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  • 10 high-tech startups win USAID-Microsoft competition

    Fri, May 25 2012 20:34

    On May 24, U.S. Ambassador Scot Marciel attended the closing ceremony for the iMulai 4.0 competition, which is sponsored by USAID and Microsoft Indonesia, according to the US Embassy heer in its website on Friday..

  • Taiwanese scientist wins nikkei Asia prize

    Thu, May 24 2012 15:17

    Academia Sinica President Chi-Huey Wong, a world leader in carbohydrate chemistry, was awarded the Nikkei Asia Prize on Wednesday for his research in glycochemistry, which will help with the development of new vaccinations and medication against various diseases, including cancer. Wong ....

  • Taiwan unveils new orchid species for use as chinese medicine

    Thu, May 24 2012 14:04

    The Council of Agriculture (COA) on Wednesday unveiled a new orchid species for use in traditional Chinese medicine, saying it took eight years to breed and contains high levels of polysaccharides that are good for people in chemotherapy. The Golden Emperor Number 1, a crossbreed between ....

  • Telkom to invest $10 mln to develop cloud computing

    Wed, May 23 2012 20:42

    State telecommunications operator PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia Tbk (Telkom) plans to invest US$10 million to continue the development of cloud computing service in the country..

  • U.S. Assistant Secretary leads discussion with Indonesian entrepreneurs

    Fri, May 18 2012 14:07

    Two Indonesian companies recently participated in entrepreneurship competition through the U.S. State Department-sponsored Global Initiative on Science and Technology, according to the U.S. Embassy here in its official website here on Friday..

  • Next iPhone may get larger screen

    Thu, May 17 2012 09:14

    Apple`s sixth generation of iPhone may have a larger screen than its previous models, U.S. media reported..

  • US official visits RI to promote science, technology cooperation

    Wed, May 16 2012 19:33

    US Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Dr. Kerri-Ann Jones traveled to Indonesia in support of the U.S.-Indonesia Comprehensive Partnership and expanding bilateral science and technology cooperation..

  • Seven Indonesian scientists win 800 thousand US dollars grants

    Tue, May 15 2012 22:21

    Seven Indonesian scientists won competition to obtain research grants provided by USAID worth US$800 thousand, which were aimed at preserving marine biodiversity and the environment, US government spokesperson has said..

  • RI, US cooperate on science, technology

    Tue, May 15 2012 13:47

    Indonesia and the United States met on Monday to begin their cooperation on science and technology they signed two years ago, an official said on Monday..

  • 1923 Leica camera fetches 2.16 million euros at auction

    Sun, May 13 2012 11:12

    A Leica camera prototype made in 1923 fetched 2.16 million euros ($2.79 million) at auction on Saturday, setting a new world record for a camera..

Mount Marapi twice spews white smoke

Mount Marapi twice spews white smokeMount Marapi, located between the districts of Tanah Datar and Agam, West Sumatra province twice spewed white smoke on ...

33 killed in fighting between Yemen army, Qaeda

33 killed in fighting between Yemen army, QaedaThirty-three people, including six soldiers, were killed in Saturday clashes between Al-Qaeda and the army in southern ...

38 foreign businessmen investing in W Sulawesi

38 foreign businessmen investing in W SulawesiHead of One Door Integrated Service (PTSP) and the Electronic Information Service and Investment Licensing (SIPISE) ...

Bukittinggi ready to hold Tour de Singkarak

Bukittinggi ready to hold Tour de SingkarakBukittinggi Municipality administration has expressed its readiness to carry out Tour de Singkarak international ...

ASEAN Jazz Festival expected to attract 500 tourists

ASEAN Jazz Festival expected to attract 500 touristsThe Fifth ASEAN Jazz Festival, to be held in Batam, June 22 and 23, 2012, is expected to attract about 500 tourists, ...