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TikTok is spending $1.5 billion on a joint venture to solve the problem of Indonesia's surprise social media shopping ban

In September, Jakarta banned social media platforms like TikTok and Facebook from offering e-commerce services on their social media platforms.

Fortune

Honda MXGP and WSBK stars join Jakarta bikers in unique Motul-backed fan ride

Dubbed ‘The Ultimate Ride’, the event was enabled by lubricant manufacturer Motul and saw five-time MXGP champion Tim Gajser, MXGP race winner Ruben Fernandez and WSBK riders Iker Lecuona and Xavi Vierge ride alongside hundreds of fans on motorbikes of all shapes and sizes.

Motorsport

‘A bus is open to everyone regardless of class’: riding the world’s biggest network

Rapid transit buses that ferry workers in and out of Jakarta have become hugely popular and are key to net zero ambitions

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Coal power, traffic, waste burning a toxic smog cocktail in Indonesia's Jakarta

Pollution is causing respiratory illnesses and deaths to rise in Indonesia's island of Java, including the capital, Jakarta

The Independent UK

India launches five-day Millets Festival in Indonesia to raise awareness and create markets for millets-based products in ASEAN

India launches 5-day Millets Festival in Jakarta to raise awareness for millets as sustainable food choice. ASEAN-India Millets Festival jointly organised by Indian Mission to ASEAN and Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare. Exhibition features FPOs, start-ups & Indian chefs.

The Hindu

‘Scream to the world, stop genocide’: Indonesian medics rally for Gaza

Medical workers in Indonesia call for an end to attacks on hospitals and healthcare staff by Israeli forces in Gaza.

Al Jazeera

Bhullar extends lead to three shots in Indonesia, 7 Indians make the cut

Indian golfer Gaganjeet Bhullar carded a four-under 67 to extend his lead by three strokes after the second round of the BNI Indonesian Masters in Jakarta

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Conservative Muslims in Indonesia protest Coldplay concert over the band's LGBTQ+ support

More than 200 conservative Muslims marched in Indonesia’s capital, calling for the cancellation of Coldplay’s concert on Wednesday night over the British band’s support for the LGBTQ+ community

The Independent UK

Bring Me The Horizon fans riot after show gets cancelled halfway through

Safety concerns forced the UK pop-metal band to cancel their set and a planned second performance in Jakarta, Indonesia

Metal Hammer

Rajnath Singh to attend 10th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus in Jakarta

Rajnath Singh to attend 10th ADMM-Plus in Jakarta, Indonesia. He'll present India's views on regional security challenges and hold bilateral meetings with Defence Ministers of participating nations

The Hindu

Q&A: Bali bomber on crime, punishment, and what motivated deadly attack

Umar Patek was freed last year after serving 11 years in jail for his role in the Bali bombings that killed 202 people.

Al Jazeera

Conservative Muslims protest Coldplay's planned concert in Indonesia over the band's LGBTQ+ support

Dozens of conservative Muslims are calling for the cancellation of Coldplay’s concert this month in Indonesia

The Independent UK

England head to Indonesia inspired by Under-17 World Cup winner Phil Foden

England face New Caledonia in Jakarta in their World Cup opener on Saturday.

The Independent UK

Traditional Market In Jakarta Faces Decline Amidst TikTok Shop Ban

TikTok Shop Ban in Indonesia Impacts Traditional Market as Foot Traffic Declines

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Al Jazeera

Indonesia’s Prabowo registers in three-way 2024 presidential race

Defence minister and former general, whose running mate is the incumbent president’s son, is leading opinion polls.

The Conversation

Victims of the green energy boom? The Indonesians facing eviction over a China-backed plan to turn their island into a solar panel 'ecocity'

I first visited Rempang island in Summer 2022. Greeting me were lush fields lined with coconut and banana trees, picture-book fishing villages with houses jutting into the water on stilts, and boats carrying people between the dozens of islands that dot the Riau archipelago in western Indonesia. I had made…

The Independent UK

AP Week in Pictures: Asia | Sept. 29-Oct. 5, 2023

Participants bowed to pay respects to the People’s Heroes Monument during a ceremony marking Martyrs Day at Tiananmen Square in Beijing. In Jakarta, Indonesia, soldiers performed in a parade marking the 78th anniversary of the Indonesian armed forces. In Kathmandu, Nepal, women pulled a chariot during Indra Jatra, a festival…

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New rules from Jakarta are dealing a blow to TikTok's e-commerce dreams

The social media giant TikTok puts a pause on TikTok Shop, its online retail operation, in Indonesia to comply with new government restrictions.

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Car-free days: new push to open up Sydney’s high streets and let festival culture prosper

Exclusive: The Committee for Sydney wants the city to follow the lead of New York, Jakarta, Mexico City and Bogotá

The Independent UK

Indonesian president launches Southeast Asia's first high-speed railway, funded by China

Indonesian President Joko Widodo has inaugurated Southeast Asia’s first high-speed railway, which begins its commercial operations on Monday, a key project under China’s Belt and Road infrastructure initiative that will drastically cut the travel time between two key cities

The Hindu

Hangzhou Asian Games | On day 8, India crosses the 50-medal mark

India achieved the 50 medal mark on October 1, 2023 when Nandini Agasara won bronze in women's heptathlon 800m. On the eighth day, India won gold in men's trap shooting, 3,000m steeple chase and shot put.

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Indonesia is set to launch Southeast Asia's first high-speed railway, largely funded by China

Indonesia is preparing to launch Southeast Asia’s first high-speed railway, a key project under China’s Belt and Road infrastructure initiative

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Indonesian leader takes a test ride on Southeast Asia's first high-speed railway

Indonesian President Joko Widodo has taken a test ride on Southeast Asia’s first high-speed railway, a key project under China’s Belt and Road infrastructure initiative

The Independent UK

Indonesia says China has pledged $21B in new investment to strengthen ties

Visiting Chinese Premier Li Qiang has pledged $21.7 billion in new Chinese investment in Indonesia to strengthen the countries’ economic and political ties

The Independent UK

South Korea's Yoon meets Indonesian leader to deepen economic, defense ties

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has met with his Indonesian counterpart, Joko Widodo, to deepen economic ties and defense cooperation amid heightened global geopolitical tensions

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