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/

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