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Scientists watch and wait as Bali's menacing volcano rumbles
KARANGASEM, Indonesia (Reuters) - The question Indonesian volcanologist Devy Kamil Syahbana gets most is the one he cannot answer - when, or if, rumbling Mount Agung on Bali island will blow up in a major eruption.<p>The 3,000 meter (9,800 ft) Agung - a so-called strato-volcano capable of very violent …
EnvironmentWalking the streets of Tanjung Benoa – Bali, Indonesia
I loved my time walking the streets of Ubud, therefore, I thought it was time to venture to another part of Bali, a different and quieter part of …
Asia TravelJokowi Says His Reforms Are a Success With Growth Back Above 5%
Indonesian President Joko Widodo said government reforms to boost the economy are starting to pay off, enabling it to embark on the biggest …
BusinessRussian strategic bombers visit Indonesia
MOSCOW (AP) — The Russian military says its strategic bombers have flown to Indonesia, a visit that showcases Russia's military power.<p>The Russian Defense Ministry said two Tu-95 strategic bombers landed on Biak Island on Tuesday. They were accompanied by two heavy-lift Il-76 transports that carried …
BusinessMore than 35,000 flee amid fears of Bali volcano eruption
Print<p>BALI, Indonesia — More than 35,000 people have fled a menacing volcano on the Indonesian tourist island of Bali, fearing it will erupt for the …
Mount AgungIndonesia plans to buy Rio Tinto's 40% stake in Freeport's Grasberg mine
Indonesia's government plans to acquire Rio Tinto’s (NYSE:RIO) 40% interest in the Grasberg copper mine operated by the local unit of Freeport …
BusinessIndonesia Needs Aggressive Fiscal Policy, Former Minister Says
Indonesia needs more aggressive fiscal policy to spur demand and investment in Southeast Asia’s largest economy, according to Chatib Basri, a former …
EconomyIt was supposed to be their dream day, but now this Sydney couple are short $70k
Both from Indian families living in Sydney, they wanted their celebration to be spread over four days to keep in with tradition.<p>Starting off with a …
Mount AgungIndonesia could overtake Singapore in decorative fish exports: Susi
Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Minister Susi Pudjiastuti says Indonesia has huge potential to overtake Singapore in the export of decorative fish, …
South-east AsiaIndonesia urges countries to rescind travel advisory to Bali
JAKARTA: Indonesia has urged countries warning its citizens not to travel to Bali due to Mount Agung's volcanic activity to rescind their travel …
Mount AgungMattel Indonesia to introduce batik-wearing Barbie
Mattel is set to launch an Indonesian version of its iconic Barbie toy, with the famous doll wearing the country's signature batik clothing.<p>As …
South-east AsiaBasri Says Bank Indonesia Should Raise Interest Rates
December 6th, 2017, 12:49 AM UTC<p>Indonesia's Central Bank has cut rates 8 times since the beginning of last year and the country's former Finance …
BusinessPapua New Guinea - 7 snapshots of a nation
Papua New Guinea - seven snapshots of a nation | The Lowy Institute has produced seven papers assessing the contemporary challenges facing Papua New …
Papua New GuineaIndonesia seizes Chinese fishing ship, arrests 21 crew members
The Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Ministry has seized Fu Yuan Yu 831, a Chinese fishing ship, and arrested its 21 crew members, who were allegedly …
South-east AsiaIndonesia set to boost geotourism
The Tourism Ministry has started to focus on geotourism by speeding up the development of geoparks in Indonesia.<p>“This will educate tourists about …
South-east AsiaWest Lombok adopts sustainable tourism development approach for tourist villages
West Lombok is currently developing 14 tourist villages based on sustainable tourism development approach.
TourismTwo children die as floods strike Medan
Heavy downpours in North Sumatra in the past few days have caused landslides and flooding that have claimed at least two lives.<p>Two children died in …
WeatherTransportation Ministry to develop Tanjung Batu Port in Belitung
The Transportation Ministry is going to develop Tanjung Batu Port in Belitung to become a place for loading and unloading cargo as well as for …
TravelBali volcano's 1963 eruption in pictures
Incredible photos show the devastating impact of the Mount Agung volcanic eruption on the Indonesian island of Bali in 1963.
South-east AsiaThe Palm Oil Industry Promises Reform, But There’s Still No Sign of Change
It was 10 years ago that Greenpeace first published an investigation into Indonesia's palm oil industry.<p>We showed that the world's biggest brands got …
EnvironmentVolcano’s $1billion Bali blow
December 4, 2017 6:26PM<p>AS hotels sit empty and businesses are forced to close, Bali locals are counting the cost of Mount Agung’s volcanic …
Mount AgungChina suspends flights from Bali to China due to volcanic ash: report
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China's aviation authority has suspended all flights from the Indonesian holiday island of Bali to Chinese cities until the threat of volcanic ash clears, the state-run People's Daily newspaper reported on Monday.<p>Clouds of volcanic ash from Bali's erupting Mount Agung volcano …
News (China)Indonesia president nominates air chief to replace controversial military head
JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesian President Joko Widodo has nominated the chief of staff of the air force to be the new head of the armed forces (TNI), to replace a controversial general who is due to retire in April.<p>Air Chief Marshal Hadi Tjahjanto has close ties to the president and was previously …
World NewsMattel Indonesia exports toys worth $150m per week
Toy maker PT Mattel Indonesia produces about 2 million toys, including Barbie dolls, a week with total exports worth US$150 million.<p>The products of …
South-east AsiaDaily life of villagers at evacuation area in Bali
Children eat fruit at an evacuation area in Abang District of Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Dec. 3, 2017. Residents living close to Indonesia's Bali …
News (China)Magmatic activities in Indonesia's Bali volcano remain high: official - Xinhua
By Abu Hanifah<p>BALI, Indonesia, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) -- Despite the ongoing visually calming condition in Bali's volcano of Mount Agung, authorities have …
News (China)Bali volcano calms but alert remains high
The Mount Agung volcano on Indonesia's resort island of Bali is calm, emitting only a thin column of sulphuric steam, the disaster management agency …
Mount AgungBali volcano live: Updates as Mount Agung eruption remains at highest alert level while tourist flights across the island resume
The tower of ash rising up from Bali's erupting Mount Agung volcano has dissipated into a wisp of steam as many flights have resumed across the …
Mount AgungBali civil society forum opens in Banten
The Bali Civil Society and Media Forum began its annual meeting in Banten on Tuesday. The meeting, initially scheduled in Bali, was moved because of …
Mount AgungTraditional Indonesian mask dance enthralls Paris
Indonesian master dancer Nur Anani M. Irman, also known as Nani, was in Paris over the weekend to perform the Tari Topeng Losari, a traditional …
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