Friday, June 19, 2026

Indonesia

June 5, 2026

Indonesia seeks trade, investment ties with sub-Saharan Africa

She described Africa as an emerging growth market with significant potential for economic cooperation.

Indonesian flag (Credit: Indonesia)
May 21, 2026

Farjess, Royal Canadian, owner Feroz Jessani to pay U.S. govt $19 million over evaded customs duties

Farjess, Royal Canadian Steel and Mr Jessani avoided duties owed to the U.S. by knowingly misrepresenting the country of origin of certain flat-rolled steel, alleged the justice department.

Farjess Inc. and Royal Canadian Steel Inc.
April 21, 2026

U.S. forces boarded sanctioned oil vessel in Indian Ocean: Official

“International waters are not a refuge for sanctioned vessels,” the Pentagon said.

A ship loads crude oil
April 15, 2026

American YouTuber Johnny Somali jailed in South Korea for public nuisance

Before the hearing, he told reporters he wished to apologize to South Koreans.

Johnny Somali.
April 2, 2026

Powerful 7.4-magnitude quake hits near Indonesia’s Molucca Islands

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck early on Thursday near Ternate, an island in Indonesia’s Molucca archipelago, the United States Geological Survey said.

Earthquake in Myanmar
March 6, 2026

Indonesia to ban use of social media for under 16s

According to Ms Hafid, this will take effect from March 28.

February 5, 2026

How Nigeria can move from potential to economic prosperity: Zacch Adedeji

Mr Adedeji lamented that Nigeria possesses a high-tech oil sector and a low-productivity informal sector.

Zacch Adedeji
January 29, 2026

60 million people benefit from Indonesia’s free meal programme

Indonesia targets the free nutritious meal programme to reach 82.9 million beneficiaries.

Indonesian flag (Credit: Indonesia)
January 12, 2026

Indonesia plans nationwide single rice price policy in 2026

“We don’t want eastern Indonesia to pay higher prices. In 2026, we will strive to apply a single rice price nationwide,” said the food affairs minister.

Bags of Indonesian rice