The Trouble With Alcohol in Indonesia
Indonesia, being a Muslim majority country, is also a pluralist, democratic and secular nation. And with the rest of the...
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Indonesia and Google Reach Tax Settlement
Tech giant Google has agreed to pay taxes as a settlement, Indonesia’s Finance Minister has announced. Does this mean for...
Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates Invites Indonesia to Re-Join OPEC
Although domestic crude oil production is still insufficient to meet local demand, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have...
Anti-Persecution Coalition Call For Action Over Harassment
The country’s leading legal and human rights organisations have teamed up as the Anti-Persecution Coalition to warn against increasing acts...
Persecution Continues To Trend Online: SAFEnet Warns
A frightening trend of online targeting and cyber-bullying of individuals for their personal views amid tense freedom of expression tests...
Government to Channel Chinese Investment into Special Economic Zone
In order to encourage investment outside Java, the government will channel Chinese investment to Special Economic Zones in Sei Mangkei...
Germany Eyes Potential For Cooperation with Indonesia’s Fisheries
As one of the world?s biggest fish product suppliers, Germany is closely monitoring Indonesia?s fishery policy developments and sees big...
Government to Sue Australia Over Paper Export Tariff
Indonesia?s largest paper manufacturers have claimed the Anti-Dumping Import Duty is unfair, adding strain to the trade relationship....
Conservative Lawmaker: Indonesia’s LGBT Community an “Emergency”
Following the latest high-profile crackdown on Indonesian LGBT community, leader of one of Indonesia?s most conservative parties has called for...
Indonesia and Australian Complete 7th Economic Partnership Round
The seventh round of the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA CEPA) last week saw a recommitment to cooperation between...
Jakarta’s Top Acupuncture Picks
Acupuncture is a 3,000-year-old healing technique from traditional Chinese medicine. It is known as a “complementary medical practice that entails...
Viewpoints: Indonesia in Pictures
Bali-based photographer David Metcalf captures the magic and wonder of Indonesia while traveling across Kalimantan, Java and Bali. ...
Jambi Police Marijuana Raid Nabs 3
The Jambi Operational Police of Narcotics Unit have arrested three suspected drug traffickers in a raid Sunday, May 14, in...
Understanding ‘Bule Prices’ in Indonesia
A huge price disparity between local and foreign tourists reaching every sector from transportation threatens Indonesia?s tourism industry....
10 Breathtaking Bali Getaways with Infinity Pools
Bali is home to a plethora of resorts that range from budget-friendly to luxurious. Take your pick from these stunning...
Bizarre Hailstorm Strikes Bandung, Leaves Cars Wrecked
For a tropical country like Indonesia, a hailstorm is a rare phenomenon. Such an occurrence is not only unusual, but...
10 Rejuvenating Yoga Retreats in Bali
Yoga is a widely practiced discipline all over the world known for boosting the health and its relaxing effects. Even...
Expats Look to Yogyakarta, Air Show Takes Off in April
Yogyakarta will hold its 12th Annual Air Show, highlighting the area?s attractions but also an old airport that grounds its...
Indonesian Prisoners Display Handicrafts in Bid for Rehabilitation
Despite Indonesia?s enthusiasm for the death penalty over rehab, a Jakarta expo will feature handicrafts from prisoners honing skills before...
A Look at Narcotics Laws and Statistics in Indonesia
Despite a growing reported prevalence of narcotics, Indonesia?s anti-drug top cop says the country can only outlaw 43 of 800...
Why Investor Confidence is Low in Indonesia’s Mining Industry
It’s no secret that Indonesia is a major player in the global mining industry. A country rich in natural resources,...