Latest in Tag: Indonesia Highlight
Latest in Tag: Indonesia

Egypt expresses condolences for victims of Indonesian plane crash
Egypt expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy, on Sunday, to the families of those killed in a plane crash in Indonesia.

Indonesian aircraft with 62 on board goes missing, feared crashed
An Indonesian aircraft belonging to local Jakarta-based carrier Sriwijaya Air went missing, on Saturday, with 62 passengers on board.

Egypt, Indonesia to form joint committee for trade exchange
Indonesia is one of most economically significant countries in Southeast Asia, and hub for Egyptian exports to markets in that region

Egypt-Indonesia trade exchange records $1.5bn in 5 years: Indonesian Ambassador
This high level of trade exchange means Egypt is one of Indonesia’s main commercial partners, Fawzy said. He added that Egypt acts as a pivotal gateway for Indonesian products moving into Africa.

Indonesia: World’s oldest known artwork found
A new study published on Thursday has found that 44,000-year-old cave paintings in Indonesia may not only be the oldest figurative artwork, but also the oldest example of pictorial storytelling.

‘Agribusiness Expo’ opportunity to boost Egypt-Indonesia trade relations: Embassy
IPA targets setting Egypt as regional hub for its exports to Africa, EU, says Chairperson

Number of 8 Egyptian tour operators likely to visit Indonesia in June
Numbers of Indonesian students in Egypt witness a significant increase, says ambassador

Egypt’s trade exchange with Indonesia hikes by 18% during Q1 of 2019
Business mission likely to visit Egypt in September, says Indonesian ambassador

Egypt offers condolences for victims of Indonesia, east Africa’s flash floods
Dozens were killed, hundreds dead, while thousands were forced to leave their homes

Indonesia tsunami kills around 222 so far, many missing
Over 700 people injured, authorities say death toll is likely to increase

Indonesia expects 300% trade increase with Egypt following PTA
Agreement planned to be signed next year, says trade minister

Indonesia to enter new markets following global trade war: President
70 Egyptian companies participating in Indonesia’s 33rd International Trade Expo

Indonesian President hopefully to visit Egypt in 2019
Three ministries co-organise future business excursions to MENA, says Nurul Auliya

‘Coffee plantation work hard, but we love it, got used to it,’: Indonesian workers
Daily working hours extend 10 during harvest season, says Yati

Indonesian PTPN to open two offices in Cairo, Dubai soon
PTPN’s investments worth $66bn; ‘we want direct access to Egyptian clients’ says Budiman

Minister of Finance heads to IMF, WB annual meetings in Indonesia
Moeit to visit South Korea, meet with officials, investment bankers

Indonesia earthquake: Hundreds of thousands await foreign aid
Foreign aid is making its way to Indonesia to help hundreds of thousands in need following an earthquake and tsunami. The death toll, which has passed 1,400, could jump once access is gained to cut-off areas.Desperately needed foreign aid was due to arrive in Indonesia on Thursday, to help devastated communities as they face the …

Devastating tsunami kills at least 832 people in Indonesia
Media reports of rescuers working to extract survivors trapped under crashed buildings

Indonesia dances poco-poco in Asian Games record attempt
In an attempt to break a world record, tens of thousands have danced the poco-poco, including inmates in more than 500 prisons. Participants said the mass dance helps promote a tradition “that could have been forgotten.”Indonesian President Joko Widodo (seen above) on Sunday led tens of thousands of people in a mass traditional line dance …

Egypt condemns terror attacks on churches in Indonesia, single family behind them
IS claims responsibility for attacks

Indonesia: why underage girls are marrying
Two separate underage couples held weddings in Indonesia last week after seeking approval from a religious court. The marriages have stirred strong criticism at home and abroad with calls to end child marriage.Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has responded to renewed pressure to end child marriage after a 14-year-old girl and a 15-year-old boy were …

‘Selfie monkey’ on the brink in Indonesia
Best known for its viral self-portrait, the crested black macaque is also a part of the local indigenous community’s diet. But an appetite for bush meat is among the factors threatening the iconic monkey’s survival.Indonesia’s famous “selfie monkey” is facing a fight for survival as local indigenous communities hunt the animal for its meat. The …

Indonesia intends to attract tourists from the Middle East
The Indonesian tourism authority of Yogyakarta, affiliated to the Indonesian ministry of tourism, is intending to promote tourism to the city in the Middle East, especially Egypt, at the beginning of 2017. To achieve this plan, the authority is waiting for the approval of the city’s governor. The plan includes visiting Middle Eastern countries and showcasing …

$500m negotiations with Indonesia indicate Egypt not seeking finance from Gulf countries: expert
In order to finance its budget deficit, the Egyptian government is negotiating with Indonesia to borrow $500m by the end of first quarter of 2017, according to a Ministry of Finance source who preferred to remain anonymous. The negotiations show that Egypt is no longer seeking financing from the Gulf countries, after receiving billions of …

Indonesia issues fatwa against forest fires
Indonesia’s leading Islamic clerical body has issued a fatwa against the willful starting of forest fires in a bid to prevent the choking haze that smothered it and neighboring countries last year.

Tourist hunting Pokemon in army base
Indonesian police say they detained a Frenchman who trespassed on a military base while playing the augmented reality game “Pokemon Go.” The governor of Jakarta has said the game could be used to boost tourism.

Indonesia launches tax amnesty to boost economy
Indonesia has introduced a tax amnesty as the government hopes to lure back capital parked abroad by wealthy citizens. But the measure has faced criticism from people unwilling to let evaders off the hook.

Indonesia’s historic shift to an urban economy
Indonesia is undergoing a rapid transformation from a rural to an urban economy, with the nation’s cities growing faster than in other Asian countries, says a new report. What challenges does this trend pose?

Australia stops five people suspected of plotting sailing trip to Syria
Five men have been arrested on suspicion of trying to leave Australia illegally on a small boat to sail to Indonesia. Officials believe the men wanted to join jihadis in Syria and ‘engage in hostile acts.’

Egypt largest contributor among Arab states to UN missions: Official
The working dinner focused on challenges facing UN peace operations and how to overcome them