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President Jokowi officially opens the Seventh Session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GPDRR) 2022. (Photo by: PR of Cabinet Secretariat/Rahmat) The Seventh Session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GPDRR) has concluded with Bali Agenda for Resilience. Head of the National Agency for Disaster Management (BNPB) Suharyanto delivered the Bali Agenda during the closing ceremony of the GPDRR, Friday (05/27) at Bali Nusa Dua Convention Centre, Badung Regency, Bali Province. The seven-point Agenda is as follows: First. Disaster risk reduction must be integrated at the core of development and finance policies, legislation, and plans to…

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Slow travel is currently a popular new trend among travelers. No more fast-paced travel to visit as many destinations as possible in a short period. In Asia, international travelers are now focusing more on less explored destinations rather than the popular ones. This trend shows a more relaxed pace of travel while seeking immersive experiences, cultural connections and escape from crowded tourist destinations. In Asia, travel booking platform Agoda analyzed data to identify Asia’s top slow travel destinations.It found that Khao Lak in Thailand topped the list, followed by Seoul in South Korea and the Perhentian Islands in Malaysia.…

Despite Indonesia banning in-app transactions, TikTok has persistently violated the country’s prohibition on in-app transactions after the acquisition of the nation’s leading e-commerce platform an Indonesian cabinet minister has revealedIndonesia’s cabinet minister for Small-Medium Enterprises revealed on Tuesday that TikTok has persistently violated the country’s prohibition on in-app transactions after the acquisition of the nation’s leading e-commerce platform to restart its online shopping venture.TikTok’s foray into e-commerce, through its TikTok Shop service, was halted in Indonesia following the government’s prohibition on social media-based online shopping last year. The ban, aimed at safeguarding smaller merchants and users’ data, compelled TikTok to…

TOPSHOT – A woman casts her ballot for Indonesia’s presidential and legislative elections at a … [+] polling station in Banda Aceh on February 14, 2024. (Photo by CHAIDEER MAHYUDDIN / AFP) (Photo by CHAIDEER MAHYUDDIN/AFP via Getty Images)AFP via Getty Images A social movement in Indonesia has used technology to inform and engage youth voters in a recent national elections. In the 2024 elections in Indonesia, there were 107 million voters, with over half under the age of 40, but only 8% self-identifying as politically engaged. Andhyta Firselly Utami, a former environmental economist and the founder/CEO of NGO Think…

December 1, 2023 JAKARTA – Indonesia continuously makes strides to increase its national food security. A number of policies and strategies have been initiated by the government to overcome various challenges, maintain supply stability and increase production. In an effort to face the challenges in food production, which is not yet optimal, the government has directed its attention to product optimization. Although the country has great potential in the agricultural sector, food production has not yet reached its peak. Several main obstacles exist, namely limited infrastructure, land conversion, limited human resources, damage to infrastructure, disturbances by plant pests and the…

UNAIR NEWS – The 2022 Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GPDRR) Forum held a few weeks ago in Bali became a momentum to discuss developments in disaster risk management (PRB). However, why is it important to establish disaster risk management? UNAIR tourism expert Novianto Edi Suharno SST PAR MS said disaster risk mitigation in tourist destinations in Indonesia is highly important. Every tourist destinations have domestic and international visit rates. Besides, the tourist destinations in Indonesia are known as the Ring of Fire, which means they are rich in natural resources, including mountains, sea, and forests. “Why disaster risk…

With 17,000 diverse islands, Indonesia remains one of Southeast Asia’s most popular destinations — and it isn’t hard to see why. From Ubud’s verdant rice terraces to Seminyak’s luxe beaches, Indonesia is a destination that offers adventure and luxury in spades. This year’s top Indonesian resorts were chosen by Travel + Leisure readers and focus primarily on the island of Bali, sharing some of the spotlight with the island of Sumba. How Voting Works Every year for our World’s Best Awards survey, T+L asks readers to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe — to share their opinions on…

In an era where data privacy concerns are at an all-time high, brands are faced with the challenge of maintaining consumer trust. This is especially true when three in five APAC consumers are bothered by a lack of data privacy, compared to rates nearly half that in other regions. Yet, according to Twilio’s State of Personalisation Report 2022, 62% of consumers expect personalisation, saying that a brand will lose their loyalty if their experience is not personalised. For instance, 49% said they will become repeat buyers if personalisation is offered. Meanwhile, nearly 80% of business leaders say consumers spend more…

TEMPO.CO, Surakarta, Central Java – The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) stated that Indonesia has a great potential in its human capital to contribute to the artificial intelligence (AI) technology development.According to BRIN Steering Committee member Marsudi Wahyu Kisworo, the government, however, should do more to enhance the AI development ecosystem in Indonesia.To this end, the government, for instance, needs to provide more incentives, and ensure the availability of digital and internet technology infrastructure, he said at a discussion agenda in Solo Technopark (STP) on Sunday, May 05, 2024.”‘Nonetheless, I believe that our human capital are capable of it,” Kisworo…

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The National Food Agency’s (Bapanas) director of food availability, Budi Waryanto, confirmed that Indonesia is ranked 63rd out of 113 countries in terms of food security, as its Global Food Security Index (GFSI) score in 2022 was 60.2.“Our GFSI is not good, the score is 60.2. We need to keep improving it because there is a downward trend globally,” Budi said at a press briefing at the Center for Indonesian Policy Studies (CIPS) Office, South Jakarta, Tuesday, Dec. 5.According to him, all elements, both the government and the community, should be concerned about the country’s low ranking in…