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Envision Racing’s Sebastien Buemi gets Nico Mueller’s Jakarta podium after penalty is revoked
Image credit: Sebastien Buemi/Instagram Coming as major good news for Envision Racing driver Sebastien Buemi, the removal of a time penalty from the last Jakarta race has landed him on the podium. Buemi is now officially promoted to third place,...
ARYADUTA Bali Named One of Trip.com Group’s Top-Producing Hotels of 2025
ARYADUTA Bali’s unwavering commitment to service, innovation, and family-focused hospitality makes this recognition by Trip.com Group particularly meaningful. ARYADUTA Bali is proud to announce its recognition as one of Trip.com Group’s...
Race against time as 61 feared missing in Bali ferry disaster
DENPASAR, July 3 — Indonesian rescuers were racing Thursday to find at least 61 people missing after a ferry sank on its way to the popular resort island of Bali, a local search and rescue agency said. The vessel sank before midnight on Wednesday...

Brazil Cannot Sue Indonesian Govt Over Juliana Marins' Death, Minister Says
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Coordinating Minister for Legal, Human Rights, Immigration, and Corrections, Yusril Ihza Mahendra, spoke up about the death of Juliana Marins, a Brazilian tourist who died after falling into a ravine on Mount Rinjani....

From Leaf to Life: Indonesia’s Herbal Giant Eyes Ethiopia
Healing Rooted in the Soil Across Ethiopia’s sweeping highlands and arid lowlands, an ancient tradition continues to flourish: the use of stems, seeds, leaves, roots, and flowers to heal the body and protect the spirit. For generations,...

New hotels: Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives, City of Dreams Sri Lanka and more
Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives, the Maldives Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives, located within The Atollia by Centara Hotels & Resorts, comprises 142 beachfront and overwater villas and residences, each with direct access...

Indonesia Tipped to Win Against Pakistan in Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesian women's national team is pursuing its second victory in Group D of the 2026 Women's Asian Cup qualifiers. They will face Pakistan at the Indomilk Arena Stadium, Tangerang, Banten, on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. The...

Indonesian Influencer Detained in Myanmar May Not Be Criminal, House Member Suggests
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - A member of the House of Representatives (DPR) Defense Commission, Tubagus Hasanuddin, provided an update on an Indonesian citizen, identified by the initials AP, who was arrested by Myanmar authorities on December 20, 2024. AP...

Indonesia Beaten 0-2 by Pakistan in 2026 Women's Asia Cup Qualifiers
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesian Women's National Team was defeated 0-2 by Pakistan in their second match of the 2026 Asia Cup qualifiers at Indomilk Arena Stadium, Tangerang, on Wednesday, July 2, 2026. Pakistan secured the win with goals from...

Indonesia eyes history update ahead of 80th independence anniversary
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Culture Minister Fadli Zon stated that the planned update to Indonesia’s official historical narrative aims to promote national unity through a positive retelling of key events. “We expect our national history to strengthen the...

Indonesian Police Clarify Humanoid Robots' Role: Interaction and Education
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesian Police (Polri) recently showcased 30 robots during the 17th Bhayangkara Day parade at the National Monument in Central Jakarta on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. The display included 10 humanoid robots, 13 robodogs, and...

Indonesian Hospital Director Dr. Marwan Sultan and Family Killed in Gaza Airstrike
Watan-Dr. Marwan Sultan, director of the Indonesian Hospital in the Gaza Strip, was martyred alongside several members of his family as a result of an Israeli airstrike that targeted a residential apartment in the Tal al-Hawa area southwest of...

Food, scenery are rich people's top priorities when booking hotels, Marriott survey finds
Published: 10 Jul. 2025, 16:42 Updated: 10 Jul. 2025, 17:59 Oriol Montal, managing director of luxury for the Asia-Pacific region excluding China at Marriott International [MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL] At luxury hotels like St. Regis and JW Marriot,...

Today's Top 3 News: UN Warns Israel's Gaza Relocation Plan Could Be Forced Displacement
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Here are the highlights: UN Warns Israel's Gaza Relocation Plan Could Be Forced Displacement; Gov't Denies Claim that BRICS Accession Causes U.S. Tariff...

Anigre Restaurant Unveils Maguro Matsuri Tuna Festival at Sheraton Grand Jakarta
Share Anigre Restaurant Unveils Maguro Matsuri Tuna Festival at Sheraton Grand Jakarta A spectacular live tuna-cutting performance, exquisite Japanese cuisine, and global seafood creations await at Anigre Restaurant’s Maguro Matsuri. Elevate your...

China’s gold hoarding is a bad omen for the dollar
TOKYO — The intensifying gold rush on the part of central banks suggests the fallout from Donald Trump’s fiscal handiwork is just beginning. As top monetary authorities pile into gold at historically elevated prices, the real goal is reducing...

China's Gold Hoarding: A Bad Omen For The Dollar
Latest stories It's time for a US Indo-Pacific reset Setting the pace: The future of regenerative agriculture in China For China, Dalai Lama succession also about water supply control Not surprisingly, the dollar's 13% plunge is seen as...

Indonesia deports two Chinese nationals for fake investor scam
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Class I Immigration Office of North Jakarta has deported two Chinese nationals, identified by the initials ZM and ZY, for posing as investors operating fictitious companies to obtain stay permits. "The two foreigners were...

Indonesian media shouldn’t give platforms to pro-Israel voices
Indonesia has long positioned itself as a firm opponent of colonialism and injustice. That stance is not rhetorical. It is enshrined in its constitution, which clearly states: “Colonialism must be abolished in this world because it is not in...

Indonesia and Tony Blair Institute unveil roadmap to bridge financial inclusion gap
A new study from the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI), launched in partnership with the Gates Foundation and Indonesia’s Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs, aims to help close the country’s financial inclusion gap as it reaches...