Today's Top 3 News: Ruang Volcano Erupts in Indonesia's North Sulawesi, Residents Evacuated
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18 April 2024 21:17 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top three news on Thursday, April 18, 2024. Here are the highlights: Ruang Volcano Erupts in Indonesia's North Sulawesi, Residents Evacuated, Top 10 Countries With Most Expensive Living Cost in 2024; Singapore Included, and Apple Looking at Manufacturing in Indonesia, CEO Tim Cook Says.
The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:
- Ruang Volcano Erupts in Indonesia's North Sulawesi, Residents Evacuated
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG) has raised the alert level of Mount Ruang in Sitaro Regency, North Sulawesi to level IV, the highest of a four-tier scale.
"Since 09:00 p.m. local time, Mount Ruang’s volcanic alert level has risen with a radius of 6 kilometers," said PVMBG Head Hendra Gunawan in an online press conference on Wednesday evening.
According to Hendra, the number of volcanic earthquakes surpassed 400 since Wednesday morning.
- Top 10 Countries With Most Expensive Living Cost in 2024; Singapore Included
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Some individuals hailing from developing countries aspire to pursue their studies, careers, or livelihoods in developed nations due to their superior public services and equality without the exception of gender, ethnicity, religion, or race.
However, many countries across the globe are known for their high living cost. Even nations with breathtaking natural landscapes, such as Switzerland, Norway, and Denmark, find themselves on the list of countries with the highest living costs.
- Apple Looking at Manufacturing in Indonesia, CEO Tim Cook Says
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Apple Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook stated that the company is exploring the possibility of constructing a manufacturing facility in Indonesia, following his meeting with President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo. that the archipelago offers limitless opportunities for investment.
Cook visited Indonesia and held a meeting with Jokowi at the Jakarta Merdeka Palace today, April 17. In his statement, he also called Indonesia a pivotal market for Apple.
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