Indonesia's Prabowo wants key buildings in new capital ready in 4 years
Key government buildings were recently completed, while toll road and airport construction are underway.
Mon Oct 28 2024
Indonesian President Prabowo plans new state investment firm
The intention is so that investments that are scattered can be consolidated and can be leveraged, says Muliaman Hadad.
Tue Oct 22 2024
Indonesia hails Chinese firm as first foreign investor in troubled new capital
Chinese property firm Delonix Group is "the pioneering foreign company investing in the new capital," said President Jokowi.
Wed Sep 25 2024
Indonesian leader spends final weeks of his term in unfinished new capital
Joko Widodo says it could take decades before Nusantara is finished, and Prabowo Subianto promises to speed up construction.
Thu Sep 12 2024
Pope Francis arrives in Indonesia to begin ambitious Asia-Pacific tour
Pope Francis will also visit East Timor, Singapore and Papua New Guinea over the next 10 days.
Tue Sep 03 2024
Flying taxis in Indonesia's new capital will need to follow international rules
The Transportation Ministry issued permit for technical test, considering it a scientific test to study and develop flying taxi services.
Tue Jul 30 2024
Indonesian president tries out palace in proposed new capital
Joko Widodo has been rushing to complete as much of the new capital as possible before he steps down in October.
Mon Jul 29 2024
Indonesian government receives proposals for seven new SEZs
The Indonesian government has received proposals to establish seven new special economic zones (SEZs).
Tue Jul 23 2024
Dozens reported killed in strike on Gaza school that Israel says targeted Hamas
Hamas official said 40 people including women and children were killed as they sheltered in the U.N. site.
Thu Jun 06 2024
Questions swirl about Indonesia new capital city project after resignations
The head and deputy head of the body overseeing Indonesia's planned new capital have unexpectedly resigned.
Mon Jun 03 2024
Jakarta to remain economic hub as Indonesia prepares to move capital city
Jakarta will remain Indonesia's capital until the president issues a decree officially naming Nusantara as the new capital.
Thu Mar 28 2024
Indonesian President Jokowi to start working from new capital in July
President Joko Widodo has said that he will start working from the new national capital Nusantara in East Kalimantan in July this year.
Fri Mar 01 2024
INSIGHT - How a Chinese rocket failure boosted Elon Musk's SpaceX in Indonesia
Since its failure, SpaceX has launched two Indonesian satellites, with a third set for Tuesday; China has handled none.
Tue Feb 20 2024
Nusantara: Indonesia's quest to build an inclusive, global capital
Nusantara is set to replace Jakarta as the capital of Indonesia in August 2024.
Mon Feb 19 2024
Indonesia president breaks ground on airport in new capital
The 347-hectare airport is expected to be fully operational by December 2024, Joko Widodo said.
Wed Nov 01 2023
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024