Bomb threat diverts plane in Indonesia

JAKARTA: A plane carrying hundreds of Haj pilgrims back to Indonesia was diverted Saturday after a bomb threat, the transport ministry and police said, the second such incident in a week. Saudi Airlines flight SV5688 had flown from the Saudi city of Jeddah …

Indonesia's FM says 97 evacuees from Iran have reached Azerbaijan

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Foreign Minister Sugiono said on Saturday that 96 Indonesian citizens and the Iranian spouse of one Indonesian, who joined the government's first phase of evacuation from Iran, had arrived safely in Baku, Azerbaijan. They traveled …

Second Saudi Airlines flight diverted in Indonesia over bomb threat in one week

Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — For the second time in less than a week, a Saudi Airlines flight from Jeddah to Indonesia has been diverted following a bomb threat, Indonesian authorities confirmed Saturday. Flight SV5688, which departed King Abdulaziz …

Indonesia to Improve Sanitary Facilities in Major Tourist Sites

In a bid to meet the target of 20,000 tourist arrival in 2016,  Public Works and Public Housing Ministry announced that it will build sanitation facilities in 10 major tourism destinations in Indonesia. It also said that the construction would involve …

Indonesia to raise cigarette tax in January

Cigarette tax in Indonesia will be increased by an average of 10 percent starting January 1 next year in a move to control the production and consumption of cigarettes in the country. Local media quoted Indonesian Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati as …

Uber Wants to be a Technology Company in Indonesia

Uber Technologies Inc. said Tuesday it is working to establish itself as a technology company in Indonesia, to avoid legal hurdles after police launched an investigation into the company’s operations last month. The move will also help underscore what Uber …

Resorts Expands Presence in Indonesia with Opening of Sheraton Jakarta

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. today announced the opening of Sheraton Jakarta Gandaria City Hotel, the second Sheraton to debut in the cosmopolitan city of Jakarta, Indonesia. Owned by PT. Pakuwon Jati Tbk, the opening further propels the …

The battle to save 'the last paradise' in Indonesia

With its crystal-clear waters and picturesque islands, Raja Ampat — often described as "the last paradise on Earth" — has long been a dream destination for tourists. But this archipelago off Indonesia's east coast has emerged as the latest …

Azerbaijan’s Top Diplomat met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Republic of Indonesia

What Happens to EVs If Nickel Dries Up? Indonesia’s Crackdown Jolts Global Supply Chain

Key Takeaways Indonesia’s license cancellations create fresh nickel volatility, stressing the global EV battery supply chain. Despite analyst talk of oversupply, near-term disruptions and long-term geographic concentration raise red flags. Electric vehicle …