Indonesia

Wildfires across South Sumatra and central Indonesian regions have generated a choking haze, prompting residents in Palembang to perform a special Islamic prayer for rain called “salat istisqa.” Authorities are tackling the blazes using ongoing firefighting efforts, cloud-seeding operations, and have also arrested individuals suspected of starting forest fires.

In South Sumatra province, authorities held a mass Islamic prayer for rain due to forest and peatland fires. These fires have caused choking haze across parts of Indonesia.

A state-backed company overseeing Indonesia’s commodity sector has announced plans to strengthen oversight of export flows. This initiative includes tracking ships that serve the world’s largest archipelago.

Indonesia intensified both ground and aerial firefighting operations to combat huge blazes that have scorched thousands of hectares of forest and peatland. The fires, driven by El Niño and a dry season, generated haze crossing into neighboring countries like Malaysia and Brunei. Government support includes deploying foreign-registered aircraft and multiple helicopters across fire-prone provinces.

Indonesia has intensified its aerial firefighting efforts due to massive blazes. These fires scorch forests and peatlands, generating a choking haze that affects multiple provinces, blanketing cities and crossing borders.

Indonesian government bonds saw their biggest foreign inflows in over seven years, driven by a stronger rupiah and expectations of steady interest rates from the central bank after this year's 100-basis-point increase.

Indonesian authorities warned they will take legal action against anyone starting open fires due to blazes on Borneo creating choking haze that spread into Malaysia. The smoke has severely impacted regions like Sarawak in Malaysia, prompting the closure of many schools due to "very unhealthy" air quality. Officials vowed strict action against those who destroy nature and forests, citing illegal land clearing as a primary cause.

Indonesia has warned of legal action against individuals starting open blazes as wildfire haze spread from Borneo into Malaysia. The dense smoke, driven by El Niño and a dry season, reduced visibility and triggered health concerns in areas like Sarawak, prompting school closures. Officials are investigating alleged arson and illegal land clearing responsible for the numerous hot spots.

Indonesian authorities have issued a warning and stated they will pursue legal action against anyone who starts open fires. This warning comes due to huge blazes on Borneo and elsewhere, which have created a haze spreading from wildfires and affecting cities.

Indonesia warned legal action against anyone who starts open blazes due to choking haze from wildfires spreading across Borneo. The resulting smoke drifted into Malaysia, causing significant air quality issues that led to school closures in Sarawak and hampered daily life. These intense blazes were fueled by an intensifying El Nino pattern and illegal land clearing.

Top ministers from Indonesia and China met to discuss strengthening bilateral ties across several critical areas. The discussions focused primarily on boosting defense cooperation, alongside bolstering both food and energy security between the two nations.

The deputy chief of the Jakarta Futures Exchange stated that Indonesia's goal to launch a new commodities exchange by January 1 is achievable. This can be accomplished if the nation utilizes existing platforms instead of starting the endeavor from scratch.

India has been ranked as Asia’s least-preferred stock market, having replaced Indonesia in a Bank of America Corp. poll. This finding came from a survey conducted among fund managers and indicates growing caution regarding the market's performance.

Following an earthquake in eastern Indonesia that displaced thousands, various businesses have resumed operations. Grocery stores, gas stations, and other establishments are now reopening across Flores island.

FTSE Russell will defer certain index changes for Indonesian equities until at least its December review. This delay provides more time for FTSE to assess the effectiveness of market reforms initiated by local authorities.

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake occurred in eastern Indonesia, leaving thousands of people displaced on Flores island. The disaster killed at least 68 people and injured 213 others, while also damaging more than 4,500 homes.

A powerful earthquake struck eastern Indonesia's Flores island, killing at least 68 people and injuring over 200 others. The disaster left more than 19,000 people displaced across temporary shelters after damaging thousands of homes, schools, and health facilities. Relief efforts are currently focused on providing psychosocial support to survivors, particularly children struggling with fear and trauma.

Thousands of people are awaiting aid following a powerful earthquake in Indonesia. This situation was reported by AP from REO, Indonesia.

A powerful earthquake hit Flores island, killing at least 68 people and injuring more than 200 others while damaging over 1,300 homes across East Nusa Tenggara province. Amid this devastation, thousands of residents waited for essential aid as Indonesia marked its Independence Day. Authorities deployed military and police personnel to the disaster zone and established emergency field hospitals in the worst-hit towns.

A powerful earthquake struck East Nusa Tenggara province on Flores island, Indonesia, killing at least 54 people and damaging over 1,300 homes. Thousands of residents are still awaiting urgent aid in communities cut off by the quake, even as the country celebrated its Independence Day. Authorities declared a state of emergency amid widespread devastation and forced evacuations.

A powerful earthquake struck East Nusa Tenggara province on Flores, Indonesia, killing at least 54 people and damaging over 1,300 homes. Thousands of residents remain in temporary shelters, awaiting urgent aid amid widespread devastation. Authorities declared a state of emergency while logistical challenges complicate relief efforts.

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake hit Flores Island in Indonesia, resulting in at least 54 deaths and injuring 135 people. The disaster also damaged more than 1,300 homes, leaving thousands of people awaiting aid. This event overshadowed Indonesia’s Independence Day.

A powerful earthquake struck East Nusa Tenggara province on Flores, killing at least 54 people and damaging over 1,300 homes across the region. Thousands of residents are still awaiting aid days after the quake, overshadowing Indonesia's Independence Day celebration. The province's governor declared a 14-day state of emergency amid widespread devastation, though logistical challenges have slowed relief deliveries.

A powerful earthquake struck East Nusa Tenggara province in Indonesia, killing at least 54 people and damaging over 1,300 homes; thousands of residents on Flores waited for aid while mourning victims. Despite a state of emergency being declared and military personnel deploying, logistical challenges continue to slow the delivery of much-needed supplies to hard-hit communities.

A magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck eastern Indonesia's Flores region, raising the death toll to 51 and displacing thousands of people. Rescuers are continuing searches through debris and landslides in heavily affected regencies including Manggarai, East Manggarai, and Nagekeo. Authorities continue relief efforts while facing challenges like communication disruptions and blocked roads.

A magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck eastern Indonesia's Flores region, raising the death toll to 51 and displacing thousands of residents. Rescuers continue to dig through rubble and landslides across six regencies, focusing on inaccessible areas like Manggarai and East Manggarai. Efforts are challenging due to communication disruptions and power outages.

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck east Indonesia off the coast of Flores, killing at least 47 people and injuring over 100 others. Rescuers are digging through rubble and landslides across multiple regencies in search of survivors, while aid workers distribute supplies amid widespread damage to homes and public facilities. Authorities face major challenges including blocked roads on the Trans-Flores Highway and ongoing communication disruptions.

Following a magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck off Flores island in eastern Indonesia, rescue teams are actively searching through rubble and landslide debris. The disaster, which occurred in Indonesia, resulted in the death of 47 people.

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck eastern Indonesia, killing at least 47 people and injuring over 100 others across various regencies on Flores island. The disaster destroyed more than 900 homes and damaged public facilities in areas like Labuan Bajo. Rescuers continue to search through rubble and landslides while relief workers distribute aid and work to restore connectivity.

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Flores, Indonesia, killing at least 47 people and injuring more than 100 others. Searchers are digging through debris and landslides across six regencies on Flores that were severely impacted by the disaster. Relief workers face challenges such as blocked highways and power outages while attempting to distribute aid.

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia, killing at least 38 people and causing widespread damage to buildings across the Flores region. The quake hit East Nusa Tenggara province, triggering tsunami warnings and creating significant infrastructure challenges, including landslides that cut off the Trans-Flores highway.

The death toll from an earthquake off the coast of Indonesia has risen to 38. The report was filed by AP in Maumere, Indonesia.

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia's Flores region on Saturday, killing at least 20 people and causing severe damage to buildings and homes. The quake was followed by a tsunami warning that was later lifted after monitoring showed no significant sea-level changes. Rescuers are continuing to search for missing villagers while communication disruptions and landslides have hampered relief efforts.

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off Indonesia’s coast near Flores, causing buildings and homes to collapse and killing at least two people. Although authorities initially issued a tsunami warning, it was later lifted because monitoring showed no significant sea-level changes. The quake, which hit the region with a depth of 10 kilometers, caused severe damage across much of Flores island.

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off Indonesia's coast, striking the Flores region and causing severe damage, collapsed buildings, and killing at least two people. Authorities initially issued a tsunami warning but later lifted it after monitoring showed no significant sea-level changes. The quake was reported to have hit near Ende in East Nusa Tenggara province.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto announced plans to establish a new commodity exchange within Indonesia. The goal of this initiative is to increase the nation's influence over global commodity prices.

Prabowo has retreated on implementing commodities reform amid prevailing market pressure. Previously, a state-owned agency had threatened to shake up the trade of several key commodities. These commodities include nickel, thermal coal, and palm oil.

President Prabowo Subianto highlighted Indonesia’s economic growth and investment gains during a State of the Nation address. He announced that the country could achieve 6% economic growth by the end of 2026. This projection was based on the nation's strongest first-half growth in 13 years and robust investment despite global uncertainty.

President Prabowo Subianto nominated three senior Bank Indonesia officials for the central bank's top leadership positions. This nomination reinforces expectations of policy continuity, following his selection of Destry Damayanti as the sole candidate for governor.

Taiwan criticized China following a naval drill involving Indonesia. Rare joint exercises have raised concerns regarding Beijing’s more assertive conduct within disputed waters.