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US FDA slaps new requirements for Indonesia's shrimp and spices after radioactive contamination
JAKARTA (Reuters) -The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced new import certification requirements for shrimp and spices from Indonesia after cases of radioactive contamination were detected earlier. In a posting on its website on...
Indonesia suspends TikTok’s operating licence for allegedly withholding data
Indonesia has suspended TikTok’s operational registration status in the country, alleging that the social media platform did not fully co-operate with a request to share its data during nationwide protests in August. In a statement, Alexander...
USFDA slaps new requirements for Indonesia's shrimp and spices after radioactive contamination
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced new import certification requirements for shrimp and spices from Indonesia after cases of radioactive contamination were detected earlier. In a posting on its website on Saturday, Indonesian...

Indonesia calls on EU to lift duties on stainless steel
Indonesia on Friday urged the European Union to immediately remove the countervailing and anti-dumping duties on its stainless steel products, after a World Trade Organisation panel backed the Southeast Asian country. The WTO panel on Thursday...

Basketball Player Jarred Shaw Faces Possible Death Sentence In Indonesia Over Cannabis Gummies
'They’re making it seem like I’m this big drug dealer. Why would I bring the candy here to sell? It was for personal use.' American basketball player Jarred Shaw is currently facing the death penalty in Indonesia after he was arrested for...

Planning Diwali In Bali? Indonesia’s New Visa & Entry Rules Explained
Planning Diwali In Bali? Indonesia’s New Visa & Entry Rules For Indians Explained If you're looking for international destinations that are just a short flight from India, chances are Indonesia is high on your bucket list. It helps that this South...

BRICS Helps Strengthen Russia-Indonesia Economic Ties
https://sputnikglobe.com/20251004/brics-helps-strengthen-russia-indonesia-economic-ties-1122909653.html BRICS Helps Strengthen Russia-Indonesia Economic Ties BRICS Helps Strengthen Russia-Indonesia Economic Ties Sputnik International The BRICS...

Indonesia expresses support for women entrepreneurs
Published on: October 4, 2025 12:28 AM A delegation of the Sargodha Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SWCCI), led by Founder President Shamim Aftab, visited the Embassy of Indonesia where they were warmly received by Ingan Malem, Head of the...

Indonesia Faces Outcry Over School Meals
Families in Indonesia whose children fell ill after eating free school meals are joining non-profit groups in demanding the suspension of a flagship government nutrition programme, after thousands of students suffered food poisoning. More than...
Indonesia’s shrimp industry reels after radioactive contamination case
JAKARTA – Indonesia’s shrimp industry suffered a 30 to 35 per cent drop in processing absorption after a radioactive contamination was detected in a batch of shrimp shipped to the United States in August, the country’s shrimp farmers’ association...
Winners from 2022 Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting Announced
This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevant BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — The Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting has released its list of winners. Here is the announcement from organizers of the competition, which was held...
Indonesia school collapse leaves families gripped by grief and fury
SIDOARJO, Indonesia – Zainul Fatih, 16, lost consciousness when his boarding school collapsed on him and his friends. He awakened to their cries for help from behind concrete slabs. But he managed to crawl to light. He is one of just 14 known...
TikTok says it’s engaging with Indonesia authorities after licence suspended
JAKARTA – TikTok said it is working with the Indonesian authorities to resolve a dispute that led to the suspension of its local operating licence, after the company declined to fully share data on its live-streaming activity during nationwide...
Indonesian man throws slipper at TV showing Netanyahu amid Gaza outrage
An Indonesian man, outraged at the sight of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his atrocities, hurled a slipper at the broadcast image on a television screen. Not satisfied, his colleague quickly grabbed a stick and smashed the TV,...

University of Indonesia to Open Artificial Intelligence Program Next Year
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - University of Indonesia (Universitas Indonesia, UI) is set to open an undergraduate program in artificial intelligence (AI) at the Faculty of Computer Science (Fasilkom) as approved by its senate on October 3, 2025. Based on...

Presidential regulation to define roles in free meal program
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) announced that the Presidential Regulation on the Governance of the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) Program will outline the roles and responsibilities of ministries, agencies, and regional...

Prabowo to Lead TNI's 80th Anniversary Ceremony in Jakarta
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - President Prabowo Subianto is set to preside over the 80th anniversary commemoration ceremony of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), which will be held at the National Monument (Monas) in Jakarta on Sunday, October 5,...

BPJPH, Nestle Indonesia Ink MoU to Strengthen Halal Certification
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - PT Nestle Indonesia and the Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency (BPJPH) have signed a memorandum of understanding to address child nutrition challenges through a stunting prevention program and economic inclusivity by...

Mandatory Halal Certification for Food Stalls and Cosmetics in Indonesia Effective October 2026
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Head of Indonesia's Halal Product Guarantee Organizing Agency (BPJPH) Ahmad Haikal Hasan, is set to enforce the mandatory halal certification requirement for all food and beverage products, including those from Padang, Tegal,...

FDA Issues New Import Alert After Radioactive Shrimp, Cloves Shipments from Indonesia
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued new Import Alert #99-52 on October 3, 2025, following the trace of Cesium 137 (Cs-137) contamination in several shipments of shrimp and cloves from Indonesia. The import alert...