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- 1Indonesian haze threatens Singapore Grand Prix●Forest fires in Indonesia are sending smoke and haze toward Singapore as the city prepares for its Formula One Grand Pri
Forest fires in Indonesia are sending smoke and haze across the sea toward Singapore, just as the city-state prepares to host its Formula One Grand Prix. Race organisers are drawing up contingency plans in case air quality deteriorates further. The regional haze is an annual problem linked to seasonal burning in Indonesia, and its arrival ahead of the major sporting event is drawing wide attention and concern.
- 2Hong Kong and Indonesia Expand Cross-Border QR Payment Cooperation▼Hong Kong, Indonesia Central Banks Deepen Cooperation On Cross-Border QR Payments
The central banks of Hong Kong and Indonesia are deepening cooperation on cross-border QR code payments, aiming to make retail payments between the two economies faster and more interconnected. The move fits a broader regional push, led by Southeast Asian regulators, to link national payment systems and reduce reliance on traditional correspondent banking channels for everyday transactions.
- 3Indonesia's Foreign Minister Speaks at UN General Assembly Debate●Minister for Foreign Affairs of Indonesia Addresses 81st Session of General Assembly Debate
The Minister for Foreign Affairs of Indonesia addressed the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly during its general debate in New York. The speech forms part of the annual gathering where member states outline their positions on global issues. Details of Indonesia's specific remarks were not available, but the address underscores the country's continued engagement with the UN.
- 4Officials Seize Crocodile Woman Raised From an Egg▼Woman Breaks Down as Officials Seize Pet Crocodile She Raised from an Egg
A woman in Indonesia broke down in tears as wildlife officials confiscated a crocodile she had raised since it hatched from an egg. Keeping protected reptiles as pets is illegal under Indonesian conservation law, and authorities routinely remove crocodiles from private homes for public safety. The emotional confrontation has drawn sympathy for the owner while officials defend the seizure.
- 5Greater One-Horned Rhino Population Hits Record 4,075●The global population of greater one-horned rhinos has hit a record 4,075. Kaziranga National Park in Assam, India, shel
The global population of greater one-horned rhinos has reached a record high of 4,075. Kaziranga National Park in Assam, India, shelters more than 2,600 of them. Poaching, once the species' biggest threat, has fallen 86% since 2016, and India, Nepal and Indonesia all reported zero rhino poaching incidents, marking a major conservation success for the endangered species.