Travel Bridging Borders: China and Russia Launch Landmark Cross-Border Tourist Rail Service July 25, 2026 Evan Lee Salim JAKARTA – In a significant development that signals deepening connectivity between two of the world’s largest nations, China and Russia have officially inaugurated a new cross-border tourist railway service. Connecting…
Business and Finance Indonesia-China Economic Synergy: The Rise of the "Two Countries Twin Parks" and the Ambition of the Batang "Shenzhen" July 24, 2026 Reynand Wu JAKARTA – In a move signaling a deepening of bilateral economic integration, the Indonesian government has reaffirmed its commitment to the "Two Countries Twin Parks" (TCTP) initiative, a flagship cooperation…
Sports Alwi Farhan’s China Open Campaign Ends in Heartbreak: Lessons Learned Ahead of World Championship Bid July 22, 2026 Asro CHANGZHOU – The aspirations of Indonesia’s rising badminton star, Alwi Farhan, at the China Open 2026 came to an abrupt end in the Round of 32. Competing at the Olympic…
Business and Finance Indonesia’s Global Coffee Footprint: Bappebti Facilitates Major Export Surge to China and Morocco via Warehouse Receipt System July 18, 2026 Raul Delapena Setiawan JAKARTA – In a move that signals Indonesia’s strengthening grip on the international coffee trade, the Commodity Futures Trading Regulatory Agency (Bappebti) of the Ministry of Trade has officially overseen…