Tag Archives: Indonesia

Indonesians flee the island of Java as a volcano erupts, prompting an evacuation.

Java island

A volcano erupted in Indonesia on Sunday spewing a cloud of ash 15 km into the sky and forcing the evacuation of nearly 2,000 people, authorities said, as they issued their highest warning for the area in the east of Java island.

Indonesia’s dog meat business booms despite welfare concerns

dog meat business

For civil servant Silas Sihombing, the reasons for eating dog meat could not be much simpler. “Today I’m eating dog because I’m hungry,” Sihombing told Al Jazeera in between mouthfuls of grilled dog meat at Lau Dimbo Simalem restaurant in Medan, North Sumatra.

Indonesia removes palm oil export levy until Aug. 31

palm oil export levy

Indonesia has scrapped its export levy for all palm oil products until Aug. 31 in a fresh attempt to boost exports and ease high inventories, finance ministry officials said on Saturday, adding the move would not disrupt government revenues.

Volunteers demonstrate compassion of Ramadan in Indonesia: A UN Resident Coordinator blog

compassion of Ramadan

Millions of volunteers in Indonesia have given their time and expertise to help build a fairer and more inclusive society according to Valerie Julliand, the United Nations Resident Coordinator in the country. 

Qatar, Indonesia sign letter for providing humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan

assistance to Afghanistan

Qatar has signed a letter of content with Indonesia based on which both the countries will cooperate in providing humanitarian and development assistance to the people of Afghanistan, local media reported.

Russia’s envoy in Indonesia says Putin plans to attend G20 summit in Jakarta

G20 summit in Jakarta

Russian President Vladimir Putin intends to attend a G20 summit being hosted by Indonesia later this year, Russia’s ambassador in Jakarta said on Wednesday, following calls by some members for the country to be barred from the group.