The Nation

JAKARTA ~ Indonesia will receive loans amounting to US$800 million to deepen reforms and improve economic conditions in Southeast Asia’s – Read More...

BEPPU, Japan ~ Leaders of small Pacific island states threatened by rising sea levels called this week for action rather – Read More...

NUSA DUA ~ Rubbish is generally cast aside with little thought for the environment in Indonesia, the world’s fourth most – Read More...

JAKARTA ~ The UN’s World Food Programme (WFP) launched an appeal this week seeking US$98 million to provide food aid – Read More...

JAKARTA ~ President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said this week that rich nations should provide financial support to developing countries that – Read More...

JAKARTA ~ President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono urged financial officials this week to cooperate with a World Bank initiative aimed at – Read More...

DOMPU ~ A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Sumbawa island on Monday, killing three, injuring 55 and damaging hundreds of homes, – Read More...

JAKARTA ~ State prosecutors said this week they were seeking US$59 million from the son of former president Suharto in – Read More...

JAKARTA ~ Indonesia’s strategy of reaching out to convicted terrorists and weaning them off violence is being hampered by poor – Read More...

SYDNEY, Australia ~ Sixteen apparent immigrants, including 10 children, fell overboard during a dramatic rescue by the Australian navy as – Read More...