The Nation

December 14, 2007

President Delays Europe Visit over Air Ban

JAKARTA ~ President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is delaying a visit to Europe early next year until the European Union lifts – Read More...
December 14, 2007

Manado Unveils One of Asia’s Tallest Christ Statues

MANADO ~ One of Asia’s tallest Jesus Christ statues was unveiled this week in the town of Manado in North – Read More...
December 14, 2007

General Says Separatists Could Be Shot on Spot

JAKARTA ~ The military chief overseeing security in restive Maluku province has told his soldiers they may shot separatists on – Read More...
December 14, 2007

Australia’s Rudd Pledges Close Ties with Indonesia

JIMBARAN ~ Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd declared cooperation with Indonesia “critically important” for his country as he made his – Read More...
December 7, 2007

WB Approves $800m in Loans to Spur Reform

JAKARTA ~ Indonesia will receive loans amounting to US$800 million to deepen reforms and improve economic conditions in Southeast Asia’s – Read More...
December 7, 2007

Bali Climate Meet Must Show Results: Pacific Islands

BEPPU, Japan ~ Leaders of small Pacific island states threatened by rising sea levels called this week for action rather – Read More...
December 7, 2007

Pedal Power, Recycling at UN Meet Buck the Trend in Indonesia

NUSA DUA ~ Rubbish is generally cast aside with little thought for the environment in Indonesia, the world’s fourth most – Read More...
November 30, 2007

UN Launches $98m Food Aid Appeal for Indonesia

JAKARTA ~ The UN’s World Food Programme (WFP) launched an appeal this week seeking US$98 million to provide food aid – Read More...
November 30, 2007

Financial Support for Forested Nations a Must: President

JAKARTA ~ President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said this week that rich nations should provide financial support to developing countries that – Read More...
November 30, 2007

President Urges Tracing of Embezzled Funds

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