Indonesia

7 Killed As Ferry Catches Fire In Indonesia

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday August 17, 2019

Seven people, including two children, were killed and four others missing after a ferry carrying dozens of passengers caught fire off Indonesia's Sulawesi island early Saturday, police said.

Investors Turned Bearish On Rupee, Most Asian Currencies In Past Two Weeks: Poll

Business | Thomson Reuters | Thursday August 15, 2019

Investors switched to go short on the rupee, Indonesia's rupiah, Malaysia's ringgit and the Philippine peso, according to a poll of 13 respondents.

Spectacular Bamboo Treehouse That Sits In A Jungle Is Available To Rent

Offbeat | Friday August 16, 2019

Tucked away in the lush jungles of Indonesia is a treehouse that is every Instagrammer's dream. Crafted entirely out of locally-grown Asper bamboo, the Aura House sits on top of the Ayung River Gorge and offers sweeping views of the green Balinese forest.

Indonesia President Signs New EV Decree To Bolster Industry

Reuters | Saturday August 10, 2019

Indonesian President Joko Widodo said on Thursday he signed a decree that lays out government support to build an electric vehicle (EV) industry in Southeast Asia's largest economy, the Cabinet Secretariat said in a statement. Widodo did not elaborate, but a draft of the decree reviewed by Reuters ahead of the signing showed it contained a series o...

In Indonesia, Trash As Payment For Tickets On 'Plastic Bus'

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday August 9, 2019

Dozens of people clutching bags full of plastic bottles and disposable cups queue at a busy bus terminal in the Indonesian city of Surabaya -- where passengers can swap trash for travel tickets.

Indonesia's Capital Curbs Private Cars In Bid To Cut Choking Pollution

Reuters | Thursday August 8, 2019

Indonesia's capital announced new curbs on private cars on Wednesday as it moves to rein in Jakarta's choking air pollution, but experts warned the measures were unlikely to stamp out the problem.

Vivo S1 India Launch Set for Today: Check Launch Time, Expected Price, Specifications

Abhinav Lal | Wednesday August 7, 2019

The Vivo S1 price in India is expected to be similar to its Indonesia pricing of IDR 3,599,000 (roughly Rs. 18,000).

Nokia 6.2, Nokia 7.2 Said to Receive Certification in Indonesia, Launch Appears Imminent

Harpreet Singh | Tuesday August 6, 2019

HMD Global may launch its Nokia 6.2 and Nokia 7.2 smartphones soon. Both the phones were reportedly spotted receiving certification in Indonesia.

Vivo S1 With 32-Megapixel Selfie Camera to Launch in India Today: Everything You Need to Know

Abhinav Lal | Wednesday August 7, 2019

Vivo S1 India launch is set for today - here's everything you need know, from expected price and specifications to launch time.

Carolina Marin Pulls Out Of World Championships Due To Knee Injury

Monday August 5, 2019

Carolina Marin will be missing out on the World Championships to allow her injured knee more time to heal ahead of the 2020 Olympics.

Meet The Man Walking 700 Km In Reverse To Save Forests

Offbeat | Agence France-Presse | Monday August 5, 2019

An Indonesian man is walking 700 kilometres (435 miles) from his home on a volcano in East Java to Jakarta in the hope of drawing attention to the archipelago's quickly shrinking forests -- and he is doing it backwards.

SBI Seeks Bids For Videocon's Overseas Oil, Gas Assets: Report

Business | Thomson Reuters | Monday August 5, 2019

Videocon Industries has oil and gas assets in India, Brazil and Indonesia, in addition to its now-defunct consumer electronics business in India.

Jakarta, Neighbouring Provinces In Java Hit By Major Power Blackout

World News | Reuters | Sunday August 4, 2019

Indonesia's capital Jakarta and some neighbouring provinces on Java island have been hit by a major electricity outage after problems at a number of power stations on Java, the country's state power company PLN said in a statement on Sunday.

5 Dead, Several Injured After 6.9 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Indonesia

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday August 4, 2019

Five people died and several were injured after a powerful undersea earthquake rocked Indonesia's heavily populated Java island, triggering a brief tsunami warning, the national disaster agency said Saturday.

4 Killed In 6.8-Magnitude Earthquake Off Indonesia Islands

World News | Reuters | Saturday August 3, 2019

A powerful undersea earthquake that struck off the Indonesian islands of Sumatra and Java has killed four people and damaged hundreds of buildings, the nation's disaster agency said on Saturday.