deals on cheap gadgets I've tested
Get the best budget tech for less. Check out our curated list of the top cheap Prime Day 2026 device deals, with early discounts live up to 55% off.
Best early Amazon Prime Day tablet deals: Up to $300 off Samsung, Apple, and Microsoft
We found the best deals on iPads, Surface Pros, and more, ahead of Amazon's Prime Day sale next week.
Indonesia calls for joint ASEAN AI framework to bridge digital divide
Indonesia's Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Meutya Hafid on Wednesday called on ASEAN countries to ...
ReMarkable Paper Pure vs. Amazon Kindle Scribe (2026): I tested the budget models - here's my pick
Amazon's new Kindle Scribe foregoes the front light for a more affordable $429: pitting it against the ReMarkable Paper Pure.
Tourism Village program boosts tourism activity, economy: minister
Indonesian Tourism Minister WidiyantiPutriWardhanahighlighted that the Tourism Villageprogram ...
This HP Omen deal knocks $700 off a serious gaming laptop before Prime Day
HP's Omen gaming laptop has dropped to $1,599, making it a great early deal for gamers on a budget.
Ministry urges entrepreneurs to get ID numbers to access facilitation
The Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) is encouraging entrepreneurs to secure a business ...
Should you buy a $40 earwax camera? I did, and keep finding new ways to use it
The Bebird Earsight Plus D39R earwax removal tool is a surprisingly useful inspection camera. Let me explain.
How downstreaming is rewriting Indonesia's economic destiny
For decades, the story of the Indonesian economy followed a predictable, frustrating script. Deep within the ...
How I block ads with a $7 Raspberry Pi alternative - it's easy
Raspberry Pi boards have gotten expensive, so I've been looking for cheaper alternatives. I found one in a tiny ESP32-S3 board.
Google's big Android sideloading crackdown has a 24-hour catch - how the new limits work
Sideloading Android apps will become such a hassle that the practice will effectively die.
Agriculture Ministry targets garlic self-sufficiency in three years
The Ministry of Agriculture is targeting garlic self-sufficiency within three years through the development of planting ...
I put the new Siri AI through a 10-round test on my Mac - here's how it did
I tried the new Siri on my Mac, and although it's off to a promising start, Apple still has more work to do.
Indonesia bolsters tourism safety with 25,344 certified tour guides
Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana stated that 25,344 tour guides nationwide have received competency ...
Gibran reaffirms governance reforms for MBG and KDMP programs
Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka said the government would strengthen oversight of the Free Nutritious Meals ...
Sports minister open to athlete naturalization across all disciplines
Youth and Sports Minister Erick Thohir said the ministry remains open to athlete naturalization across all sports as ...
Yogyakarta to host 17th ASEAN-China air services meeting
TheMinistry of Transportation will hold the 17th ASEAN-China Working Group on Regional Air Services Arrangement ...
Police investigate Australian-flagged yacht stranded in Rote Ndao
Officers from the East Rote Police, Rote Ndao Police Department, East Nusa Tenggara, are investigating the discovery of ...
The best power banks of 2026: Expert and lab tested
I tested the best power banks, from big units that can keep laptops running for hours to ones that can charge to 100% in under one hour.
Here's a portable power bank that's actually worth its high price - especially if you travel
The Cuktech 15 Air is a small yet energy-dense power bank that earns a ZDNET Lab Awards badge as the fastest-charging power bank we've tested.
I tested the best MacOS alternative on Linux again - and it even mimics Liquid Glass now
PearOS has been promising to become the MacOS of Linux for some time now, and the latest release just might deliver.
We tested 10 power banks in our lab - and this one had the fastest charge
ZDNET's latest Lab Award goes to the power bank that charged to 100% the fastest.
Indonesia taps tourism villages, events to drive inclusive growth
The Indonesian government is focusing its tourism sector development on tourism villages and the Event by Indonesia ...
Bappenas highlights Islamic economy as key to growth amid crisis
Deputy Head of National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas) Febrian Alphyanto Ruddyard has said that the development ...
Minister pushes to retain digital economic value within Indonesia
Communication and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid underscored the critical need for Indonesia to harness its ...
Ministry urges optimal critical mineral management amid global shifts
The Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Ministry underscored that critical minerals will serve as a primary determinant ...
These useful Amazon gadgets are up to 68% off - here's why I recommend them
Amazon is slashing its smart home prices ahead of Prime Day, and these deals on Echo, Ring, Blink, and other devices are actually worth your money.
U.S. President Donald Trump is also expected to meet with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a choppy moment in the U.S.-India relationship
Indonesia records 8.24 pct rise in foreign tourist arrivals
Indonesia recorded an 8.24 percent increase in foreign tourist arrivals from January to April 2026 despite global ...
Indonesia pushes youth to utilize AI to boost creative economy
The Ministry of Creative Economy is encouraging young people to utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) to increase the ...
Govt targets digital social protection system launch by November 2026
Indonesia plans to officially launch its first integrated digital Social Protection System (Perlinsos) across 541 ...
Cathay Financial Holdings Leverages Open-Source Small Language Models to Identify Customer Intent
To enhance operational efficiency and customer experience, Cathay Financial Holdings (CathayFHC) continues to ...
Indonesia, Belarus expand manufacturing cooperation
The Ministry of Industry is expanding cooperation with Belarus in the manufacturing sector to strengthen industrial ...
Huasun Ranked 12th on TIME's World's Top GreenTech Companies of 2026
Huasun Energy, a global leader in heterojunction (HJT) solar technology, has been ranked 12th on TIME's ...
Xinhua Silk Road: Thematic cultural week held in SE China county to deepen cross-Strait exchanges
From June 10 to June 12, ChenJinggu Cultural Activities Week, a sub-event of the 18th Straits Forum, drew crowds ...
Minister urges students be optimistic about Red-White Village Coops
Indonesia's Minister of Cooperatives Ferry Juliantono called on students to notbe pessimistic about the Red ...
Indonesia shuts down illegal foreign-owned beauty clinic in Bali
Indonesian authorities have shut down an illegally operated, foreign-owned beauty clinic in Bali for operating without ...
Palu 6.7-magnitude quake carries no tsunami threat: BNPB
The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) confirmed that no tsunami occurred after the 6.7-magnitude earthquake ...
Malicious apps got into the Arch User Repository - how to protect yourself
For the second time in a week, the AUR was found to contain malicious applications. What can Arch Linux users do about this?
Visa and Mintoak Join Forces to Bring Merchant SaaS Capabilities to Acquirers Across Asia Pacific
Ministry promotes local wisdom to restore degraded land
The Environment Ministry is involving indigenous communities in efforts to address land degradation by learning from ...
Strong 6.7-magnitude quake damages 841 houses in C Sulawesi: BPBD
The Regional Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) of Central Sulawesi recorded that 841 houses were damaged by a tectonic ...
Indonesia's lawmaker seeks downstreaming focus in one-stop exports
The Indonesian government's planned one-stop export policy through PT Danantara Sumberdaya Indonesia (DSI) should ...
Ministry pushes for women-friendly ecosystem in palm oil sector
Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection has called for efforts to build a women-friendly ecosystem in ...
Telegram challenges India ban over exam paper leak fears
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has called the ban a mistake, arguing it would punish millions of users.
1 killed in plane crash on Texas highway
Police say six people were onboard and one was killed. The plane crashed in Laredo shortly after 10 p.m., said Jose Baeza, an investigator with the Laredo Police Department
RKAB as tool to control critical minerals: ESDM Ministry
Indonesia's Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) stated Work Plan and Budget (RKAB) serves as an ...
IHSG strengthens amid wait-and-see on BI, Fed rates
Indonesias benchmark stock index rose on Wednesday as investors adopted a wait-and-see stance ahead of ...
Indonesia expands paralympictraining center facilities
Indonesia is expanding the Indonesia Paralympic Training Center (IPTC) in Central Java, adding new facilities to ...
China says it will take countermeasures to new Taiwan intelligence gathering site
Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for China's Taiwan Affairs Office, said Taiwan was engaging in intelligence theft, infiltration, and sabotage activities, escalating cross-strait confrontation and undermining cross-strait relations
Midea Club Flash Installation Tournament Season 2 (MCFIT S2), ASEAN's largest air-conditioning installation ...
Indonesia's police detain two more suspects in illegal gold case
Indonesia's police have detained two additional suspects in an alleged illegal gold mining and money laundering ...
Two elderly residents injured in South Jakarta house fire
Two elderly residents were injured after a house fire broke out in South Jakarta early on Wednesday, local fire ...
China's National Medical Imaging AI Contest Extends Innovation Invitation to ASEAN
According to the National Medical Insurance Imaging AI Recognition Competition Organizing Committee, following the ...
Jakarta deploys 4,576 personnel for protest security
Indonesian authorities deployed 4,576 personnel on Wednesday to secure a series of protests planned by university ...
Elon Musk's AI tool Grok was used in strikes against Iran, says U.S. government
At the end of February, the U.S. government terminated its contracts with Anthropic after it refused to allow its tools to be used for fully automated strikes or the mass surveillance of Americans
Mother, cub identified in West Sumatra's tiger sighting
Two Sumatran tigers spotted near a village in Agam district were a mother and cub, based on field investigations ...
The 2026 Cross-Strait (Fuzhou) Fisheries Week officially opened on June 12 at the Fuzhou Strait International ...
Accrelist Appoints Derek Cheong as Chief Executive Officer
Accrelist Ltd. (Accrelist or the Company, together with its subsidiaries, ...
Consumers using pirate streaming services across Asia-Pacific are exposing themselves to serious cybersecurity, ...
On Monday 15 June, Generali Group revealed Redion: a new brand for its global Care platform, which brings ...
HKTDC celebrates 60th Anniversary with Forum and Cocktail Reception
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is celebrating its 60thanniversary this year with a series ...
Everest Medicines (HKEX 1952.HK)announced that it has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with ...
Central Sulawesi quake affects 109 people, BNPB says
At least 109 people from 45 households were affected by a magnitude 6.7 earthquake that struck Central Sulawesi on ...
West Asia LIVE: Iran and U.S. to embark on two months of peace talks on June 19
Donald Trump issued a rare public rebuke of Israel's military tactics in Lebanon targeting Hezbollah militants
Boomi Study Finds APAC Organisations Risking AI ROI Without Strong Data Foundations
-Boomi, the data activation company for AI, today announced new research commissioned by Boomi and conducted by Omdia ...
Amazon has discounted a Lenovo IdeaPad for 73% off, and it's actually worth considering
Over at Amazon, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1i has dropped to $300, making it one of the best laptop deals available on the platform.
How I'm using this $13 smart plug to automate my house with voice commands
Imagine turning your holiday lights, lamps, and fans on or off from anywhere in the house or outdoors for cheap. This plug - now on sale - makes it happen.
The DIY era of smartwatches has begun - Google and Apple already have me hooked
Google's Create My Widget and Apple's new Shortcuts feature prove we're in a DIY era of automation.
Android 17 is out now, with a fresh Pixel Drop for June - here's what's new
You're getting productivity tricks, bubbles, new AI models, upgraded security, and more.
7 interesting Father's Day gifts and gadgets (that will arrive before Sunday)
Father's Day is this weekend, and we found the most useful items your father figure will appreciate, based on our testing.
The best early Walmart deals to compete with Prime Day: Laptops, TVs, smart glasses, and more
Beat the Prime Day rush: Walmart's massive rival sale is almost here, with great deals on 4K smart TVs, Apple tech, and laptops already live. Shop the best discounts.
I tried AnduinOS 2.0, and it may be the easiest way to ditch Windows for Linux
AnduinOS 2.0 is a speedy, private, Ubuntu-based Linux distro that's all about true distro engineering. And it's laid out like Windows 11.
Amazon just dropped this 55-inch QLED TV to under $300 - and I highly recommend it
Only $280 gets you a 55-inch Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED Series with this great early Prime Day deal.
Beyond buildings, equipment: Upgrading Indonesia's regional healthcare
Tucked away and far from the country's main economic heartbeat, Lampung's West Pesisir District is rarely in ...
KDE Plasma 6.7 might be a point release - but it's packed with new features
The latest release of one of the finest desktop environments on the market is here, and there's plenty to be excited about.
Immutable Linux distros always frustrated me for one reason - until RakuOS
Immutable Linux is the future of OS security, but the current distributions do have one particular limitation that RakuOS has resolved.
Germany and Indonesia deepen trade and clean energy partnership
The German and Indonesian governments strengthened their partnership in trade, investment and sustainable energy ...
Cabinet secretary, Indian envoy discuss Modi's midyear visit
Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya met with Indian Ambassador to Indonesia Shri Sandeep Chakravorty to discuss ...
I've been testing iOS 27, and these 5 overlooked features make even older iPhones better
Beyond the flashy new upgrades, iOS 27 has several lesser-known changes that also work on older iPhones.
Your wall outlets are seriously underutilized: 7 plug-in gadgets that elevate any home
These plug-in gadgets easily enhance your home's routine (and they're affordable).
15 of the best Prime Day laptop deals (I'd actually buy myself)
Prime Day is earlier this year, so I've rounded up some of the best early laptop deals live now, including the latest MacBooks and gaming laptops.
Linux 7.1 is here to end the Intel 486 CPU era - and do some serious legacy clean up
And say hello to much better NTFS support. Linux creator Linus Torvalds has announced the release of Linux 7.1.
3 unofficial Android Auto apps I installed to make my car screen more useful - and how
You can add YouTube, web browsing, and more to your car by sideloading apps.
I tested fast chargers with the best iPhone, Samsung, and OnePlus phones - and two surprised me
Phone makers love to advertise fast-charging speeds. I tested three flagship phones with OEM and Anker chargers to see what their claims really mean.
