Greater Bay Area tourism promotion event held in Jakarta

STORY: Greater Bay Area tourism promotion event held in Jakarta SHOOTING TIME: June 24, 2024 DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:05:01 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: TOURISM SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 4. SOUNDBITE (Bahasa Indonesia): CORNELIUS DENNIS, visitor STORYLINE: A Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area tourism promotion event was held on Monday in Jakarta, impressing Indonesian audiences with Guangdong's rich cultural and tourism resources. Featured by a series of captivating performances, informative presentations, and immersive exhibitions, the event also presented the "Charming Guangdong" photography exhibition with 50 artworks showcasing the beauty and cultural richness of Guangdong. More than 200 people, including representatives of relevant cultural and tourism institutions in China's Guangdong Province, representatives of the Indonesian cultural and tourism industry, and media from China and Indonesia, participated in the event. SOUNDBITE (Bahasa Indonesia): CORNELIUS DENNIS, I

Chinese drone maker introduces new models to address agricultural needs in Indonesia

STORY: Chinese drone maker introduces new models to address agricultural needs in Indonesia SHOOTING TIME: June 21, 2024 DATELINE: June 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:56 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the launching 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FANG NING, PT Smart Tech Solution International CEO 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Bahasa Indonesia): WISNU WIENARTA, Drone user 4. various of drones STORYLINE: Chinese drone maker DJI has launched two new drones to address Indonesia's agricultural needs. The two products, Agras T50 and T25, were introduced by DJI's authorized distributor in Indonesia, PT Smart Tech Solution International (PT STS). SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FANG NING, PT Smart Tech Solution International CEO "Indonesia is actually a very big agricultural country. We have many big plantations under different groups, start from palm oil, forestry, sugar, and others. We believe more and more users will join us, trying the new technology. We are also ready to help them to improve their efficiency an

Why are China's NEVs increasingly popular overseas?

STORY: Why are China's NEVs increasingly popular overseas? SHOOTING TIME: Recent footages DATELINE: May 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:52 LOCATION: Beijing/Jakarta/Amman CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese manufacturers of NEVs 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Bahasa Indonesia): FAUZAN, Jakarta resident 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Bahasa Indonesia): NOVE YUNITA SARI, Indonesian auto show visitor 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): SALMAN ABU NAWAS, Chinese brand car owner in Jordan 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): FABIAN BRANDT, Partner, Global Head of Automotive and Industrial Goods, Oliver Wyman 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of the China-Brazil Center for Research and Business STORYLINE: China exported over 1.32 million vehicles in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024, rising 33.2 percent year on year, industry data shows. According to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, some 307,000 new energy vehicles (NEV) were exported, up 23.8 percent year on year. Consumers and experts in various countries have shared their vie

Chinese cars shine at Indonesia's electric vehicle exhibition

STORY: Chinese cars shine at Indonesia's electric vehicle exhibition SHOOTING TIME: May 3, 2024 DATELINE: May 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:21 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of PERIKLINDO Electric Vehicle Show 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Bahasa Indonesia): PHILLIP CHEN, Yadea Sales Manager 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Bahasa Indonesia): NOVE YUNITA SARI, Visitor STORYLINE: With fine quality, innovative designs and competitive prices, China's electric vehicle (EV) makers are shining at an exhibition in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta. The six-day show opened to the public on Tuesday and brought more than 110 auto brands to customers, including BYD, Chery, Wuling, Seres, Neta, MG, BMW and Mobil Anak Bangsa (MAB). A test drive was also offered to participants. The exhibition in the heart of Jakarta was held by Periklindo, an association of the Indonesian EV industry, as it aims to boost the EV ecosystem in the Southeast Asian country. Indonesia is currently on track to demonstrate its commitment to climate chan

Indonesia sends humanitarian aid to Gaza

STORY: Indonesia sends humanitarian aid to Gaza SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 4, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony, donation & speech (Courtesy of Antara) 2. SOUNDBITE (Bahasa Indonesia): JOKO WIDODO, Indonesian president STORYLINE: Indonesia on Saturday sent 51.5 tonnes of humanitarian aid for the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. Three flights transported the aid from the Indonesian government and the people. Indonesian President Joko Widodo said the planes would land at El-Arish Airport in Egypt. After that, the aid will be delivered to Gaza. The aid comprises medical equipment, medicine, water purifiers, blankets, tents, and other supplies. SOUNDBITE (Bahasa Indonesia): JOKO WIDODO, Indonesian President "This is a manifestation of Indonesian solidarity, Indonesia's care about humanity because the humanitarian tragedy happening in Gaza is unacceptable and must stop immediately. I would like to emphasize again that Indonesia w

Enterprises seek growing prospects along Jakarta-Bandung HSR

STORY: Enterprises seek growth potentials along Jakarta-Bandung HSR DATELINE: Oct. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:34 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI JIFENG, Deputy director of China-Indonesia Economic and Trade Cooperation Zone 3. various of the China-Indonesia Economic and Trade Cooperation Zone 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Bahasa Indonesia): AFAN MURTANDO, Employee of the China-Indonesia Economic and Trade Cooperation Zone STORYLINE: With the operation of the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway, enterprises along the line are eyeing growing potential in investment and employment, especially for those inside the China-Indonesia Economic and Trade Cooperation Zone in eastern Jakarta. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI JIFENG, Deputy director of China-Indonesia Economic and Trade Cooperation Zone "On one hand, the improved transportation will make things more convenient, and for us in the industrial park development sector, whether it's the pa

A high-speed rail dream come true for Indonesian barber

STORY: A high-speed rail dream come true for Indonesian barber DATELINE: Oct. 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:34 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Bahasa Indonesia): FIRMANSYAH, Barber working in Jakarta 2. various of Firmansyah working at the barbershop 3. various of Firmansyah taking the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed train STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (Bahasa Indonesia): FIRMANSYAH, Barber working in Jakarta "My name is Firmansyah. I'm 40 years old. I'm from Bandung. I've been working as a barber in Jakarta for almost 15 years. I travel between Jakarta and Bandung once in three weeks by motorbike or bus. Taking a bus to Bandung takes about 4 hours. It's almost the same as going by train. The high-speed train is an advanced technology, which is indeed the first time in Indonesia. I'm one of the people who want to try the fast train, especially for those who work in Jakarta and live in Bandung. This is the time I've been waiting for. I can take the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed train. It's my dream."

Vlog: Taking a test ride on Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway

STORY: Vlog: Taking a test ride on Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway DATELINE: Oct. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:05:16 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): SUN LEI, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE (English): GABRIEL, Passenger 3. SOUNDBITE (English): SUN LEI, Xinhua correspondent 4. SOUNDBITE (Bahasa Indonesia): SUN LEI, Xinhua correspondent 5. SOUNDBITE (Bahasa Indonesia): SHABICKA, Passenger 6. SOUNDBITE (English): SUN LEI, Xinhua correspondent STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): SUN LEI, Xinhua correspondent "Let's go. The Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway has been open to public (free test rides) for a while now. Every day as many as 2,000 Indonesian people can apply online and take the high-speed train for free. I've got a free bag. I also got a tag. We have to go through a security check before we take the high-speed train. But for the traditional trains, the ordinary trains in Indonesia, you don't have to go through the security check." STANDUP (English): SUN LEI, Xinhua correspo

China, Indonesia eye stronger ties via "Two Countries, Twin Parks"

STORY: China, Indonesia eye stronger ties via "Two Countries, Twin Parks" DATELINE: Sept. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:09 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Pemalang district 2. various of the prawn farm 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Bahasa): JONI SETYAWAN, Seasoned Indonesian prawn farmer 4. various of the production line of Fujian MiaoTianHui Food Co., Ltd. 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): CHEN QING'AN, Legal representative of Indonesian subsidiary of Fujian MiaoTianHui Food Co., Ltd. 6. various of Fuqing Zhaohua Aquatic Food Co., Ltd. 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): HE XIAOQIANG, Deputy general manager, Fuqing Zhaohua Aquatic Food Co., Ltd. 8. various of the project between China and Indonesia STORYLINE: In the Pemalang district of Indonesia's Central Java province, a prawn farm, covering about 70,000 square meters, was built by a Chinese company in 2021. Once the prawn larvae here are four months old, they will undergo processing and be shipped to Fuzhou, capital city of east China's Fujian Province, abou

Indonesia proposes 216 bln USD state budget for 2024

STORY: Indonesia proposes 216 bln USD state budget for 2024 DATELINE: Aug. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:08 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Indonesian President Joko Widodo in the parliament 2. SOUNDBITE (Bahasa Indonesia): JOKO WIDODO, Indonesian President STORYLINE: Indonesian President Joko Widodo delivered his annual budget speech to parliament on Wednesday, saying State Expenditure is allocated at 3,304.1 trillion rupiah (216.24 billion U.S. dollars) for 2024. According to him, the state revenue is planned at 2,781.3 trillion rupiah (181 million U.S. dollars) and the budget deficit is set at 2.29 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) which equals to 522.8 trillion rupiah (34 billion U.S. dollars) for 2024. The president said the budget was designed to face the geo-economic tension that may lead to disruption of supply chains, escalating the risk of global food and energy security. It also puts poverty eradication and human development as priorities. SOUNDBITE (Bahasa Indon

Basketball court revamp program launched in Jakarta to promote FIBA World Cup 2023

STORY: Basketball court revamp program launched in Jakarta to promote FIBA World Cup 2023 DATELINE: May 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:09 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference 2. various of the event 3. SOUNDBITE (Bahasa Indonesia): BUDISATRIO DJIWANDONO, FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 LOC Chairman STORYLINE: FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Local Organizing Committee (LOC) on Saturday unveiled a basketball court revamp program "Revamp My Court" at Lapangan Banteng in Jakarta, the capital city of Indonesia. The program is aimed at leaving a legacy for the FIBA World Cup 2023 by refurbishing the host city's local basketball courts. The basketball courts in Lapangan Banteng were selected because of their iconic and historical value as many Indonesian prominent basketball players have honed their skills here. The organizing committee has revamped basketball poles and entire court floors, and improved facilities. FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 LOC Chairman Budisatrio Djiwand

Track laying of Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway completed

STORY: Track laying of Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway completedDATELINE: April 1, 2023LENGTH: 00:02:00LOCATION: JakartaCATEGORY: SOCIETYSHOTLIST:1. various of Halim Station2. various of speech and watching video3. various of ceremony4. various of track laying5. various of photo session6. SOUNDBITE 1 (Bahasa Indonesia): DWIYANA SLAMET RIYADI, President Director of PT Kereta Cepat Jakarta Bandung7. SOUNDBITE 2 (Bahasa Indonesia): LUHUT BINSAR PANDJAITAN, Coordinating Minister of Maritime Affairs and InvestmentSTORYLINE:The track laying of the whole line of the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway (HSR) was completed on Friday. The track laying task was undertaken by the Chinese construction consortium led by China Railway International Co., Ltd.This railway has a total length of 142 kilometers, and the total track laying length reaches 308 kilometers, using 500-meter-long steel rails produced in China.SOUNDBITE 1 (Bahasa Indonesia): DWIYANA SLAMET RIYADI, President Director of PT Kere

Business representatives from China, Indonesia meet to improve trade ties

STORY: Business representatives from China, Indonesia meet to improve trade ties DATELINE: March 30, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:12 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of meeting between Chinese and Indonesian business representatives 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): XIONG CANXIN, Head of exhibition department, China Council for Promotion of Int'l Trade Commercial Sub-Council 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Bahasa Indonesia): KEVIN WU, Representative of Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry STORYLINE: Chinese and Indonesian business representatives gathered on Wednesday in Jakarta to improve trade relations in a meeting held by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Commercial Sub-Council. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): XIONG CANXIN, Head of exhibition department, China Council for Promotion of Int'l Trade Commercial Sub-Council "Indonesia has a particularly large consumer market. Meanwhile, China is one of the largest trading partners with Indonesia. Chinese enterprises attach great importance to t

Indonesian students rally against Japan's nuclear wastewater discharge plan

STORY: Indonesian students rally against Japan's nuclear wastewater discharge plan DATELINE: March 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the rally 2. SOUNDBITE (Bahasa Indonesia): KEVIN SIDABUTAR, Protest coordinator 3. various of the rally STORYLINE: Indonesian students rallied on Tuesday against Japan's controversial plan to dump its nuclear wastewater into the sea. They delivered statements while clad in anti-radioactive costumes and holding up posters depicting perilous nuclear waste in front of the Japanese Embassy in Jakarta. SOUNDBITE (Bahasa Indonesia): KEVIN SIDABUTAR, Protest coordinator "We demanded that Japan should not release the waste into the Pacific Ocean because there are countries bordering the ocean such as the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, South Korea, the Philippines, China, and Indonesia. I do not want it to pollute the fish in our ocean ecosystem. Our ocean is vast and rich." Japan is preparing to release more than 1 mi

Indonesia to provide incentives for EV purchases

STORY: Indonesia to provide incentives for EV purchases DATELINE: March 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:49 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of press conference 2. various of Indonesian traffic 3. various of fuel queue in Pertamina 4. various of electric vehicles 5. SOUNDBITE (Bahasa Indonesia): LUHUT PANDJAITAN, Coordinating Minister for Maritime and Investment Affairs STORYLINE: The Indonesian government will provide incentives for purchasing electric vehicles (EVs) starting March 20, Coordinating Minister for Maritime and Investment Affairs Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan said on Monday. "We hope that this policy can stimulate the market for EVs, boost the use of clean energy and decrease reliance on fossil fuels," said Pandjaitan in a press conference. SOUNDBITE (Bahasa Indonesia): LUHUT BINSAR PANDJAITAN, Coordinating Minister for Maritime and Investment Affairs "Our target is 10 percent of the population will have used electric vehicles by the next year. If we already secure the 10 percent, i

Indonesia, Malaysia agree to enhance cooperation on protecting migrant workers

STORY: Indonesia, Malaysia agree to enhance cooperation on protecting migrant workers DATELINE: Jan. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:36 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the welcoming ceremony (courtesy of BPMI) 2. various of meeting, MOU presentation and press conference (courtesy of BPMI) 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Bahasa Indonesia): JOKO WIDODO, Indonesian President (courtesy of BPMI) 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Malay): ANWAR IBRAHIM, Malaysian Prime Minister (courtesy of BPMI) STORYLINE: Indonesian President Joko Widodo and visiting Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim have reaffirmed their commitment to protecting migrant workers through the implementation of the One Channel System (OCS), a single-channel mechanism for the placement of Indonesian migrant workers in the neighboring country. The reaffirmation was made during a meeting between the two at the Bogor Presidential Palace in West Java on Monday. SOUNDBITE 1 (Bahasa Indonesia): JOKO WIDODO, Indonesian President "I really hope we can stay commit

Indonesia, Vietnam agree to strengthen economic cooperation

STORY: Indonesia, Vietnam agree to strengthen economic cooperation DATELINE: Dec. 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:08 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting between Indonesian President Joko Widodo and his Vietnamese counterpart Nguyen Xuan Phuc (Courtesy of BPMI) 2. SOUNDBITE (Bahasa): JOKO WIDODO, Indonesian President STORYLINE: Indonesia and Vietnam have agreed to enhance economic cooperation as trade volume continues to rise between the two nations. Indonesian President Joko Widodo welcomed his Vietnamese counterpart Nguyen Xuan Phuc in the city of Bogor, West Java on Thursday. During the meeting, the two leaders discussed both regional and bilateral issues, and signed agreement to enhance cooperation in energy, mineral, and countering terrorism and illegal drug trade. Indonesia recorded a total of 600 million U.S. dollars of investment in 101 projects in Vietnam. In addition, both countries pledged to boost bilateral trade volume, which reached 11.06 billion U.S. dollars in 2

What's special about Chinese NEVs serving G20 summit

STORY: What's special about Chinese NEVs serving G20 summit DATELINE: Nov. 16, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:19 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Wuling Air EV 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): FANG HUA, Chief engineer, GSEV platform of SGMW 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHANG YIQIN, Brand and PR director of SGMW STORYLINE: Three hundred new energy vehicles (NEV) manufactured by a local subsidiary of Chinese automaker SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) are serving as shuttle cars at the ongoing G20 Bali Summit. The Wuling Air EV model rolled off the production line in Bekasi, Indonesia this August. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): FANG HUA, Chief engineer, GSEV platform of SGMW "The Air EV aims to promote green transportation with a high-quality NEV model that is easy and fun to drive, and good to use. For the Indonesian market, the Air EV model is equipped with the world's first voice control system using Bahasa Indonesia. Based on big data analysis, we increased the driving mileage of our GSEV (Global Small

Indonesia to rebuild stadium of fatal stampede accident

STORY: Indonesia to rebuild stadium of fatal stampede accident DATELINE: Oct. 19, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:29 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: POLITICS/SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Indonesian President Joko Widodo meeting with Gianni Infantino, the FIFA president (courtesy of BPMI) 2. various of the press conference (courtesy of BPMI) 3. various of FIFA president giving souvenirs to the Indonesian president (courtesy of BPMI) 4. SOUNDBITE (Bahasa Indonesia): JOKO WIDODO, Indonesian President STORYLINE: Indonesian President Joko Widodo said Tuesday that the government will demolish the Kanjuruhan stadium on the island of Java where more than 130 people have died in a stampede after a league match early this month. Thus, the arena will be built in accordance with the guidelines of the world soccer governing body FIFA, the president told reporters in Jakarta after meeting with Gianni Infantino, the FIFA president. SOUNDBITE (Bahasa Indonesia): JOKO WIDODO, Indonesian President "We will also demolish the Kanjuruhan S

Indonesia records highest inflation since 2014

STORY: Indonesia records highest inflation since 2014 DATELINE: Oct. 3, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:36 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of press conference of Statistics Indonesia 2. various of gas station 3. SOUNDBITE (Bahasa Indonesia): MARGO YUWONO, Head of the Statistics Indonesia (BPS) STORYLINE: Indonesia's inflation in September reached 1.17 percent, the highest since December 2014, as a result of fuel price hikes in the country, Statistics Indonesia (BPS) said on Monday. The annual inflation rate rose to 5.95 percent year on year. "The surge in inflation was mainly caused by the increase in fuel prices, which then created higher tariffs for public transportation, the rates of online taxis, and the rice prices," BPS head Margo Yuwono told a press conference. Since September, Indonesia has increased its domestic fuel prices by 30 percent following fiscal pressures. The price of Pertalite gasoline, the country's most consumed type, has been raised to 10,000 rupiahs (0.65 dollar) a l

Indonesia, Philippines agree to deepen economic cooperation

STORY: Indonesia, Philippines agree to deepen economic cooperation DATELINE: Sept. 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:50 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the welcoming ceremony (Courtesy of BPMI) 2. various of meeting (Courtesy of BPMI) 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Bahasa Indonesia): JOKO WIDODO, Indonesian President (Courtesy of BPMI) 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): FERDINAND ROMUALDEZ MARCOS, Philippine President (Courtesy of BPMI) STORYLINE: Indonesian President Joko Widodo and his Philippine counterpart Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. reached an agreement to deepen economic cooperation during the visit of the Philippine president to Indonesia on Monday. Joko Widodo said Indonesia is expecting to strengthen trade ties with the Philippines. SOUNDBITE 1 (Bahasa Indonesia): JOKO WIDODO, Indonesian President "We encourage a significant increase in trading volume. Indonesia-Philippine trade has increased by almost 50 percent from last year. Indonesia particularly encourages the increase in exports of pharmaceut

Indonesia raises fuel prices by 30 percent

STORY: Indonesia raises fuel prices by 30 percent DATELINE: Sept. 4, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:20 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference 2. various of a fuel station 3. SOUNDBITE (Bahasa Indonesia): JOKO WIDODO, Indonesian President STORYLINE: Indonesia has decided to raise the fuel prices by 30 percent to manage fiscal pressure from the increasing subsidy. Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Saturday announced to raise subsidized fuel price from 7,650 Indonesian rupiahs (0.51 USD) to 10,000 Indonesian rupiahs (0.67 USD) per liter for gasoline. Meanwhile, subsidized diesel price is increased from 5,150 rupiahs (0.35 USD) to 6,800 rupiahs (0.46 USD) per liter. President Widodo said the government raised the administered prices due to the immense pressure on the state budget to subsidize energy. Furthermore, he argued most of the allocated subsidized fuel was consumed by private cars. The government pledged to re-allocate the subsidy to the direct transfer to the poor. Th

Indonesia celebrates 77th Independence Day

STORY: Indonesia celebrates 77th Independence Day DATELINE: Aug. 18, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:41 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of official flag hoisting (Courtesy of BPMI) 2. STANDUP (English): GURUH, Xinhua reporter in Jakarta 3. various of neighborhood games 4. various of greasy pole game 5. SOUNDBITE (Bahasa Indonesia): KURNIA RAMADHAN, Participant 6. various of greasy pole game STORYLINE: Indonesia commemorated its 77th Independence Day on Wednesday. STANDUP (English): GURUH, Xinhua reporter in Jakarta "In Indonesia, Independence Day is one of the most joyful and celebrated days. Before the pandemic, it is all about carnival, and festivities peaked on August 17. Now that the pandemic has been under control, people returned to flock to the celebrations. Games are everywhere. Almost everybody is involved in celebrating it. Neighborhoods organize themselves to hold games, involving people of all ages and groups. Here in Ancol beach, people come to watch and compete in the greasy po

Indonesia sets economic growth at 5.3 percent, inflation at 3.3 percent in 2023

STORY: Indonesia sets economic growth at 5.3 percent, inflation at 3.3 percent in 2023 DATELINE: Aug. 17, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:03 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: (Courtesy of BPMI) 1. group shots of parliament 2. group shots of speech 3. SOUNDBITE (Bahasa Indonesia): JOKO WIDODO, Indonesian President STORYLINE: Indonesia has set its economic growth target at 5.3 percent and inflation rate at 3.3 percent next year, said President Joko Widodo on Tuesday. The growth figure is based on economic dynamics, the development agenda, and future challenges, Widodo added. SOUNDBITE (Bahasa Indonesia): JOKO WIDODO, Indonesian President "By scrutinizing state expenditure and optimizing state revenue, the 2023 budget deficit is set at 2.85 percent of the GDP or 40.5 billion USD. The 2023 budget deficit is the first year we return to the deficit of a maximum of 3 percent of the GDP." "We will try our best to maintain the sustainability of strengthening the national economy," Widodo said at an annual meet

Indonesia, Timor-Leste agree to strengthen economic cooperation

STORY: Indonesia, Timor-Leste agree to strengthen economic cooperation DATELINE: July 20, 2022 LENGTH: 0:03:24 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. Indonesian President Joko Widodo meeting with President of Timor-Leste Jose Ramos-Horta 2. various of the press conference, 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Bahasa Indonesia): JOKO WIDODO, Indonesian President 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JOSE RAMOS-HORTA, President of Timor-Leste STORYLINE: Indonesian President Joko Widodo and President of Timor-Leste Jose Ramos-Horta agreed to strengthen cooperation in the economic sector during a bilateral meeting held here at the Bogor Presidential Palace on Tuesday. "We discussed various bilateral cooperation in an open and friendly manner, and the commitment to strengthening economic cooperation is our focus," Widodo said in a press conference after the meeting. The increase in trade between the two countries, which so far has a positive trend, is the first agreement while strengthening land and sea connectivity

German president visits Indonesia to enhance economic cooperation

STORY: German president visits Indonesia to enhance economic cooperation DATELINE: June 18, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:08 LOCATION: BOGOR, Indonesia CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the welcoming ceremony (Courtesy of BPMI) 2. various of the meeting (Courtesy of BPMI) 3. various of the press conference (Courtesy of BPMI) 4. SOUNDBITE (Bahasa Indonesia): JOKO WIDODO, Indonesian President (Courtesy of BPMI) STORYLINE: German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier paid a state visit to Indonesia from Wednesday to Friday. On Thursday, Steinmeier met Indonesian President Joko Widodo on bilateral cooperation, including investment in the electric vehicle sector, renewable energy, and carbon taxes. "I asked the German industry to develop semiconductor factories in Indonesia and make this industry part of the global chip supply chain," said Widodo at a joint press conference. SOUNDBITE (Bahasa Indonesia): JOKO WIDODO, Indonesian President "To invest in the green industrial park in Indonesia, Indonesia of

Indonesia Open 2022 underway in Jakarta

STORY: Indonesia Open 2022 underway in Jakarta DATELINE: June 17, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:38 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Indonesian Open 2. STANDUP 1 (English): SUN LEI, Xinhua correspondent 3. various of the match and fans chanting 4. STANDUP 2 (English): SUN LEI, Xinhua correspondent 5. various of the match and fans chanting 6. SOUNDBITE (Bahasa Indonesia): GREGORIUS, Indonesian badminton fan 7. various of the match and fans chanting STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): SUN LEI, Xinhua correspondent "After the Master game, the Indonesian Open is in full swing in Jakarta, the capital city of Indonesia. Here in the open air, the weather is hot. But inside the venue, even with air conditioner on, you can feel the heat from the fans." Indonesia Open 2022 is underway from June 14 to 19 at the Istora Senayan sports stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia. Badminton is seen a national sport for the island country. STANDUP 2 (English): SUN LEI, Xinhua correspondent "This is my first time to cove

Indonesia predicts peak cases of COVID-19 Omicron BA.4, BA.5 in July: health minister

STORY: Indonesia predicts peak cases of COVID-19 Omicron BA.4, BA.5 in July: health minister DATELINE: June 15, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:54 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of booster vaccination 2. SOUNDBITE (Bahasa Indonesia): BUDI GUNADI SADIKIN, Indonesian Health Minister (Courtesy of BPMI) STORYLINE: The Indonesian government has predicted that peak cases of COVID-19 Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 in the country will take place in July, a month after the first case was detected, based on its experience in dealing with previous waves of transmission, Minister of Health Budi Gunadi Sadikin said Monday. SOUNDBITE (Bahasa Indonesia): BUDI GUNADI SADIKIN, Indonesian Health Minister "Therefore, we may see the peak of the BA.4 and BA.5 cases in the second or third week of July. The peak may not be high if we are well-prepared, including with the boosters." The southeast Asian country has confirmed eight patients with these subvariants, including three imported cases. The other five were

Indonesian president meets Australian PM on ties

STORY: Indonesian president meets Australian PM on ties DATELINE: June 7, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:08 LOCATION: BOGOR, Indonesia CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Bahasa Indonesia): JOKO WIDODO, Indonesian President 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANTONY ALBANESE, Australian Prime Minister STORYLINE: Indonesian President Joko Widodo met on Monday with visiting Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese over bilateral ties and issues of common concern in the Presidential Palace in Bogor, West Java. Albanese, together with several ministers, arrived in Jakarta on Sunday for a three-day visit to Indonesia to seek ways to deepen cooperation between the two countries. In Bogor, the two leaders met at the botanical garden that is next to the Presidential Palace. Widodo told reporters that the Australian prime minister was not new to him, and they met in 2020. SOUNDBITE 1 (Bahasa Indonesia): JOKO WIDODO, Indonesian President "We discussed the efforts to maintain the sustainab

Indonesia removes outdoor face mask mandate

STORY: Indonesia removes outdoor face mask mandate DATELINE: May 18, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:43 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. Group shots of people in open spaces (Courtesy of Antara) 2. Group shots of Health Minister and data (Courtesy of BPMI) 3. SOUNDBITE (Bahasa Indonesia): JOKO WIDODO, Indonesian President (Courtesy of BPMI) STORYLINE: As the number of reported COVID-19 cases is showing a declining trend over the past few weeks, the Indonesian government announced Tuesday that the use of face masks would no longer be mandatory in outdoor spaces. SOUNDBITE (Bahasa Indonesia): JOKO WIDODO, Indonesian President "Wearing face masks is no longer mandatory when doing outdoor activities or gathering in outdoor spaces. However, people still have to wear masks indoors and inside public transportations." Widodo said the government did not fully end the face mask mandate. The policy is expected to be lifted in phases based on the gradual evaluation. "We are still in a transition period. We will

Indonesia's GDP grows 5.01 pct in Q1

STORY: Indonesia's GDP grows 5.01 pct in Q1 DATELINE: May 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:12 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. Group shots of press conference and data 2. Group shots of industry, export-import activities in port, bank activities (Courtesy of Antara) 3. SOUNDBITE (Bahasa Indonesia): MARGO YUWONO, Head of Central Agency of Statistics STORYLINE: Indonesian economy recorded a 5.01 percent growth year on year in the first quarter of 2022, indicating a steady economic recovery. The Central Agency of Statistics on Monday said the low base effect in the first quarter last year, which contracted 0.7 percent, also contributed to the growth. According to Margo Yuwono, head of the agency, the growth indicated that Indonesia maintained a steady economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Rising commodity prices have driven Indonesia's export to rise by 16.22 percent. Furthermore, the increase of mobility has also stimulated the economy. The growth was attributed to the recovering industry an

Indonesia invites Ukraine to G20 Summit

STORY: Indonesia invites Ukraine to G20 Summit DATELINE: April 30, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:42 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference (courtesy of BPMI) 2. various of the promote video of Joko Widodo (courtesy of BPMI) 3. various of economic activities (courtesy of Antara) 4. various of economic activities (courtesy of Investment Ministry official youtube: Kementerian Investasi - BKPM) 5. SOUNDBITE (Bahasa): JOKO WIDODO, Indonesian President STORYLINE: Indonesia, the host country of this year's G20 Summit, has invited Ukraine to attend the event in Bali in November. Indonesian President Joko Widodo confirmed on Friday that he invited his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky to the G20 Summit over a phone conversation on Thursday, during which he said that Indonesia expects a peaceful solution to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict. SOUNDBITE (Bahasa): JOKO WIDODO, Indonesian President "There are two issues that have significant impact when we talk about global economi

Indonesia, Papua New Guinea to build closer ties

STORY: Indonesia, Papua New Guinea to build closer ties DATELINE: March 31, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:31 LOCATION: BOGOR, Indonesia CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the welcoming ceremony (Courtesy of BPMI) 2. various of the press conference (Courtesy of BPMI) 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Bahasa Indonesia): JOKO WIDODO, Indonesian President 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JAMES MARAPE, Papua New Guinean Prime Minister STORYLINE: Papua New Guinean Prime Minister James Marape visited Indonesia and met with Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Thursday. The two sides agreed to enhance cooperation on health, economy, and defense, strengthening their partnership with each other. SOUNDBITE 1 (Bahasa Indonesia): JOKO WIDODO, Indonesian President "I hope the implementation of the defense agreement will open opportunities for military cooperation between the two countries. This includes potential cooperation in the Indonesian defense industry." SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JAMES MARAPE, Papua New Guinean Prime Minister "We look forwar

Ukraine crisis draws mixed reactions in int'l community

STORY: Ukraine crisis draws mixed reactions in int'l community DATELINE: Feb. 25, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Ukraine crisis related footage 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Bahasa Indonesia): TEUKU FAIZASYAH, Indonesian Foreign Ministry spokesperson 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): MARCELO EBRARD, Mexican Foreign Minister STORYLINE: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday authorized "a special military operation" in Donbass, and Ukraine confirmed that military targets across the country were under attack. The ongoing Ukraine crisis has drawn mixed reactions in the international community. The United Nations is planning to allocate 20 million U.S. dollars from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to meet the urgent needs in Ukraine. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on Thursday expressed deep concerns over the Ukraine crisis, noting that the multilateral lender is "assessing the implications." Some countries have called on Russia and Ukraine to