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Canberra (ANTARA) – Last November, Indonesia and the United States had agreed to upgrade their relations to the level of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP).This new status enables both countries to access numerous forms of strategic cooperation, including in the security sector. However, the new status did not fully resemble the reality of Indonesia-US strategic ties. Further enhancement is required, especially regarding the disruptive maritime security issue in the Indo-Pacific.Several months before the CSP agreement, both countries arranged several defense agreements. Lockheed Martin —one of the prominent US arms corporations— agreed to sell 24 S-70 Blackhawk helicopters to the Indonesian Army.…
Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz May 06, 2024 01:41 PM IST Mount Ruang, in Indonesia, erupted spectacularly last month and has been spewing ash that forced nearby airports to close and flights to be cancelled. Indonesia will permanently relocate the entire population of an island in North Sulawesi province because a volcano is threatening their safety. Evacuees board an Indonesian naval vessel on Tagulandang Island in Sitaro, North Sulawesi, as Mount Ruang volcano spews smoke in the background. Eruptions at a remote Indonesian volcano forced more than half a dozen airports to close with ash spreading as far…
A Memorandum of Understanding focused on Disaster Risk Management has been signed between the Fijian and Indonesian government. Minister for National Disaster Management Inia Seruiratu says the agreement will allow the two nations to prepare themselves to be self-sustaining and resilient after a natural disaster. He says it will also lessen the impact of a disaster on our social systems, infrastructure and the economy. Seruiratu has also revealed that they will soon visit the Indonesian National Disaster Management Authority to learn from their operations and processes. He says they will also see the design of their facility and perhaps adapt to…
SINGAPORE / JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach – 2 November 2023 – Real estate private equity firm Gaw Capital Partners today announced that the firm, has entered into strategic partnership with Sinar Primera, a leading Indonesia developer of new economy real estate, for developing a Data Center in Batam, Indonesia. Kenneth Gaw, President and Managing Principal of Gaw Capital Partners (Left); Trisno Kemat, Board Member of Sinar Primera Group (Right) The alliance between Gaw Capital and Sinar Primera underscores a shared vision for capitalizing on emerging opportunities in the digital infrastructure sector. With Gaw Capital as the primary investor, Sinar…
April 3, 2023 JAKARTA – Despite Western countries’ push to restrict the TikTok social media platform over data and national security concerns, cybersecurity analysts suggest that Indonesia should not immediately jump on the bandwagon but instead look to guarantee Indonesia’s data security. Last Thursday, the United States Congress grilled TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew over China’s allegedly wide-ranging influence over the platform, during which Chew denied that the app shares data or has connections with the Chinese Communist Party. Some 20 US senators have also backed bipartisan legislation forging a path for US President Joe Biden’s administration to ban TikTok…
July 12, 2024Hacker newsDigital Security / Internet Security In today’s digital age, passwords serve as keys to our most sensitive information, from social media accounts to banking and business systems. With this enormous power comes considerable responsibility and vulnerability. Most people don’t realize their credentials have been compromised until the damage is done. Imagine waking up to drained bank accounts, stolen identities, or a ruined company reputation. This is not just a hypothetical scenario – it is a harsh reality that countless people and organizations face every day. Recent data shows that compromised credentials are the biggest attack vector in…
What’s the context?AI-generated deepfake videos are circulating from India to Indonesia ahead of elections, raising concerns about influencing voters Deepfake videos are circulating in India, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Pakistan before polls AI technology makes it easy to create, spread deepfakes Social media platforms, governments not doing enough to curb them, say experts Meta, Google say they have policies in place to check deepfakes Divyendra Singh Jadoun was busy making artificial intelligence-based visual effects and voice clones for film and television in India, when he began getting calls from politicians: could he create AI videos, or deepfakes, for their election campaign? With…
Indonesia’s crackdown on illegal fishing is driving an increase in maritime piracy, a new study shows.In recent years, the government has taken harsh measures against illegal fishers, including banning foreign fishing vessels from its waters, and blowing up those it seizes.However, researchers say the crackdown’s success, without addressing the drivers of illegal fishing, including poverty, “can inadvertently shift effort from fishing to piracy.”Illegal fishing costs an estimated $3 billion in lost revenue for Indonesia, the world’s second-biggest producer of wild-caught seafood. JAKARTA — The Indonesian government’s efforts to tackle illegal fishing in its vast waters have had the unintended consequence…
Introduce yourself in three words or three phrases. Ambitious explorer, curious innovator, globally-minded achiever. What do you like most about your job? I love exploring destinations and connecting with diverse cultures while promoting educational and experiential travel globally. Tell me about a defining moment in your career. As I transitioned to Zinc Group from a job in banking, I discovered a passion for working with people globally and tackling new challenges. Interacting with a diverse range of individuals within the merchandise and licensing industry provided me with invaluable insights into different cultures and working practices. This experience ignited my ambition…
Government will today sign a memorandum of understanding with Indonesia on disaster risk management. It underscores Government’s bid for improved bilateral relationships with its international counterparts in this sector. The Government will today sign a memorandum of understanding with Indonesia on disaster risk management. It underscores Government’s bid for improved bilateral relationships with its international counterparts in this sector. The Minister for National Disaster Management Inia Seruiratu will sign the agreement with the head of the National Disaster Management Authority of the Republic of Indonesia Willem Rampangilei at the National Disaster Management office at around 11:30am in Suva. Mr Rampangilei…