Indonesia

Vincent Fabian Thomas (The Jakarta Post) PREMIUM Jakarta   ● Thu, January 20, 2022 Bank Indonesia (BI) has kept its benchmark interest rate at 3.5 percent in what it sees as the best way to maintain financial sector stability and support the economic recovery ahead of a widely expected rate hike by the United States’ Federal Reserve. The deposit facility and … [Read more...] about Bank Indonesia holds benchmark rate at 3.5%

KOTA KINABALU: With Indonesia's plan to relocate its capital to Kalimantan taking off, Sabah is looking forward to enhancing trade ties with the neighbouring country. Chief MInister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor expressed optimism about his hope for better ties following Indonesia's announcement on Monday on the name of its new capital – Nusantara. Hajiji said that while Sabah and … [Read more...] about Sabah ready for improved ties with Indonesia after new capital named

KOTA KINABALU: Indonesia’s plan for a new national capital in eastern Kalimantan is taking off soon and Sabah is on board with it. Sabah and Indonesia have had trade and other dealings with each other all this while, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor, adding that the new development would further strengthen their ties and benefit both places. “The shift of … [Read more...] about Sabah enthusiastic about Indonesia’s new capital city

BANGKOK, Dec 9 (Bernama): Secretary of State of the United States (US) Antony Blinken will visit Thailand from Dec 15 to 16 to further strengthen Thailand-US alliance and strategic partnership. In a statement, Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Blinken, who is on his inaugural visit the Southeast Asian region, is scheduled to call on Prime Minister Prayuth Chan … [Read more...] about Blinken to visit Thailand to strengthen partnership

FILE PHOTO: Austria's chancellor Karl Nehammer attends the presentation of plans to introduce mandatory coronavirus disease vaccinations for all in Vienna, Austria, Jan 16, 2022. (Reuters) Austria's parliament on Thursday is expected to approve making Covid-19 vaccinations mandatory for adults from next month, becoming the first European country to do so. Lawmakers from … [Read more...] about Austria parliament to approve mandatory Covid vaccination