Day: November 18, 2022

Affirmation of Indonesia’s free and active foreign policy in G20

Indonesia’s G20 Presidency came to an end once President Joko Widodo closed the G20 Summit in Nusa Dua, Bali, on November 16 and handed over the presidency to India. Under Indonesia’s leadership, the G20 has resulted in the Bali Declaration containing 52 points of recommendations and commitments, one of which

Early detection vital to prevent dementia: expert

A neurologist from Siloam Hospital Yogyakarta, Lothar Matheus M. V. Silalahi, has stressed the need for early detection to prevent dementia or senility. “Early detection is important to prevent dementia because medical treatment or modern medical treatment cannot guarantee recovery for people with dementia,” he said in a statement issued

Villages have key role in early childhood education: ministry

Villages have an important role in supporting the implementation of early childhood education (PAUD) for creating quality human resources, an official from the Education, Culture, Research, and Technology Ministry, Nor Ilman Saputra, has said. “The golden period does not repeat itself. Much like planting, we will reap the result in

Widodo asks Hong Kong investors to support Nusantara development

President Joko Widodo on Friday invited investors from Hong Kong to take part in the development of the new Indonesian capital, Nusantara, in East Kalimantan as a green city. “Hong Kong investors can participate in developing infrastructure, transportation, green energy, digital transformation, and value-added industries,” the President said during a

Industry absorbs 70 percent of tourism polytechnic graduates: Minister

Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Uno noted that 70 percent of graduates of tourism polytechnics under the ministry are absorbed by the industry. “Alhamdulillah (thank God), 30 percent of the alumni of tourism polytechnics can start their own businesses,” he remarked while attending the 3rd graduation event of the

Investment in children most valuable for development: Minister

Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection Minister Bintang Puspayoga has said that investment in children is most valuable and irreplaceable for the development of a region. “The most valuable investment in a region is quality human resources, namely children,” she said at a lunch event ahead of the 2022 World Children’s