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Indonesia seeks greater gains from Rp1.2 trillion jamu industry

The Indonesian Food and Drug Authority (BPOM) has called for greater support for standardized herbal medicines, as the annual market value of traditional herbal drinks or jamu, potentially ...

Indonesian navy drills amphibious landing in Palu

Indonesia's navy strengthened combat readiness through an amphibious landing exercise in Palu, Central Sulawesi, as part of its 2026 Trisila II Operation aimed at addressing potential maritime ...

Hungarian firms sign green energy deals at Batang SEZ

Indonesia’s Batang Industropolis Special Economic Zone (SEZ) secured interest from Hungarian investors after two green-energy agreements were signed during an investment forum in Budapest, ...

Active grenade found after deadly Papua blast: police

An Indonesian police bomb disposal unit found and destroyed an active pineapple-type hand grenade at the site of a deadly explosion linked to a suspected World War Two-era bomb in Papua's Biak ...

Indonesian govt offers 15 certification tracks for interns

Indonesia's Ministry of Manpower and the National Professional Certification Agency (BNSP) are offering certification in 15 competency areas for graduates of the government's National ...

Indonesia sees palm oil fruit prices recovering soon

Indonesia can expect palm oil fresh fruit bunch prices to recover after recent declines in several producing regions, Regional Representatives Council (DPD) Speaker Sultan B. Najamudin said, citing ...

Indonesia, Qatar deepen security ties amid global tensions

Indonesia and Qatar have moved to deepen defense ties and address rising global security concerns during high-level military talks in Jakarta on Tuesday.Indonesian Defense Minister Sjafrie ...

BGN reminds SPPGs to uphold operational standards in MBG program

The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) reminded managers of Nutrition Fulfillment Service Units (SPPGs) to comply with operational standards that must be met in implementing the Free Nutritious Meals ...

Indonesia expands fishery export access to China

The Indonesian Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries continues to expand access for Indonesian fishery products to enter the Chinese market after more than 600 fish processing units (UPIs) ...

Govt starts designing 2027 Hajj plans to address rising avtur costs

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah is currently planning the Hajj pilgrimage for 2027 and reviewing the framework for 2028, as an early step to anticipate various operational and financial challenges.The ...