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• [New] The Indonesian government plans to move its capital to East Kalimantan to avoid the worst-case scenario: most of North Jakarta will be underwater by mid-century. AOL
• Mumbai among the list of coastal cities including New York City, Tokyo, Jakarta, Shanghai and Lagos, that are at serious risk to climate change. Economic Times
• JAKARTA The National Disaster Management Agency plans to carry out weather modifications to support the search for missing victims due to landslides in Petungkriyono District, Pekalongan Regency, Central Java. VOI.ID
• Miami, New Orleans, and Jakarta are repeatedly flagged as cities facing existential threats, with chronic flooding projected for parts of Miami as early as 2030-putting over 100,000 residents at direct risk. Climate Cosmos
• Many coastal cities, such as New Orleans, Jakarta, Miami, and Lagos, are now facing the threat of compound floods. MDPI
• TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Cryptocurrency never stops rising in popularity, and with its rapid growth, investors are constantly searching for the next big opportunity in 2025 and years ahead. TEMPO.CO
• Lower Disaster Risks: East Kalimantan is safer than Jakarta, with less risk of earthquakes and sea level rise. Infra Info Hub
• The development of vertical residential buildings using the KTV model will be focused in several densely populated areas of Jakarta. Antara
• To meet the growing demand for data, AI, and governance in Indonesia, Databricks will launch its Data Intelligence Platform on AWS in the Asia Pacific (Jakarta) Region in early 2025. Fintech Singapore
• Jakarta - Under President Prabowo Subianto's leadership, the Indonesian government is prioritizing waste management to achieve full coverage by 2029. Antara
• Canberra has an opportunity to build confidence in Jakarta about its intentions in the Indo-Pacific as Australia pursues the most expensive naval acquisition program in its history. Eurasia Review
• Indonesia's Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) plans to conduct a weather modification operation to reduce rainfall and mitigate flooding in Greater Jakarta. Jakarta Globe
• The tidal flooding potential occurs in 17 regions of Indonesia, namely on the coasts of Riau Islands, West Sumatra, Banten, Jakarta, West Java, Central Java, East Java, South Kalimantan, North Sulawesi, and Papua. TEMPO.CO
• Jakarta - Indonesia has the potential to be one of the leaders among emerging economies in adopting artificial intelligence. Antara
• The high level of rainfall that still has the potential to occur has made the Jakarta Provincial Government reconsider carrying out weather modification operations if the BMKG states that extreme weather will occur. TEMPO.CO
• High-hazard cities are marked by high levels of flood depth and intensity and include Tokyo, Lagos, Jakarta, Karachi, and Sao Paulo. Nature
• Property value trends in Indonesia 2025 are expected to show significant growth, driven by government initiatives and robust demand in the Greater Jakarta areas. Business Matters
• Success will depend on Jakarta's ability to implement structural reforms, navigate geopolitical complexities, and ensure that its BRICS membership translates into real economic gains. ASEAN Business News
• Jakarta - The Health Ministry is targeting to upgrade 66 regional hospitals in remote and underdeveloped regions to provide more comprehensive and high-quality health services, with 32 expected to be completed in 2026. Antara
• Jakarta - National Disaster Mitigation Agency will continue prioritizing weather modification operations based on comprehensive analysis in 2025 to control rain and reduce disaster potential in regions. Antara
• Jakarta - The National Disaster Mitigation Agency has asked all parties to remain alert against the potential for forest and land fires on the islands of Sumatra, Java, and parts of Kalimantan. Antara
• Atmospheric dynamics such as the Madden-Julian Oscillation, cyclone seeds in the Indian Ocean, and the Asian monsoon will increase rainfall in the Java region, including Jakarta. Antara
• Extreme weather caused by several atmospheric phenomena occurring simultaneously is expected to occur in several regions of Indonesia, particularly in West Java, the southern part of Banten, and Jakarta. TEMPO.CO

Last updated: 26 June 2025