Disaster experts warn on avoiding 2004 mistakes in Philippines
Disaster experts warned Monday that mistakes made in the relief effort after the catastrophic 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami must not be repeated with the super typhoon that has smashed the Philippines.
Destressss with an Indonesian snake massage
Lying on a massage table at a spa in the Indonesian capital Jakarta, Feri Tilukay closed his eyes and smiled blissfully as three enormous snakes slithered all over him.
Indonesian miners risk lives in modern-day gold rush
In a desolate area of central Indonesia where lush rainforest once stood, illegal miners on the frontline of a modern-day gold rush tear up the earth in the hunt for the precious metal.
APEC leaders meet in shadow of US shutdown
Asia-Pacific leaders opened an annual economic summit on Monday in the shadow of global growth clouds that are darkening by the day as the United States struggles to shake off policy paralysis.
Indonesia to host Miss World final despite Muslim anger
The Miss World final takes place on the Indonesian resort island of Bali on Saturday after weeks of protests from Muslim hardliners and warnings that extremists could attack the pageant.
Shark overfishing endangers reefs: Australian study
Scientists studying remote reefs off Australia said Thursday sharks played a fundamental role in coral health, with overfishing of the marine predators increasing reef vulnerability to global warming and disasters.
Miss Kazakhstan fails to enter swimsuits contest finals at Miss World
Miss Kazakhstan Ainur Toleulova has failed to enter the finals of the swimsuits contest at the Miss World 2013 international beauty pageant on the predominantly Hindu island of Bali, Indonesia.
Introduction of Miss Kazakhstan at Miss World unveiled
1-minute introduction video of Miss Kazakhstan Ainur Toleulova for the international beauty contest Miss World 2013 has been published.
Kazakhstan representative at Miss World Ainur Toleulova arrives to Bali
Miss Kazakhstan 2011 Ainur Toleulova has already arrived to Bali island, Indonesia to compete for the main crown at the most prestigious beauty pageant Miss World.
Outrage in Indonesia over school's genitalia survey
Indonesia's education ministry Thursday strongly criticised officials in a small town in Aceh province for asking children to assess the size of their private parts in a graphic school survey.
Indonesia and Kazakhstan boost bilateral trade
Since the start of 2013 Kazakhstan’s exports total $129.2 million, 6.2 times up against the H1 2012: Vice Minister of Economic Affairs and Budget Planning Timur Zhaksylykov.
Kazakhstan and Indonesia arrange direct flights
Kazakhstan and Indonesia will be connected with direct flights.
Indonesian president arrives in Astana
The President of Indonesia Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has arrived in Astana for a state visit.
Indonesian President to visit Kazakhstan on September 2
President of Indonesia Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono will arrive in Kazakhstan with an official visit on September 2.
Australia opposition's asylum-seeker plan 'crazy': Indonesian MP
A senior Indonesian lawmaker on Tuesday described as "crazy" a plan by the front-runner for Australia's election to pay Indonesians for unseaworthy boats to stem the flow of asylum-seekers.
Intergovernmental Kazakh-Indonesian committee to meet in Jakarta August 21
Among other things, the two sides are to dwell on launching a working group for trade and investments.
Australian drug mule Corby a step closer to release
The corrections board on the Indonesian resort island of Bali has recommended jailed Australian drug trafficker Schapelle Corby for parole.
Indonesia anti-graft body arrests energy watchdog chief
Indonesia's anti-corruption agency has arrested the head of the country's upstream oil and gas regulator over allegations of bribery.
Study details 'severe' brutality against women in PNG
Women in poverty-stricken Papua New Guinea suffer "severe brutality" with violence, including savage attacks involving knives, axes and whips, occurring in two-thirds of all families.
Hundreds evacuated after Indonesia volcano erupts
More than 500 people have been evacuated from a tiny Indonesian island where a volcano erupted at the weekend, spewing rocks and lava that killed five villagers.