The International Furikake Association aims to launch an app in Indonesia by the end of the year to help manage the health of children there and improve their academic performance. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/08/05/japan/furikake-indonesia/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #furikake #health #children #apps #manga #kumamoto #indonesia

Batam, a duty-free Indonesian enclave, has become a key waypoint in a convoluted global shuffle, with Chinese solar manufacturers assembling their equipment in Indonesia and shipping it to the U.S. tariff-free. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/07/25/china-stealthy-solar-exports/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #us #indonesia #china #solar #trade

U.S. President Donald Trump said he reached a deal with Indonesia that will see goods from the country face a 19% tariff, while U.S. exports will not be taxed. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/07/16/economy/trump-indonesia-19-percent-tariff/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #indonesia #us #donaldtrump #trade #tariffs

#India pavilion at #Osaka #WorldExpo was a #Hindu-nationalist showcase, adorned with religious symbols, showcasing temples and and scriptures through. Didn't see a single mention of #Islam anywhere nor much of anything from #SouthIndia

Stark contrast to the far superior #Indonesia pavilion next door, which highlighted the country's cultural & natural diversity, not highlighting one religion or ethnic group over others.

Civil society condemns government denial of #humanrights violations in Merauke's National Strategic Project (PNS). Indigenous women from 75 families oppose land encroachment by PT Global Papua Abadi without #FPIC.
Military seized indigenous land without consent. Forced evictions and destruction of sacred sites with complete disregard for FPIC.
Coalition demands immediate suspension of PSN implementation and UN-led investigation.
#IndigenousRights#Indonesia Read more: https://humanrightsmonitor.org/news/civil-society-condemns-government-denial-and-calls-for-international-intervention/

Civil society condemns government denial of #humanrights violations in Merauke's National Strategic Project (PNS). Indigenous women from 75 families oppose land encroachment by PT Global Papua Abadi without #FPIC.
Military seized indigenous land without consent. Forced evictions and destruction of sacred sites with complete disregard for FPIC.
Coalition demands immediate suspension of PSN implementation and UN-led investigation.
#IndigenousRights#Indonesia Read more: https://humanrightsmonitor.org/news/civil-society-condemns-government-denial-and-calls-for-international-intervention/

Indonesian rescuers have recovered the body of a Brazilian woman who died after falling off a cliff while hiking on Indonesia's second-highest volcano, rescue officials said. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/06/26/asia-pacific/indonesia-brazilian-tourist-volcano/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #indonesia #hiking #brazil #tourism #volcanoes