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Jakarta (ANTARA News) – Although the situation in the border region of Indonesia and the Philippines is relatively safe, the threat of terrorism should continue to be monitored by intensifying border security.Hence, the two countries have reaffirmed bilateral cooperation and their commitment to work hand-in-hand in maintaining the security at their common borders to prevent transnational crime and terrorism.Indonesian Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu has said that the dislocation of the ISIS group and Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG), which was part of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF), was heavily involved in extorting money from foreigners through its Kidnap-for-Ransom (KFR) activities.The…
By Hoang Vu  January 26, 2024 | 02:32 am PT Tourists return from surfing at Kuta beach in Bali Island, Indonesia, February 2020. Photo by AFP The Indonesian government is targeting 1.5 million Chinese tourists in 2024, double last year’s figure, an official said. “Last year, young people dominated the number of Chinese tourists, with around 65%. They take long stays of around 5 to 7 days, and prefer adventurous activities, nature and culture,” said Wisnu Sindhutrisno, director of Regional Tourism Marketing from Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, as cited by Antara News Agency.The arrival of these tourists…
July 15, 2024Information hallSaaS Security / Vulnerability The threat actor, which was previously observed using an open-source network mapping tool, has expanded its operations significantly, infecting more than 1,500 victims. Sysdig monitoring the cluster named CRYSTALsaid activity has seen a 10-fold spike, adding that it includes “mass scanning, exploiting multiple vulnerabilities and deploying backdoors using multiple security tools (open source software).” The main purpose of the attacks is to collect and sell credentials, deploy cryptocurrency miners, and maintain stability in the victim’s environment. Among the open source programs used by the threat actor, it occupies a large place SSH-Snakewhich was…
Photograph of a French Air Force Dassault Rafale in operations, fitted with 6 ASSAM and MICA missiles. Indonesia has opted to procure 42 units as the country modernises its air force. Credit: Dassault Aviation. Driven by ongoing defence modernisation initiatives, GlobalData forecasts Indonesia’s defence expenditure to grow from $8.8bn this year to $9.7bn by 2028. Indonesia, a trillion-dollar economy that has grown at an average gross domestic product of about 2.9% annually between 2019 and 2023, is one of the emerging defence spenders in South Asia. GlobalData intelligence indicates that the nation’s military fixed-wing aircraft is the largest sector accumulating…
JAKARTA (Reuters) — The U.S. has approached Indonesia about joining a multinational partnership to boost the Southeast Asian nation’s environmental standards as the two countries discuss a critical minerals deal, a senior U.S. official said on Monday.U.S. Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose Fernandez spoke to the Indonesian government about the Mineral Security Partnership, a collaboration of 14 countries and the European Union, during his visit to Jakarta this week.The MSP, whose objective is to accelerate development of sustainable critical minerals supply chains and facilitate financial and diplomatic support, would be an opportunity to improve…
JAKARTA Traveling the world is everyone’s dream. Apart from funds that are almost unlimited, someone also needs a passport to be able to travel the world. But unfortunately, Indonesian passports are considered to have no great strength so that to be able to explore requires extra effort, namely by applying for visas.In today’s era, where travelling to the rest of the world is no longer impossible, having a passport is a must.Passport is an identity outside the country. Meanwhile, according to Law Number 6 of 2011 concerning Immigration, it is explained that the passport of the Republic of Indonesia, which…
Indonesia’s upcoming elections proves to be technology-driven, after an AI-generated Deepfake video featuring the late dictator Suharto reportedly made its way to social media platforms. An effort made to remind voters just how important their votes are. The late dictator identified himself as Indonesia’s second president, President Suharto, in the video. After that, according to reports, Suharto asked the people who watched the video to vote for the representatives from the political party Golkar. (Photo : OLIVIER DOULIERY/AFP via Getty Images)In response to the rising threat of deepfake technology, a novel tool called AntiFake has been developed by computer scientists…
Home » ASIA » Bali’s New Digital Visa Policy Eases International Travel Despite 5 Euro Taxation, Boosting Trip and Enhancing Visitor Experience in Indonesia Island Tourism Monday, July 15, 2024Reading Time: 8 minutesBali, the enchanting Indonesian island known for its stunning landscapes, vibrant culture, and warm hospitality, has taken a significant step to boost its tourism sector in Indonesia. The introduction of a digital visa policy in Indonesia is making travel to Bali easier and more accessible for international visitors, despite the imposition of new taxation measures. This innovative approach from the Indonesia Tourism is poised to attract more tourists,…
Indonesia strengthens cybersecurity measures following ransomware attack Indonesia was forced to review its digital technology strategy and bolster its cybersecurity in the wake of a recent hack that severely affected the nation’s data system. The government has been pushed to fortify its cybersecurity and review its digital technology policy in the wake of the recent incident that severely crippled Indonesia’s national data system. Hadi Tjahjanto, Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs, declared on Friday that the country would enhance digital security and fortify the national data center’s system capacities, according to sources. We are building the data…
Ford has been growing its electric vehicle (EV) portfolio rapidly in order to keep up with global targets to phase out combustion engine vehicles. Credit: D K Grove via Shutterstock. US carmaker Ford Motor announced it will take a direct stake in Indonesia’s battery-nickel plant in an attempt to secure its supply chain for electric vehicles (EVs). Indonesia’s PT Vale and China’s Huayou Cobalt are the other two investors in the deal. According to a joint statement from the companies, the project is set to produce 120,000 tons of nickel chemicals annually, with commercial production starting in 2026. While…