The capital of Indonesia surpassed Tokyo as the world’s most populous city after the United Nations overhauled how it ...

Indonesia is getting a less crowded, less polluted capital city, removing the “burden” on sinking Jakarta, the country’s president announced Monday. President Joko Widodo said the new capital city – ...

Jakarta is known for its energy, food, culture and fast-growing urban life. If you are planning a trip to the Indonesian capital, here are some cool things to do there ...

Jakarta surpasses Tokyo as the world’s most populous city with 42 million people, highlighting Asia’s urban dominance and ...

Indonesia’s capital could no longer be overcrowded, sinking and polluted Jakarta after the country’s president approved a long-term plan to move the capital elsewhere. The plan, approved by President ...

Indonesian President Joko Widodo announced plans this past week to move the country’s capital away from Jakarta, reportedly the fastest sinking city in the world. While the decision is not a new idea ...

JAKARTA: When Pramono Anung entered the race to become Jakarta’s governor last year, the odds were stacked against him. The veteran bureaucrat, who was Cabinet secretary during former President Joko ...

Higher urban sprawl from surrounding areas may put a heavier burden on Jakarta to accommodate the public needs particularly ...

Certain parts of the city have sunk 14 feet in recent decades, largely due to illegal well-digging. Slums built on swamp land near a garbage dump in East Cipinang, Jakarta Indonesia. (Photo by ...

The 16th century metropolis is one of the world's fastest sinking cities. LONDON -- This week, Indonesia's president announced that the capital Jakarta was sinking at an alarming rate -- and that the ...

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — The dry season and and motorized vehicles are the main causes of the air pollution in Jakarta, Indonesian authorities said Friday, after a Swiss air quality technology ...