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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…
Citizens of India may soon be eligible to travel visa-free to Indonesia after the latter’s authorities are considering the possibility of abolishing such requirements for Indians. According to local media reports, the new changes will likely be finalised within the next month, with the country’s government continuously attempting to find effective ways to boost the tourism sectors, thus contributing to the economic growth, VisaGuide.World reports. The recent move aims to attract a large number of nationals from India. At present, nationals of India are required to apply for a visa when planning to travel to Indonesia for different purposes, including…
Indonesian President Joko Widodo said on Tuesday he had signed a regulation requiring digital platforms to pay media outlets that provide them with content, a move aimed at levelling the playing field between the media industry and big tech companies.Digital platforms in Indonesia include Meta Platforms’ Facebook, Alphabet Inc’s “The spirit of the regulation is… to ensure a fair cooperation between media and digital platforms, provide clearer cooperation framework between them,” said Jokowi, as the president is popularly known.Google said it will review the regulation. It has worked with news publishers and the government to build a sustainable news ecosystem…
For miles, the only buildings we saw were traditional bamboo houses, their towering thatch roofs poking up above the trees. It was early September and my wife, Charlie, and I were driving south from Tambolaka Airport on the Indonesian island of Sumba. The place was still in the grip of its long dry season. All around us, a landscape of parched, golden grassland was dotted with villages. Buffalo grazed in the fields. Along the road we passed young men riding bareback on lean, sinewy horses. The rice fields were punctuated with billowing white flags to scare the birds away. From…
July 15, 2024Information hallCyber Security / Mobile Security Retail banking institutions in Singapore have three months to phase out the use of one-time passwords (OTPs) for authentication purposes when logging into online accounts to reduce the risk of phishing attacks. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Association of Banks of Singapore (ABS) announced the decision on 9 July 2024. “Customers who have activated their digital token on their mobile device will need to use their digital tokens to log into their bank accounts via a browser or mobile banking app,” MAS said. said. “The digital token will authenticate…