The Indonesian Food and Drug Administration (BPOM) has granted emergency use authorization (EUA) for Sinovac vaccine to be administered to children aged 6 to 11 years old. “Thank God, we are grateful that today we can issue permit to use Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 6 to 11 years old,” Head of BPOM Penny […]

Minister of Health Budi Gunadi Sadikin has confirmed that COVID-19 vaccine stocks in the regions is sufficient for national vaccination drive for the next one month. “There are approximately 47 million [doses] in stock in provinces, regencies, and municipalities. The amount is sufficient for next one month. Since Indonesia’s vaccination rate is around 50 million […]

The Government has announced that it will continue to ensure the implementation of health protocols to prevent a surge in COVID-19 cases during the upcoming Christmas and New Year holidays, according to Minister of Health Budi Gunadi Sadikin. “The implementation of health protocols is important despite a drop in COVID-19 cases in the country. We […]

The Government remains vigilant although the current national COVID-19 pandemic situation has been improving, Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture Muhadjir Effendy has announced. “Nevertheless, there are around 131 regencies and cities still experiencing the rising trend of cases,” Muhadjir said in a press statement after the Limited Cabinet Meeting on Evaluation of Public […]

Vice President Ma’ruf Amin on Monday (01/11) chaired a limited meeting on the evaluation of public activity restrictions (PPKM) via video conference. In the meeting, Ma’ruf said that several indicators of handling COVID-19 in the country had showed improvement. However, he continued, there has been an increase in public mobility along with various relaxations of […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Monday (01/11) is slated to start his working visit in the Scottish city of Glasgow. “Tomorrow’s activities start with a business meeting with several British companies that plan to invest or expand investment in Indonesia, including in green investment,” Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi said on Sunday (31/10). Afterward, […]

The G20 Summit in Rome, Italy has officially ended and adopted world leaders’ declaration on global economic issues and joint actions that can be performed by the G20 member countries. “The Leaders’ Declaration consists of 61 paragraphs that cover 26 issues reflecting global economic challenges including the pandemic situation and what can be carried out […]

After less than 3-hour flight, Garuda Indonesia airline carrying President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and his entourage arrived safely at Glasgow Prestwick International Airport, in Glasgow, Scotland, on Sunday (31/10) at around 21.40 local time. At the airport, President Jokowi was welcomed by Indonesian Ambassador for Great Britain accredited to Ireland and the International Maritime Organization, […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and his entourage on Sunday (31/10) departed from Italy to the Scottish city of Glasgow to join the World Leaders Summit of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26). In Glasgow, the President is scheduled to attend several high-level meetings, including the COP26 World Leaders Summit on 1-2 November 2021. For […]

Disruption in global supply chain can hinder the realization of a strong and inclusive recovery and become a new economic challenge that triggers price increases and scarcity of goods, hampers productivity, and affects people’s well-being, according to President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo. “The impacts of disruption are more pronounced in developing countries. During the pandemic, we […]