Watch: Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki laki spews giant column of ash

Surfer dies after 'swordfish impales chest'

Giulia Manfrini, 36, was reportedly struck while surfing off the Mentawai Islands.

Apple banned from selling iPhone 16 in Indonesia

Government says US company’s investment in the country has fallen short

Business - Financial Times - October 28

FirstFT: Twin scandals hit PwC’s Asia profits

Also in today’s newsletter, the fallout from the Madison Square Garden rally and what happened to Project 2025?

World - Financial Times - October 29

Sick man of Europe? Germany’s bosses sound alarm on staff illness

Studies claim that fewer sick days would have stopped the country’s economy shrinking last year

Business - Financial Times - 6 days ago

At Least 10 Killed in Indonesia After Volcano Erupts

The authorities warned of more volcanic activity at Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki, which has erupted dozens of times in the past few weeks.

World - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Indonesia and Russia launch first joint naval drills

President Prabowo Subianto seeks more influential role while maintaining long-standing neutrality

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

At least 10 dead after volcano erupts in Indonesia

Officials say several villages have been evacuated after the eruption on Sunday.

Pressure mounts on VW to finally confront the reality of restructuring

The carmaker must overcome internal resistance to changes necessary to boost competitiveness

Business - Financial Times - October 23

Mount Fuji Snowless For Longest Time In 130 Years

World - Yahoo News - 6 days ago

Knowledge workers are leaning on generative AI as their workloads mount

A recent Thomson Reuters report found that the average knowledge worker expects AI to save them four hours per week.

Tech - VentureBeat - Yesterday

Snow back on Mount Fuji after longest absence

One of Japan's most popular tourist attractions is once again donning its famed snowcap.

Brazilian artist uses ash, mud for Sao Paulo mural lamenting climate disasters

Brazilian artist Mundano is presenting a massive street mural in Sao Paulo that uses ash from wildfires and mud from floods to highlight extreme weather events wreaking devastation in the country

World - ABC News - October 23

Get A Big Discount On Ash Vs. Evil Dead On Blu-Ray Just In Time For Halloween

Ash vs. Evil Dead: The Complete Collection $28 (was ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 25

Indonesia’s Next President Calls Up Possible Ministers, Media Reports Say

World - Yahoo News - October 14

Indonesia's $30 Billion Free Lunch Plan Hinges on Big Tax Revamp

World - Yahoo News - October 16

Who is Prabowo Subianto, the former general who becomes Indonesia’s new president?

A wealthy former general with ties to both Indonesia's popular outgoing president and the country's dictatorial past will be inaugurated Sunday as the nation's new leader

World - ABC News - October 18

New President Subianto swears in Indonesia's largest Cabinet since 1966, with 109 members

Newly inaugurated President Prabowo Subianto has sworn in Indonesia’s largest Cabinet since 1966, with 109 members representing his pledge for a strong government

World - ABC News - October 21

Indonesia says it drove Chinese coastguard ships out of disputed waters

Beijing’s sweeping maritime claims and muscular enforcement actions have been creating friction in South China Sea

World - Financial Times - October 24

Indonesia’s iPhone 16 ban will hurt consumers more than Apple

Government decision to block sale of latest iPhone is far from disastrous for tech group

World - Financial Times - October 28

Indonesia blocks Apple iPhone 16 sales over lack of investment

Marketing and sale of model prohibited after tech giant fails to meet rule 40% of phones be made from local parts. Indonesia has prohibited the marketing and sale of the iPhone 16 model over ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

How TikTok Saved Its E-Commerce Business in Indonesia

When the government effectively forced TikTok to shut down its Shop feature, the company quickly struck an unusual deal with a local company to bring it back.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

How TikTok Worked With Tokopedia to Get Packages Delivered in Indonesia

When TikTok needed an e-commerce partner in Indonesia, Tokopedia was an obvious candidate for the vast network of warehouses, motorbikes and “sprinters” it uses.