Indonesia
Not Native to Indonesia, How Chili Peppers Traveled from the Americas to Become an Essential Part of Indonesian Cuisine
- calendar_month Saturday, 4 Jul 2026
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DENPASAR – Not Native to Indonesia! How Chili Peppers Traveled from the Americas to Become an Essential Part of Indonesian Cuisine. Although chili peppers are now inseparable from Indonesian cuisine, the fiery fruit is not native to the archipelago. Historical and botanical studies show that chili peppers (Capsicum) originated in the Americas before spreading across […]
Finance Minister Says IKN Is Too Quiet, Bali Emerges as Strong Contender for Indonesia’s International Financial Center
- calendar_month Thursday, 2 Jul 2026
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JAKARTA – The Indonesian government is continuing discussions on the establishment of an International Financial Center (IFC) as part of its broader strategy to strengthen the country’s position as a global investment destination. Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa indicated that the new capital city, Nusantara (IKN) in East Kalimantan, is unlikely to become the location […]
Malay Youth Leader Datok Yan Djuna Hails GEMES 2026 as a Grand Celebration of Malay Heritage in the Land of Deli
- calendar_month Monday, 29 Jun 2026
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MEDAN – The vibrant spirit of Malay culture once again illuminated the heart of Medan as the 11th Gelar Melayu Serumpun (GEMES) 2026 officially opened with a spectacular ceremony at Lapangan Merdeka on Saturday evening (June 27). The annual cultural festival, widely recognized as one of Medan’s premier tourism events, drew thousands of visitors eager […]
