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Panitchaphon Teeraratsakul battled his way into the men's singles semi-finals of the US$1.45 million Indonesia Open in Jakarta on Friday.

Bangkok Post

Renewables key to Asia prosperity

As the war in the Strait of Hormuz continues to create havoc, Asia remains the worst hit by the global energy crisis. Whether it's a large economy like Japan or China, or a struggling economy like Sri Lanka or Pakistan, the same fate holds. Even nations that produce oil, like…

Bangkok Post

Toyota Asia Names Seven Athletes to Global Team Toyota Roster for Aichi-Nagoya 2026

SINGAPORE, June 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Asia (TMA) today announced its refreshed line-up of seven Global Team Toyota Athletes (GTTAs) representing six countries across Southeast Asia, on the road to the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games and Asian Para Games. The roster includes two new para-athletes, alongside returning athletes…

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Amartha Initiates Coalition to Advance Financial Health for Grassroots Communities in Indonesia

JAKARTA, Indonesia, June 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Amartha Financial (Amartha), together with Women's World Banking, Center for Financial Inclusion at Accion, Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, CERISE+SPTF, SME Finance Forum (SMEFF), KUMPUL, Beenext, and Koalisi Ekonomi Membumi (KEM) officially launched the Indonesian Coalition for Financial Health (ICFH). This cross-sector coalition…

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QLD:Fugitive extradited over foiled people-smuggling plot

A wanted man has been extradited interstate after a yacht bound for Indonesia was intercepted, foiling an alleged people smuggling plot.

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Fugitive extradited over foiled people-smuggling plot

A wanted man has been extradited interstate after a yacht bound for Indonesia was intercepted, foiling an alleged people smuggling plot.

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This country pledged to provide 80 million children with free school meals. It has ended in disaster

Head of agency overseeing programme dogged by mass poisonings has been arrested on corruption charges

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Plot to smuggle a fugitive bikie to Indonesia foiled

Attempted people smuggling charges have been laid for the first time in WA after a plan to sail a fugitive bikie from an outback town to Indonesia was foiled.

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Indonesia arrests former nutrition agency head and officials in corruption investigation

Indonesia's former head of the National Nutrition Agency has been arrested on corruption charges related to a multibillion-dollar free-meals program

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Investors Are Fleeing to South Korean and Taiwan ETFs for Diversification. If You Do That, You’re Still Just Chasing AI Chip Stocks.

Major tech companies like Taiwan Semi and Samsung dominate these single-country ETFs.

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Indonesia arrests former nutrition agency head and officials in corruption probe

Indonesia's former head of the National Nutrition Agency has been arrested on corruption charges related to a multi-billion-dollar free-meals program

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67,800-year-old cave art in Indonesia recognised by Guinness World Records reveals human evolution history

In a limestone cave on Muna Island in southeastern Indonesia, a faint set of markings on stone has shifted quietly through academic circles and into record books. The surface is not dramatic at first glance, just weathered rock with pigment pressed into it in a way that only becomes clear…

The Times of India

This West Papua cruise takes you to one of the most remote places in the world

Far from the bright lights of Bali, Laura French takes the journey of a lifetime on an expedition cruise of Indonesia, taking in rarely visited Asmat villages and the Coral Triangle

The Independent UK

10 largest island countries in the world: Indonesia, Japan, Papua New Guinea among the biggest island nations

Standing back from a world map, the outline of land against water starts to look less tidy than it first appears. Some countries are stretched across hundreds or even thousands of fragments, scattered like broken glass across vast stretches of ocean. Others sit almost entirely on a single mass of…

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Agoda: Batam and Phu Quoc See More Than 200% Rise in School Holiday Travel Interest from Indonesian Families

SINGAPORE, June 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahead of the upcoming school holidays, Agoda data shows Indonesian travelers planning a wide mix of domestic and international trips, from island escapes to city breaks and nature retreats. Accommodation searches for destinations such as Batam and Phu Quoc rose by more than 200%…

The Conversation

A lot of ‘recycled’ plastic is being burned overseas – and causing widespread pollution linked to health problems

Picture a pile of trash the size of Manhattan and taller than one and a half Empire State Buildings. That’s how much plastic waste the world is predicted to be generating every year by 2050 if nothing is done to change course.

The Times of India

A massive fire broke out in Indonesia's Central Jakarta

A massive fire broke out on Monday late night in the Kebon Kosong area of Kemayoran, Central Jakarta in Indonesia, destroying around 250 semi-permanent homes and displacing 300 families.

The Conversation

When violence goes viral: Why visual evidence matters in Indonesian activism

A viral video depicting a gravely injured 14-year-old boy lying on the asphalt sparked national outrage this year. The boy, Arianto Tawakal, had reportedly been struck by a police officer and was later pronounced dead at a nearby hospital.

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Suspected WWII Bomb Explodes In Indonesia's Papua Region, Killing Five And Destroying Stilt Homes

A suspected World War II shell explosion beneath a stilt house in Indonesia's Papua region has killed five people, injured nearly 20, and destroyed homes.

The Conversation

Why the world’s most ambitious coal phase-out deal has failed – and what it means for climate finance

In December 2025, Indonesia quietly abandoned plans to close the Cirebon-1 coal power plant.

The Economic Times

Trump's China moves can open up a vast market for India

India is emerging as a significant defence supplier in Southeast Asia, with Vietnam becoming the second buyer of the BrahMos missile after the Philippines. Indonesia is reportedly close to a deal, while Malaysia and Thailand have shown interest, potentially expanding India's defence footprint across the South China Sea region.

The Independent UK

Thai airline cuts key tourist routes citing rising jet fuel costs

The changes affect destinations like China, Japan, Indonesia, Singapore and Nepal

Bangkok Post

Thailand coach Hudson eyes shocks in group of doom

Thailand head coach Anthony Hudson admitted his team face a tough challenge after the draw for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup placed them in Group F with four-time champions Japan, title-holder Qatar and Indonesia.

The Economic Times

Family, faith and resilience powered Satwik-Chirag's Singapore Open triumph

Indian badminton stars Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty secured the Singapore Open title. This victory marks their first BWF World Tour crown since 2024. The win held deep personal significance for Satwik, finding comfort in a new family addition. Coach Tan Kim Her's tactical advice proved crucial in overcoming their…

The Economic Times

Satwik-Chirag end title drought with maiden Singapore Open crown

Indian badminton stars Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have won their first Singapore Open title. They defeated Indonesia's Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri in a thrilling final. This victory marks their ninth career World Tour crown and their first title in two years. The world number four pair showed…

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