TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on the platform this week, starting from Monday, April 1, 2024, until Sunday, April 7, 2024. Here are the highlights: The 10 Largest Countries in the World, Indonesia Ranks Second as Largest Soap Exporter to Egypt, Falls Behind Malaysia, The Top 10 Powerful Countries in the World in 2024.

Here are the top 3 news of the week:

1. The 10 Largest Countries in the World

The list of the largest countries in the world is always interesting to know. The largest countries are grouped based on population and administrative area. The total area calculation includes land and water areas. Meanwhile, total area is defined as the total area of a country relative to coastlines and international boundaries.

So, which countries are the largest countries in the world now?

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2. Indonesia Ranks Second as Largest Soap Exporter to Egypt, Falls Behind Malaysia

Indonesia is claimed to be the second largest exporter of soap to Egypt with an export value of US$4.48 million throughout 2023. This figure equals 16.45 percent of the total market share of imported soap in Egypt, with the total value of imported soap in Egypt amounting to US$27.14 million.

The statement was conveyed by the Indonesian Ambassador to Egypt, Luthfi Rauf, on Thursday, March 28, 2024, during a meeting with importers of Indonesian soap products and several other company officials and the Industrial Development Authority in Sadat City, Egypt. Lutfi explained that the export value of Indonesian soap increased 1,660 percent compared to December 2022 which was only US$255,000. According to Lutfi, this provides an opportunity to boost the export of Indonesian soap to Egypt.

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3. The Top 10 Powerful Countries in the World in 2024

The power of a nation on the global stage is not solely determined by its natural wealth or its military forces. Numerous factors impact a country's standing in the global power hierarchy, including economic resources, military might, political sway, and technological prowess.

The most powerful nations in the world are those that consistently dominate news headlines, captivate policymakers, and shape international trade patterns. They actively assert their dominance on the global stage.

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