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Rupiah heads for biggest weekly fall since May on higher US yields, firm dollar

Rupiah heads for biggest weekly fall since May on higher US yields, firm dollar

By Shruti Agarwal Sept 25 (Reuters) - Indonesia's rupiah was headed on Friday for its biggest weekly decline since May, pressured by rising US Treasury yields, a stronger dollar and expectations that the Fed will keep rates higher for longer, while other regional currencies traded mixed.
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EU Nears Trade Deals with Southeast Asian Nations, Indonesia Aims for October 2026 Signing

EU Nears Trade Deals with Southeast Asian Nations, Indonesia Aims for October 2026 Signing

EU Nears Trade Deals with Southeast Asian Nations, Indonesia Aims for October 2026 Signing
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Rupiah set for biggest weekly fall since May as higher US yields, stronger dollar bite

Rupiah set for biggest weekly fall since May as higher US yields, stronger dollar bite

By Shruti Agarwal Sept 25 (Reuters) - Indonesia's rupiah was set for its biggest weekly fall since late May on Friday, pressured by rising US Treasury yields, a stronger dollar and expectations that US interest rates will remain higher for longer.
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The women volunteers of Borneo battling worst wildfires in 11 years

The women volunteers of Borneo battling worst wildfires in 11 years

By Willy Kurniawan KETAPANG, Indonesia, Sept 24 (Reuters) - The sky over Indonesia's Borneo island is orange and heavy with smoke as a result of the country's worst wildfires in more than a decade, which have left swathes of forest blackened and many locals suffering from respiratory problems.
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Indonesia reflags a former Italian warship as its first aircraft carrier

Indonesia reflags a former Italian warship as its first aircraft carrier

Indonesia’s navy has commissioned its first aircraft carrier after acquiring the former Italian vessel to strengthen its maritime defenses and disaster response
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New firefighting fund launches but funding gap remains as wildfires worsen worldwide

New firefighting fund launches but funding gap remains as wildfires worsen worldwide

A new $100 million philanthropic fund for wildfire prevention in South America, home to the Amazon rainforest, is being launched during New York Climate Week, as fires race across the Amazon
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‘Ah Girl,’ ‘The Sea Speaks His Name’ to Bookend Jakarta Film Week

‘Ah Girl,’ ‘The Sea Speaks His Name’ to Bookend Jakarta Film Week

Singaporean director Ang Geck Geck Priscilla’s “Ah Girl” will open the sixth Jakarta Film Week, set for Oct. 21–25, and Yosep Anggi Noen’s “The Sea Speaks His Name” (“Laut Bercerita”) will close the festival in its Indonesian premiere. The program was unveiled Sept. 23 at a press conference at CGV Grand Indonesia, where Jakarta Deputy […]
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A month after Nepal-China floods, Ukrainian families still desperate for answers

A month after Nepal-China floods, Ukrainian families still desperate for answers

Olena Kalynychenko is among thousands missing after devastating floods hit the Nepal-China border
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A month after Nepal-China floods, families await answers about more than 50 missing Ukrainians

A month after Nepal-China floods, families await answers about more than 50 missing Ukrainians

Olena Kalynychenko is among thousands missing after devastating floods hit the Nepal-China border
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Asia Video Content Spend to Hit $15 Billion in 2026 as Streaming and Local Film Draw Capital, Media Partners Asia Report Finds

Asia Video Content Spend to Hit $15 Billion in 2026 as Streaming and Local Film Draw Capital, Media Partners Asia Report Finds

Spending on video content in seven major markets across Asia is expected to climb to $15.1 billion in 2026, according to Media Partners Asia’s “Asia Video Content Dynamics 2026” report. Streaming and local film account for nearly all new spending as television budgets shrink. The study covers India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand and […]
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Indonesian Minister Urges Roblox CEO to Strengthen Child Safety Compliance

Indonesian Minister Urges Roblox CEO to Strengthen Child Safety Compliance

Communication and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid has urged Roblox Corporation Co-Founder and CEO David Baszucki to ensure the online game platform complies with Indonesia's child protection rules. During a meeting in Silicon Valley, Hafid emphasized the importance of adhering to Government Regulation No. 17 of 2025 on the Governance of Electronic Systems for Child Protection, known as PP TUNAS. She highlighted Roblox's popularity among Indonesian children and stressed the need for robust age verification measures for users under 16. Hafid also called for strengthened safeguards to prevent children from interacting with strangers and moving conversations beyond the platform's built-in communication system. She welcomed Roblox's existing efforts, such as facial age estimation technology and the launch of Roblox Kids, but insisted on the implementation of a 'safety-by-design' principle and regular compliance reports.
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El Niño Reaches Record Levels, Global Heat Risks Rise

El Niño Reaches Record Levels, Global Heat Risks Rise

The El Niño phenomenon has reached record-breaking levels, with sea surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific exceeding 3°C (5.4°F) above average as of mid-September 2026. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) predicts the event will peak by the end of the year, potentially becoming the strongest El Niño on record. This natural climate pattern is amplifying global temperatures already heightened by climate change, with severe impacts expected worldwide. A study by Climate Impact Lab estimates that 451,000 heat-related deaths could occur between September 2026 and February 2027, with the Global South bearing the brunt of the crisis. Countries like Nigeria, Sudan, and Indonesia are projected to experience the highest mortality rates due to extreme heat, while California has declared a state of emergency to prepare for potential severe weather.