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Victory over Saudi Arabia gives World Cup belief, says Indonesia coach

Indonesia coach Shin Tae-yong believes his team's shock 2-0 win over former Asian champions Saudi Arabia in Jakarta on Tuesday gives them a real chance of reaching the 2026 World Cup.

Flights to Bali resume following volcanic eruption

The volcano has erupted more than a dozen times over the last two weeks, killing at least nine people and forcing the evacuation of thousands.

Airlines around Asia ground Bali flights after volcano erupts

Australia's Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia all grounded flights after Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on Flores island spewed a nine-kilometre (5.6-mile) tower a day earlier.

Indonesia go Dutch in pursuit of World Cup dreams

An Indonesian team under Dutch colonial rule sailed to France for the 1938 World Cup -- they lost their only game 6-0 and the country has not played at the tournament since.

Alert level raised after six killed by Indonesia volcano eruption

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, located on the popular tourist island of Flores, spewed ash and lava that peppered the surrounding area with fireballs, forcing authorities to evacuate several villages.

Indonesia officially bans iPhone 16

Indonesia has officially banned the sale and use of Apple’s iPhone 16 and other recent releases, including the Apple Watch Series 10, after the tech giant failed to fulfil its previously agreed investment commitments in the country.

Pope makes appeal on extremism as he launches Asia tour

Catholics represent fewer than three percent of the population of Indonesia -- about eight million people, compared with the 87 percent, or 242 million, who are Muslim.

Indonesia, Australia sign 'historic' defence pact

The two countries have sought to boost security ties in the face of increased flashpoints in the region including the South China Sea, where several states claim sovereignty over disputed islands and waterways.

Indonesia launches 'Golden Visa'

The five-year "Golden Visa" requires individual investors to set up a company worth $2.5 million, while a 10-year visa requires a $5 million investment.

November 20, 2024
November 20, 2024

Victory over Saudi Arabia gives World Cup belief, says Indonesia coach

Indonesia coach Shin Tae-yong believes his team's shock 2-0 win over former Asian champions Saudi Arabia in Jakarta on Tuesday gives them a real chance of reaching the 2026 World Cup.

November 14, 2024
November 14, 2024

Flights to Bali resume following volcanic eruption

The volcano has erupted more than a dozen times over the last two weeks, killing at least nine people and forcing the evacuation of thousands.

November 13, 2024
November 13, 2024

Airlines around Asia ground Bali flights after volcano erupts

Australia's Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia all grounded flights after Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on Flores island spewed a nine-kilometre (5.6-mile) tower a day earlier.

November 13, 2024
November 13, 2024

Indonesia go Dutch in pursuit of World Cup dreams

An Indonesian team under Dutch colonial rule sailed to France for the 1938 World Cup -- they lost their only game 6-0 and the country has not played at the tournament since.

November 4, 2024
November 4, 2024

Alert level raised after six killed by Indonesia volcano eruption

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, located on the popular tourist island of Flores, spewed ash and lava that peppered the surrounding area with fireballs, forcing authorities to evacuate several villages.

October 28, 2024
October 28, 2024

Indonesia officially bans iPhone 16

Indonesia has officially banned the sale and use of Apple’s iPhone 16 and other recent releases, including the Apple Watch Series 10, after the tech giant failed to fulfil its previously agreed investment commitments in the country.

September 4, 2024
September 4, 2024

Pope makes appeal on extremism as he launches Asia tour

Catholics represent fewer than three percent of the population of Indonesia -- about eight million people, compared with the 87 percent, or 242 million, who are Muslim.

August 29, 2024
August 29, 2024

Indonesia, Australia sign 'historic' defence pact

The two countries have sought to boost security ties in the face of increased flashpoints in the region including the South China Sea, where several states claim sovereignty over disputed islands and waterways.

July 25, 2024
July 25, 2024

Indonesia launches 'Golden Visa'

The five-year "Golden Visa" requires individual investors to set up a company worth $2.5 million, while a 10-year visa requires a $5 million investment.

June 12, 2024
June 12, 2024

Indonesia 'closer to dream' of World Cup

Indonesian fans and leaders hailed their football team after they booked a place in the third round of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers for the first time after beating the Philippines on Tuesday.