Stories from Indonesia

Mount Dukono, a volcano in Indonesia's remote east, erupted explosively last week. Indonesia has over 120 active volcanoes. Mount Marapi on Indonesia's Java island erupted, sending ash plumes 20,000 feet into the air. The incident occurred near Tobelo.

An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.5 struck the Banda Sea region of Indonesia. The tremor occurred at 21:17 Australian Eastern Standard Time on May 17, 2026.

Indonesia is preparing to revise its land law in 2026, and the 2026 Economic Census is scheduled to begin in May.

The discussion also touched upon developing BPS Bakal Data YouTuber and the underground economy for the 2026 Economic Census. The topic covered Hot Topics (HOTS) for 8th-grade social studies students, specifically focusing on Chapter 4: The Development of the Indonesian Economy.

The renaming includes an addition to its nomenclature, specifically incorporating the creative economy.

Mount Dukono, a volcano in Indonesia's remote east, erupted explosively last week. Indonesia has over 120 active volcanoes. Mount Marapi on Indonesia's Java island erupted, sending ash plumes 20,000 feet into the air. The incident occurred near Tobelo. The specific volcano involved was not named.

Indonesian authorities announced 20 candidates for the OJK Commissioner position.

Indonesia and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) have implemented a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) aimed at doubling bilateral trade.

The Indonesian Financial Services Authority (OJK) is assessing the impact of the Middle East conflict on Indonesia's economic outlook. The review is being conducted by Bos Baru OJK.

Indonesia has updated its list of new generation economy train schedules for April 2026, including complete routes.