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Indonesia’s Simon Santoso grabs his first Premier Super Series title Indonesia’s top player Simon Santoso proved that he is a reliable successor to Taufik Hidayat as he grabbed Men’s Singles title at Indonesia Open Premier Super Series 2012 after defeating Du Pengyu of China in the title match in Jakarta, on Sunday, June 17. The […]
Indonesia Open: Sony Dwi Kuncoro tames Brice Leverdez to surge into main round Indonesia’s talented player Sony Dwi Kuncoro cheered his home fans by easing into Men’s Singles main round after taming Brice Leverdez of France in Indonesia Open Premier Super Series 2012 on Tuesday, June 12, in Jakarta. The in-form Kuncoro, who is World […]
Thailand Open 2012: Sourabh Varma thrashes Sukamta Evert in first round showdown Sourabh Varma, an impressive player from India, played remarkable badminton in Men’s Singles first round when he thrashed Sukamta Evert of Indonesia at the Thailand Open 2012 in Bangkok, on Wednesday, June 6. Sourabh, who has been positioned at number 12 in Men’s […]
Indonesia and the US commit to enhance bilateral science and technology cooperation The United States and Indonesia demonstrated their commitment to enhancing bilateral science and technology cooperation at the inaugural Joint Committee Meeting (JCM) on Science and Technology Cooperation in Jakarta, Indonesia on May 15. Dr. Kerri-Ann Jones, Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and […]
The American Pop Diva Lady Gaga is scheduled to perform in Indonesia on June 3 but it seems like the Indonesian Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) is in complete opposition of the event. In the recent memory, some 30,000 demonstrators gathered and staged protest against Gaga’s upcoming concert in Jakarta. The outrageous outfits and provocative performances […]
US provides new Consulate General facility in Surabaya U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia, Scot Marciel dedicated the new Consulate General facility in Surabaya today, celebrating the country’s deepening commitment to the comprehensive partnership between the United States and Indonesia. Governor of East Java, Dr. H. Soekarwo; Acting Director General of America and Europe Affairs, Ministry of […]
Canada offers financial support for police training to combat people smuggling in Indonesia IOM has launched the first of 38 awareness raising workshops for Indonesian police officers under its Canadian-funded Frontline Officers’ Awareness Training (FLOAT 2012) project to combat people smuggling in Indonesia. Some 50 provincial police officers attended the FLOAT National Leadership Awareness Workshop […]
Tsunami watch lifted from Indian Ocean A tsunami watch has been lifted for most of the Indian Ocean after two powerful earthquakes hit off Indonesia’s coast. The centre of the 8.6- and 8.2-magnitude quakes took place about 500km off Banda Aceh, the capital of Indonesia’s Aceh province—the same area devastated by a 2004 tsunami and earthquake […]
A massive earthquake off Indonesia’s western coast triggered a tsunami watch for countries across the Indian Ocean on Wednesday, clogging streets with traffic as residents fled to high ground in cars and on the backs of motorcycles. Two hours after the quake hit, however, there was no sign of the feared wave. Damage also appeared […]
Tsunami warning has been issued to 28 countries after an earthquake with preliminary magnitude of 8.6 has hit off Aceh, triggering widespread panic as residents along coastlines fled to high ground. The US Geological Survey said the 8.6 magnitude termer was centered 20 miles beneath the ocean floor around 269 miles from Aceh’s provincial metropolis. […]
Pakistan and Indonesia strengthen trade ties by signing PTA Friday, February 3, 2012: Pakistan and Indonesia decides to take their relationship to the next level. The two countries in an attempt to further strengthen their ties signed a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA). The ratification of PTA will give a boost to the trade and encourage […]
EU duty waiver for Pakistan gets approval from WTO Geneva: (Wednesday, February 01, 2012) The World Trade Organization has approved European Union’s decision to waive off duties on 75 exportable items from Pakistan today. The EU has taken the decision to extend help for Pakistan in recovering from massive floods rendered the country inundated in […]
