Indonesia National Team Head Coach John Herdman has offered candid insights into the potential contributions of three Bali United players – Jens Raven, Tim Geypens, and Kadek Agung – suggesting they could become pivotal figures for the Garuda squad in the upcoming AFF Cup 2026. This evaluation comes amidst an intensive training camp conducted at the state-of-the-art Bali United Training …

The Houthi movement, officially known as Ansarullah, has issued a stark warning through a senior official, Hizam al-Assad, threatening to target all Saudi oil and vital facilities with missiles and drones should Saudi Arabia launch what the group terms a "comprehensive aggression" against Yemen. This ominous declaration, made public on Saturday morning via the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), …

Jakarta, Indonesia – Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands recently concluded a significant working visit to Indonesia, spanning from Monday, November 24, to Thursday, November 27, 2025. This visit, her fifth to the archipelago, underscored a sustained commitment to advancing global financial inclusion, a mission she champions in her capacity as the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Advocate (UNSGSA) for …

Jakarta, October 22, 2025 – The political status of prominent public figures Eko Hendro Purnomo, widely known as Eko Patrio, and Surya Utama, alias Uya Kuya, continues to be a subject of interest following their non-activation from the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI). Both individuals, who represent the National Mandate Party (PAN), have remained out of the public parliamentary …

The designation of Febri Adriansyah as a suspect in three high-profile corruption and money laundering cases—involving the procurement of coal for state-owned electricity company PLN, the state-owned social insurance company PT Asabri, and the state-owned steel producer PT Krakatau Steel—has sparked a significant legal debate, with prominent legal experts questioning the procedural legitimacy of the move. Concerns are mounting that …

JAKARTA – Former Central Java Deputy Governor (2018-2023), Taj Yasin Maimoen, has emerged as the most popular figure in the nascent race for the gubernatorial seat in the upcoming Central Java Pilkada (regional head elections). This finding comes from a survey conducted by the prominent Indonesian political survey institution, Parameter Politik Indonesia, with data collection spanning from May 15 to …

Jakarta, VIVA – Indonesia’s robust investment realization of Rp1,010.6 trillion (approximately USD 65.5 billion at prevailing exchange rates) during the first half of 2026 underscores the nation’s enduring appeal as a prime investment destination, even amidst a landscape of persistent global economic uncertainty. This impressive figure, representing 49.5 percent of the government’s ambitious annual investment target, reflects a resilient domestic …

The recent surge in social media discussions regarding the purported ability of eucalyptus oil to significantly improve vehicle fuel efficiency has captivated public attention across Indonesia. Claims circulating widely suggest that mixing minyak kayu putih (eucalyptus oil) with gasoline can lead to substantial reductions in fuel consumption, sparking a wave of public curiosity and experimentation. This informal discourse has invariably …

The Indonesian manufacturing industry has demonstrated resilient performance, maintaining a steady expansionary phase in the second quarter of 2026, a crucial indicator of the nation’s economic health. This positive trajectory is further bolstered by projections from Bank Indonesia (BI), the central bank, which anticipate an even stronger growth momentum for the sector in the third quarter of the same year. …

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