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Published on Mar 16, 2026

Indonesia eyes Budget cuts amid high oil prices, keeps free meal programme fund intact

Analysts say the move could calm market concerns over a possible rise in the Budget deficit from higher oil prices [JAKARTA] Indonesia is preparing additional Budget cuts if oil prices remain high, but the government will keep funding for the free meal …

Source: The Business Times Singapore - Neutral
Published on Mar 16, 2026

Indonesia's foreign debt rises in Jan. as gov't external loans increase

JAKARTA, March 16 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia's foreign debt rose to 434.7 billion U.S. dollars in January 2026, growing 1.7 percent year on year, the country's central bank announced on Monday. The increase was mainly driven by higher government …

Source: Xinhua News Agency - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Mar 16, 2026

VinFast extends free EV charging in India, Indonesia and Philippines till March 2029

The programme will also cover drivers operating on the Green SM ride-hailing service, which uses VinFast electric vehicles. VinFast, a Vietnam-based automotive firm, on Monday announced an extension of its free charging programme for electric vehicle (EV) …

Source: ETAuto - Indeterminate
Published on Mar 16, 2026

Indonesia Promotes Free Meal Program at UN Rights Council

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesian government showcased the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program as part of additional activities during the 61st Session of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland, on Thursday, March 12, 2026. The …

Source: Tempo.co - Neutral
Published on Mar 16, 2026

Indonesia Re-Evaluates E-Commerce Rules to Curb Online Fraud

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesian Trade Minister Budi Santoso will re-evaluate regulations regarding trading through electronic systems (PMSE), or e-commerce, in a bid to strengthen online transaction supervision and protect consumers. Budi conveyed this at …

Source: Tempo.co - Neutral
Published on Mar 16, 2026

Forensic testing underway: Indonesia police seek four suspects for acid attack on activist

Indonesian police are hunting for four people wanted for an acid attack that maimed an activist critical of the military’s growing role in government, an official said Monday. Andrie Yunus, deputy coordinator of the KontraS rights group, was riding a …

Source: RTL Today - Neutral
Published on Mar 16, 2026

News Hub: Indonesia's Prabowo orders SWF Danantara to deliver $50bn annually

Source: Asian Investor - Neutral
Published on Mar 16, 2026

Indonesia to enforce mandatory halal certification in October 2026

..there will be no delay. This policy is part of the journey of developing a halal product assurance system in Indonesia,Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) confirmed that the Mandatory Halal policy will proceed as scheduled and …

Source: Antara - Pro-Government
Published on Mar 16, 2026

Feature: Cheongsam style becomes Indonesia's Eid al-Fitr fashion trend

JAKARTA, March 16 (Xinhua) -- Azra, a shop attendant at Jakarta's Tanah Abang Market, said she can sell hundreds of women's Eid al-Fitr outfits inspired by the traditional Chinese Qipao (cheongsam) in a week. Shopping for new clothes ahead of Eid …

Source: China Internet Information Center - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Mar 16, 2026

Indonesia's Marcus makes a mark at Academy Badminton of Malaysia

Indonesian family: From left coaches Nova Widianto, Muhammad Miftakh, Marcus Gideon, Rexy Mainaky and Herry Iman Pierngadi. PETALING JAYA: Former world No. 1 men’s doubles shuttler Marcus Gideon of Indonesia gave players at the Academy Badminton Malaysia ( …

Source: The Malaysian Star - Indeterminate