Day: October 18, 2021

New medicines give hope in transition to endemic phase: minister

New anti-virus medicines that are currently under development globally are a source of hope to Indonesia in the transition from the pandemic to the endemic phase, Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin has said. While delivering a press statement that was broadcast live on the Presidential Secretariat’s YouTube channel and accessed

Jakarta maximizing use of heavy equipment to accelerate mud dredging

The Jakarta provincial government has said it is maximizing the use of heavy equipment to speed up mud and garbage dredging in several rivers and reservoirs to anticipate flooding. “We maximize (the use of) all the heavy equipment and fleet we have in the city,” Jakarta Deputy Governor Ahmad Riza

Optimistic of successful Peparnas in Papua: Minister Amali

Minister of Youth and Sports, Zainudin Amali, has said he is optimistic about the success of the XVI National Paralympic Week (Peparnas), which Papua province is currently preparing to host. A coordination meeting took place between the Peparnas Committee head and the regional Youth and Sports Office head, the minister

Entry granted to nationals of 19 countries based on reciprocity

Permission has been granted for the entry of nationals from 19 countries on the principle of reciprocity or equality, Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, has said. According to Pandjaitan, who is also the PPKM (activities restrictions) coordinator for Java-Bali, if countries do not open their

Hartarto outlines key factors for achieving 2025 AEC blueprint target

Digital transformation and sustainability are important factors for achieving the 2025 ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) blueprint target, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto, has said. He made the statement at the online 20th ASEAN Economic Community Council (AECC), which he chaired on Monday. He said he fully supported the

Indonesia, Malaysia share concerns on potential arms race in region

Indonesia and Malaysia have shared their joint concerns on the rising tension and potential arms race between great powers in the Indo-Pacific. “We do not want the current dynamic to lead to arms race and power projection. This situation will not be beneficial to anyone,” said Indonesian Foreign Affairs Minister

Tackling climate change Indonesia’s national interest: minister

Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, has highlighted Indonesia’s firm commitment to mitigating the impacts of climate change. “The President of the United States’ Special Envoy, John Kerry, and I discussed at length how to develop climate change mitigation programs. I have told him that Indonesia

Navy deploys personnel to help Bali quake victims

The Indonesian Navy has established the Disaster Mitigation Command Post and Health Service Post in response to Saturday’s earthquake in the Karangasem and Bangli districts of Bali. “The emergency response action aims to provide assistance to people affected by the earthquake. It is one of our obligations to always be

Philips delivers Q3 sales of EUR 4.2 billion, with a 7.6% comparable sales decline due to headwinds; income from continuing operations increases to EUR 442 million, and Adjusted EBITA margin amounts to 12.3%

Philips sees continued strong demand driving double-digit order intake growth in Q3 October 18, 2021 Third-quarter highlights Group sales totaled EUR 4.2 billion, reflecting a 7.6% comparable sales decline due to headwinds caused by global supply chain challenges and Sleep & Respiratory Care recall consequences Comparable order intake increased 47%;