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Wild Bio Acquires F1 Seed, ADM Capital Raises $48 Million for AgriFood Innovations

Wild Bio Acquires F1 Seed, ADM Capital Raises $48 Million for AgriFood Innovations

Wild Bio Acquires F1 Seed, ADM Capital Raises $48 Million for AgriFood Innovations
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Indonesia's Tourism Sector Thrives with Bleisure Travel and Digital Innovation

Indonesia's Tourism Sector Thrives with Bleisure Travel and Digital Innovation

Indonesia's tourism sector is experiencing significant growth, driven by a shift towards bleisure travel, which combines business and leisure activities. This trend is supported by the government's efforts to integrate event hosting with flagship destinations, enhancing the tourism sector's value. The Tourism 5.0 program, which leverages digital technology and artificial intelligence, aims to provide innovative and personalized travel experiences. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to transform Indonesia into a global hub for Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibitions (MICE).
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Liveaboard Diving in Indonesia Offers Unique Access to Remote Marine Biodiversity

Liveaboard Diving in Indonesia Offers Unique Access to Remote Marine Biodiversity

Liveaboard Diving in Indonesia Offers Unique Access to Remote Marine Biodiversity
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Southern California’s Quiet Pizza Revolution

Southern California’s Quiet Pizza Revolution

A slate of new Los Angeles and Orange County pizzerias are redefining “California pizza”
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Eni Reports Strong Q2 2026 Earnings with Significant Production Growth

Eni Reports Strong Q2 2026 Earnings with Significant Production Growth

Eni Reports Strong Q2 2026 Earnings with Significant Production Growth
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17th Century Shipwreck Reveals Sophisticated Trade Practices of Dutch East India Company

17th Century Shipwreck Reveals Sophisticated Trade Practices of Dutch East India Company

The shipwreck of the Batavia, a flagship of the Dutch East India Company that sank in 1629, is shedding new light on the trade practices of the era. Recent studies have revealed that the ship was carrying large sandstone blocks sourced from multiple quarries in Germany, highlighting a complex supply chain. These findings illustrate the logistical sophistication of the Dutch East India Company, which consolidated and transported building materials across vast distances to support colonial infrastructure. The Batavia's cargo, intended for construction in Batavia (now Jakarta), underscores the global reach and coordination of trade networks during the early stages of global capitalism.
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Daihatsu Showcases Hybrid and Electric Vehicles at GIIAS 2026

Daihatsu Showcases Hybrid and Electric Vehicles at GIIAS 2026

Daihatsu Showcases Hybrid and Electric Vehicles at GIIAS 2026
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Indonesia court bars use of education budget to fund free meals starting from 2028

Indonesia court bars use of education budget to fund free meals starting from 2028

By Stanley Widianto JAKARTA, July 30 (Reuters) - Indonesia's top constitutional court ruled on Thursday that the government cannot continue to finance its multibillion-dollar free meals programme with funds sourced from the education budget, delivering another blow to President Prabowo Subianto's
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Indonesia's Nickel Exports Delayed Due to Rare Earth Checks, Affecting Mining Industry

Indonesia's Nickel Exports Delayed Due to Rare Earth Checks, Affecting Mining Industry

Indonesia's nickel smelter group, FINI, reported ongoing delays in nickel exports due to new mandatory rare earth content checks. Despite assurances from the presidential staff office that previously delayed shipments would proceed, around 120 surveyor reports remain pending. The delays are attributed to regulatory and governance issues, as well as a lack of testing equipment. The checks were introduced following a corruption investigation by the Indonesian attorney general's office. FINI supports the testing to identify rare earth resources but cautions against export restrictions on nickel products due to rare earth by-products.
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Indonesian Health Ministry Advances Medical Technology to Retain Patients

Indonesian Health Ministry Advances Medical Technology to Retain Patients

The Indonesian Ministry of Health is implementing advanced medical technologies to reduce the number of citizens seeking treatment abroad. The focus is on developing robotic surgery, artificial intelligence, genomics, and proton therapy. These advancements aim to match the quality of healthcare services in countries that are popular for medical tourism. The government is also simplifying investment regulations to foster the growth of these technologies domestically. The initiative includes equipping hospitals with cutting-edge technology and enhancing services in areas like cancer, heart disease, stroke, and urology-nephrology, which are common reasons for seeking treatment overseas.
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Indonesia's Methane Reduction Efforts Transform Waste Management Practices

Indonesia's Methane Reduction Efforts Transform Waste Management Practices

Indonesia is set to transform its largest landfill, Bantargebang, from an open dumping site to a controlled landfill system as part of a national waste management plan. This initiative aims to improve environmental health, reduce pollution, and curb methane emissions, a significant contributor to global warming. The government plans to shut down open-dumping operations at 343 of Indonesia's 550 disposal sites, transitioning them to systems that only accept non-recyclable waste. Residents are encouraged to separate organic waste and recyclables for processing, a practice not widely adopted in the country.
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Rescuers Find Dog Who's 'Turned To Stone' — Then Uncover His Sweet Face

Rescuers Find Dog Who's 'Turned To Stone' — Then Uncover His Sweet Face

When Poleng was abandoned on the streets of Indonesia, he was desperate for someone to help him.