Vietnam, Indonesia and the UAE show interest in BrahMos missiles

By Alimat Aliyeva The Russian-Indian company BrahMos Aerospace is in discussions with Vietnam, Indonesia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) regarding the potential supply of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, Azernews reports. "There are talks with …

Indonesia Says Apple’s US$100 Million Investment Still Not Enough

Indonesia has replied to Apple’s US$100 million investment in building an accessory and component plant in its country: It’s not enough. Meanwhile, the sales ban on the fruit company’s iPhone 16 series remains in place. Indonesian authorities say that it …

Horrifying moment man is cut from belly of 23ft python that crushed him to death and swallowed him whole in Indonesia

Horrifying footage shows the moment an Indonesian farmer was cut from the belly of a 23ft python that crushed him and swallowed him whole. Father-of-three Peco, 30, went into a palm plantation to collect sap for making brown sugar when the killer beast …

Indonesia likely to delay VAT hike to 12 pct amid economic concerns

JAKARTA, Nov. 27 (Xinhua) -- The Indonesian government is likely to delay the enforcement of a value-added tax (VAT) hike to 12 percent following widespread rejection across the country, Head of the National Economic Council Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan said on …

Video of China 'bending bridge' falsely shared as new tourist attraction in Indonesia

After a distinctive glass tourist bridge opened with limited access in Indonesia, a video spread online with a false claim that it showed the new attraction. However, the clip actually shows China's viral "bending bridge" inaugurated in …

India's SS Innovations makes history with first robotic cardiac surgery in Indonesia

SS Innovations reinforces India's position as a hub for technological innovation in healthcare using SSI Mantra SS Innovations, the developer of India’s first indigenous surgical robotic system, dedicated to making advanced robotic surgeries cost- …

Gender-based violence remains a neglected issue in Indonesia, UN says

The United Nations body for gender equality and women’s empowerment, known as UN Women, said violence against women remained a widely neglected issue in Indonesia and around the world as it kick-started 16 days of activism against gender-based violence on …

Indonesia Holds First Nationwide Simultaneous Regional Elections

Indonesia holds first nationwide simultaneous regional elections

JAKARTA, Nov. 27 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia held local elections on Wednesday to select governors, mayors, and regents, marking the country's first-ever simultaneous elections across all regions. The elections were conducted in the country's 37 …

Flood hits Medan, Indonesia

Vehicles plough through flood water due to heavy rainfall in a street in Medan, North Sumatra Province, Indonesia, Nov. 27, 2024. (Photo by Wijaya/Xinhua) An aerial drone photo shows a residential area flooded due to heavy rainfall in Medan, North …