RI, US agree on 600 mln cooperation project

Posted on 19. Nov, 2011 by admin in Blog News

Indonesia and the United States have agreed on a US$600 million cooperation project under a so-called “Millennium Challenge Corporation Compact” in support of environmentally friendly and sustainable … Read More RI, US agree on 600 mln cooperation project

RI archer Erwida wins third gold

Posted on 18. Nov, 2011 by admin in Blog News

Indonesian archer Erwina Safitri grabbed her third SEA Games archery gold medal when she partnered compatriot Riau Agata Salsabila to victory over Malaysian duo Cheng Chu Sian and Nurul Syafiqah … Read More RI archer Erwida wins third gold

Indonesian can be international language RI Commission for UNESCO

Posted on 15. Nov, 2011 by admin in Blog News

The Indonesian language has the potential to become an international
language, more so than many of European languages, the Indonesian
Commission for UNESCO says. Read More Indonesian can be international language RI Commission for UNESCO

Govt neglected RI fishermen arrested in Msia Union

Posted on 15. Nov, 2011 by admin in Blog News

The Fisheries Justice Coalition (Kiara) has criticized the government of
neglecting Indonesian fishermen who were captured and imprisoned in
Penang, Malaysia, resulting in the death of one of the imprisoned
fishermen. Read More Govt neglected RI fishermen arrested in Msia Union

RI education is urbanoriented Anies Baswedan

Posted on 10. Nov, 2011 by admin in Blog News

Paramadina University rector Anies Rasyid Baswedan says the education
system in Indonesia is urban-oriented and deprives students of their
association with nature. Read More RI education is urbanoriented Anies Baswedan

BPS RI economy grows 65 persen

Posted on 07. Nov, 2011 by admin in Blog News

The Indonesian
economy is set to grow at 6.5 percent as of the third quarter this year
compared to the corresponding period last year, thanks partly to significant
growth by more than 10 percent in trade and the hotel and restaurant
industries, the National Statistics Agency (BPS) reported … Read More BPS RI economy grows 65 persen

RI govt at core of Papua conflict Expert

Posted on 29. Oct, 2011 by admin in Blog News

A scientist from the National Institute of Science (LIPI) says the
deterioration of relations between Papua and the central government in
Jakarta have dragged both parties into ongoing conflict situations. Read More RI govt at core of Papua conflict Expert

RI plays host to 5 UAE business delegations

Posted on 19. Oct, 2011 by admin in Blog News

Indonesian consul general to Dubai Mansyur Pangeran is escorting five
business delegations from Dubai to Indonesia, including a delegation of
30 top officers from 20 United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based sharia banks. Read More RI plays host to 5 UAE business delegations

Ailing US sees RI as a safe place for more investment

Posted on 13. Oct, 2011 by admin in Blog News

After a two-day visit, the delegation of chamber of commerce of the
economically-slowdown United States found out that the growing Indonesia
could be a safe place for investment in the midst of the global
recession. Read More Ailing US sees RI as a safe place for more investment

Singaporean referee to lead RI, Qatar match

Posted on 11. Oct, 2011 by admin in Blog News

Tuesday’s World Cup pre-qualification match between Indonesia and Qatar
at Gelora Bung Karno stadium in South Jakarta will be led by Singaporean
referee Malik Abdul Bashir. Read More Singaporean referee to lead RI, Qatar match

Dutch documentary on poverty in RI gets Oscar nomination

Posted on 13. Sep, 2011 by admin in Blog News

A documentary film made by Dutch filmmaker Leonard Retel Helmrich on
poverty in Indonesia has secured a 2011 Academy Award nomination in the
long documentary category. Read More Dutch documentary on poverty in RI gets Oscar nomination

KPK to summon RI ambassador to Colombia over Nazarrudin

Posted on 11. Sep, 2011 by admin in Blog News

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) says it will question Indonesian Ambassador to Colombia Michael Menufandu next week as a witness in the case of graft suspect M. Nazaruddin. Read More KPK to summon RI ambassador to Colombia over Nazarrudin

RI told to beef up alert on Sep 11 anniversary

Posted on 09. Sep, 2011 by admin in Blog News

Indonesia has been told to heighten its alert ahead of commemorations of the 10th anniversary of the Sep. 11, 2001 terrorism attack in New York on Sunday. Read More RI told to beef up alert on Sep 11 anniversary

Bahrain wary of dangerous RI players

Posted on 04. Sep, 2011 by admin in Blog News

Bahrain national soccer
team coach Peter Taylor said on Sunday he was impressed by the performance of three
top Indonesian players. Read More Bahrain wary of dangerous RI players