Indonesian Minister of Forestry Raja Juli Antoni has affirmed the country's strengthened efforts to foster cooperation with stakeholders, including the law enforcement apparatus, to prevent the smuggling of protected animals.
Jakarta (VNA) - Indonesian Minister of Forestry Raja Juli Antoni has affirmed the country's strengthened efforts to foster cooperation with stakeholders, including the law enforcement apparatus, to prevent the smuggling of protected animals.
The minister said that there are about two hundred animals being saved from being smuggled out from Papua every month. He noted that the figure did not include the unreported ones.
However, the wildlife trade remains a persistent challenge, with hundreds of animals being trafficked undetected, he said.
The minister stressed the importance of collaboration with various parties, including port operators, local police, and the military.
He said that the country is working to ensure that wildlife in Papua is better protected.
Before being released back into the wild, the rescued animals will undergo health checks to prevent the spread of diseases to other species. Minister Antoni affirmed that violators will face severe legal consequences, serving as a deterrent to the public.
🥂 He also urged citizens not to buy, sell, or keep wild animals as pets, warning that such practices could lead to the transmission of diseases from wildlife to humans./.
Indonesian Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana has said that her ministry will propose an increase in its budget ceiling to 2.254 trillion Rp (around 141.72 million USD) to support its priority programmes for next year.
Mount Dukono, situated in Indonesia's eastern North Maluku province, erupted on November 26, prompting a warning for aviation, according to the country's Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation Centre.
Indonesia continues to face a shortage of salt and have to import salt despite having expansive seas, Director General of Chemical, Pharmaceutical, and Textile Industries of the Ministry of Industry (Kemenperin) Reni Yanita has said.
The Ministry of Commerce reported that imports also rose 18% to 29.9 billion USD during the same period, resulting in a trade surplus of 1.1 billion USD. In May alone, Thailand posted a 4.6 billion USD trade surplus with the US and a 4.1 billion USD trade deficit with China.
The World Bank will provide a 2.1 billion USD financing package for Indonesia, focusing oncreating jobs, stimulating economic growth, and enhancing access to clean energy across the country.
Member states also reviewed progress on six priority areas for 2025, including the development of an underground cable framework, the follow-up agreement to the ASEAN Petroleum Security Agreement (APSA), the launch of the ASEAN Energy Efficiency Database, and the rollout of an investment platform for sustainable building initiatives.
In March, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra met with Formula 1 chief Stefano Domenicali and said Thailand would commission a feasibility study into hosting a Grand Prix on a Bangkok street circuit from 2028.
The proposed giant sea wall aligns with bilateral cooperation and has been designated a national priority, considering that several regions in Indonesia are experiencing land subsidence of 10–15 centimetres per year.
International flights were cancelled including Jetstar and Virgin Australia flights to cities across Australia, and flights of Air India, Air New Zealand, Singapore's TigerAir and China's Juneyao Airlines.
The partnership aims to strengthen collaboration in the exploration and exploitation of mineral resources, including gold, copper, and manganese, as well as in the development of steel, aluminum, and renewable energy industries.
The Thai cabinet has approved a seven-year EV bus leasing scheme proposed by the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) for the capital, with an estimated cost of 15.35 billion THB (over 470 million USD).
Aircraft are prohibited from flying below 6,000 metres in the vicinity of the volcano, and should also remain alert to the presence of volcanic ash, which can disrupt flights.
Laos declared the transfer of the press management functions of five key media agencies and associated personnel to the Propaganda and Training Board of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee.
Univers said in a statement that the new centre will serve as a hub for innovation, bringing together digital intelligence and climate ambition to accelerate Sarawak's transition toward a low-carbon, tech-enabled economy.
The target is to be completely free from plastic waste within two years. This can only be achieved if all parties implement the initiative with strong discipline.
Indonesia is taking new steps to improve protections for fishery workers, amid concerns over low wages, harsh working conditions, and limited access to social welfare.
The 2025 ASEAN- the Republic of Korea (RoK) Connectivity Forum that opened in Jakarta on June 17 reaffirmed a shared commitment to shaping a connected, resilient future by advancing the ASEAN Connectivity Strategic Plan.
The desk will serve as a service centre providing market intelligence, business licensing guidance, facilitating business cooperation, identifying potential investment projects, and harmonising regulatory policies between the two parties.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim noted that the Asia-Pacific region accounted for half of global energy consumption and 60% of greenhouse gas emissions in 2024. Despite this, regional countries, including eight of ten ASEAN member states, remain committed to climate goals, including net-zero emissions and tripling global renewable capacity by 2030.
