Indonesia mengusulkan pembentukan komunitas keamanan asean dengan tujuan

Yvette Tanamal and A. Muh. Ibnu Aqil (The Jakarta Post) PREMIUM Jakarta   ● Sat, January 28 2023 The European Green Deal remained among the European Union’s top priorities in both the 27-nation bloc’s 2023 ASEAN and Indonesia strategy, two senior EU diplomats told a press conference in Jakarta on Tuesday. While its environmental stance on trade had caused heated rifts with some of the largest ASEAN member states, Brussels would ensure that other areas of cooperation could continue undisturbed, they added. EU Ambassador to Indonesia Vincent Piket emphasized that finalizing the Indonesia-EU Comprehensive Trade Agreement (IEU-CEPA) by the end of the year would be the dominant concern of the bloc’s negotiators. He added that a total of four negotiation rounds had been scheduled for February, May, July and September. to Read Full Story SUBSCRIBE NOW Starting from IDR 55,500/month Unlimited access to our web and app content e-Post daily digital newspaper … [Read more...] about EU’s green policy remains key priority in ASEAN ties

Billy Adison Aditijanto (The Jakarta Post) PREMIUM Jakarta   ● Sat, January 28 2023 Indonesia, the world’s largest seaweed exporter, is considering the commodity’s use in producing bio-crude to help reduce the country’s reliance on costly imported crude. Though the potential for seaweed-based biofuel is huge, much still needs to be done to turn the idea into reality. The Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry said on Jan. 19 that seaweed-based biofuel could compete with the cost of other biomass, such as corn, sugarcane and cassava, which required a vast amount of land for cultivation. Seaweed is more sustainable than other plants used to make biofuel, according to a joint study by researchers from state-run Diponegoro University and South Korea’s Pukyong National University, so it is considerably more preferable in pursuing the country’s net zero agenda. to Read Full Story SUBSCRIBE NOW Starting from IDR 55,500/month Unlimited access to our web and … [Read more...] about Funding, research hamper Indonesia’s seaweed potential for biofuel

News Desk (The Jakarta Post) Jakarta   ● Fri, January 27, 2023 2023-01-27 17:40 0 5fceed71997e5776a1634d25dc051614 1 Politics Jokowi,surya-paloh,Indonesia,politics,anies-baswedan,NasDem-Party,coalition Free Surya Paloh, the chairman of the NasDem Party, met with President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo on Thursday as political parties in the ruling coalition expected the President to announce another Cabinet shake-up soon."Yes, the meeting took place yesterday [Thursday] afternoon,” Bey Machmudin, the State Secretariat's deputy for protocol, press and the media said on Friday, as quoted by Kompas.com. Earlier, a number of senior NasDem politicians also confirmed that their chairman had held an hour-long meeting with the President. Sugeng Suparwoto, a member of the party’s central board, said the meeting should be seen as an indication that Surya and Jokowi continued to maintain an amicable relationship. "There's no problem with Pak [Mr.] Surya. His position … [Read more...] about Surya Paloh meets with Jokowi amid reshuffle rumors

Agnes Anya (AFP) PREMIUM Jakarta, Indonesia   ● Fri, January 27, 2023 At a packed festival in central Jakarta, hijab-clad sexagenarian singer Rien Djamain bursts into an upbeat track about nuclear destruction to a crowd of thousands, mostly young Indonesians. Behind the frontwoman of the all-female Nasida Ria band are her fellow musicians, dressed in silver and black sequined dresses, backing up her velvety vocals with bongos, violins, mandolins, bamboo flutes and tambourines. "O cursed creator of the nuclear bomb, why do you invite the day of judgement?" she sang on the track "Bom Nuklir". to Read Full Story SUBSCRIBE NOW Starting from IDR 55,500/month Unlimited access to our web and app content e-Post daily digital newspaper No advertisements, no interruptions Privileged access to our events and programs Subscription to our newsletters We accept Register to read 3 premium articles for free Already subscribed? … [Read more...] about Hijabi ‘indie mothers’ embraced by young Indonesian music fans

A. Muh. Ibnu Aqil (The Jakarta Post) PREMIUM Jakarta   ● Sat, January 28 2023 As Indonesia and South Korea celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations, the two countries are eyeing stronger economic cooperation and investment amid the geopolitical tensions in the Asia-Pacific. Foreign Minister Retno L.P. Marsudi said that over five decades, the two countries had forged even closer ties with each other. “Today, Indonesia and the ROK [Republic of Korea] are more than close friends. We are special strategic partners,” Retno said in her recorded address, presented at an event in Jakarta on Thursday to mark the 50th anniversary of Indonesia-South Korea diplomatic relations. to Read Full Story SUBSCRIBE NOW Starting from IDR 55,500/month Unlimited access to our web and app content e-Post daily digital newspaper No advertisements, no interruptions Privileged access to our events and programs Subscription to our newsletters We accept … [Read more...] about RI-South Korea semicentennial looks to enhance cooperation

Toronata Tambun (The Jakarta Post) PREMIUM Jakarta   ● Sat, January 28, 2023 From 2020 to 2022, I met intensively with the country's future leaders studying in its most-prestigious institutes and universities. There is only a “handful” of them: Bright, smart, English as their second language, visionary, full of energy, promising and diligent students. They stand for what the mainstream media depict as "upper-middle income group, highly educated, latte-sipping and [future] white-collar employees". They are in the 10-percent bracket of university graduates to be absorbed into industries. However, to my demise, a very articulate journalist’s work, “Underprivileged millennials: Being young and poor in Jakarta” ( Tehusijarana , 2020) portrays a less-known side of the country's millennials (the most significant part of Indonesia's much-vaunted “demographic bonus”), which very much to the contrary: "only have a high-school level education, work in blue-collar or … [Read more...] about The other face of the younger generation. What can we do?

Spain's Balearic Islands have a tourist tax (Image: Getty) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Tourist taxes are usually paid per night stayed and can vary based on the type of accommodation. Sometimes money will go towards sustainability or funding tourist infrastructure. Related articles British tourist faces one year in Dubai JAIL over £20 note Tourist scammed by 'friendly person' in the street Spain Tourists heading to Ibiza or Majorca will need to pay the Sustainable Tourist Tax in place in the Balearic Islands. The tax applies to tourists aged 16 or over and varies depending on a tourist’s choice of accommodation. In Barcelona, tourists have to pay a tax to stay overnight and the city intends to increase … [Read more...] about Spain, France and Thailand among popular countries Brits have to pay tourist tax to enter

The Canary Islands are home to several cheap holiday destinations (Image: Getty) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Forbes Advisor found the ultimate winter sun hotspots for Britons. The team looked at the average cost of flights and hotels as well as the average temperature in winter. Related articles ‘Unspoilt’ Spanish city is sunniest winter destination - full list Passengers urged to leave 'heels' at home if they want to avoid fine Ultimate winter sun hotspots ( Forbes Advisor ) Cancun, Mexico Gran Canaria, Spain Bangkok, Thailand Bali, Indonesia Veracruz, Mexico Krabi, Thailand Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt Lanzarote, Spain Hat Yai, Thailand Fuerteventura, Spain READ MORE: The UK’s … [Read more...] about Spain’s Canary Islands are the ‘ultimate’ winter sun destination

Paying for your ride and food orders will soon be easier and hassle-free as the country’s leading mobile wallet GCash partners with Grab Philippines, the country’s leader in transportation and deliveries. The landmark partnership will give Grab users access to the easiest, most convenient, and secure cashless transactions when they add GCash as a direct payment method on the Grab app. GCash will be officially available as a mode of payment on the Grab platform by February. Through this partnership, users can simply choose GCash as their payment method, and pay cashless for GrabCar, GrabFood, GrabMart, GrabExpress and other Grab services with just a few taps on their smartphones. Moreover, this partnership enables users to avoid transfer fees which go as high as Php 50. “With this partnership, we once again realize our commitment to make the lives of Filipinos better each day by delivering a  more convenient, secure, and cost-efficient way to pay for their rides and … [Read more...] about GCash, Grab Philippines join forces for more convenient direct cashless payment option

This picture taken on Jan. 6, 2023, shows members of the all-female hijab-clad Nasida Ria band performing on stage in front of an audience at a festival in Jakarta. Initially a Koran group, all-female band Nasida Ria is riding the wave of Indonesia’s playful music scene with humorous Islamic pop songs about unconventional themes, like economic tensions and nuclear bombs. AGNES ANYA / AFP JAKARTA, Indonesia—At a packed festival in central Jakarta, hijab-clad sexagenarian singer Rien Djamain bursts into an upbeat track about nuclear destruction to a crowd of thousands, mostly young Indonesians. Behind the frontwoman of the all-female Nasida Ria band are her fellow musicians, dressed in silver and black sequined dresses, backing up her velvety vocals with bongos, violins, mandolins, bamboo flutes and tambourines. “O cursed creator of the nuclear bomb, why do you invite the day of judgment?” she sang on the track “Bom Nuklir.” Young concertgoers swung from side to side during the … [Read more...] about Hijab-clad ‘indie mothers’ embraced by young Indonesian music fans