Indonesia’s central bank left its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday to shore up support for the sagging currency, saying quantitative easing could be more effective right now than rate cuts in …
2 strong earthquakes shake western Indonesia; no tsunami
Two powerful and shallow undersea earthquakes shook western Indonesia on Wednesday, causing panic but no immediate reports of casualties or damage. The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude 6.8 …
Indonesia reports 1,902 new coronavirus infections, 69 deaths
Indonesia reported 1,902 new coronavirus infections on Wednesday, bringing the total number of cases in the Southeast Asian country to 144,945, data from the country’s health ministry showed.
Indonesia c.bank keeps rates on hold, eases car loan rules
Indonesia’s central bank kept its policy interest rate unchanged on Wednesday, prioritising market stability but loosened some lending rules to spur consumption in the pandemic-hit economy. By Gayatri …
What happened on the India-China border?
Many questions still remain about what happened and why – after no fatalities there for almost half a century. The BBC’s Ros Atkins has a close look at a story that’s captured the world’s attention.
India coronavirus cases surge to 2.8 million
India reported more than 64,000 new cases of the novel coronavirus in a single day, with more than 1,000 deaths in the same period, federal health ministry data showed on Wednesday.
Breakingviews – India’s auto royalties deserve scrutiny
Automakers are set for a rougher ride in India. Officials are pushing carmakers like the $28 billion Maruti Suzuki to reduce fees paid to foreign partners, Reuters reported on Tuesday citing two …
Google launches Kormo app in India to help people find entry-level jobs
Google said on Wednesday it has expanded its jobs app, called Kormo Jobs, to India as the Search giant looks to offer a helping hand to millions looking for entry-level roles and further displace …
India’s first Earth-imaging satellite startup raises $5 million, first launch planned for later this year
Bengaluru-based Pixxel is getting ready to launch its first Earth imaging satellite later this year, with a scheduled mission aboard a Soyuz rocket. The funding is led by Blume Ventures, Lightspeed …
Trump Is Losing the Tech War Against China
The Trump administration has responded like a petulant child to China’s booming tech presence, from slapping tariffs on Chinese products to banning TikTok.