TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Monday, May 12, 2025. Here are the highlights: Countries Beyond Indonesia Participating in Bill Gates' TB Vaccine Trial; Jakarta to Host World of Coffee for the First Time in Indonesia; and Trump's Tariffs Puts Indian Films at Risk in US.
The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:
1. Countries Beyond Indonesia Participating in Bill Gates' TB Vaccine Trial
A total of 2,095 Indonesians are involved in the clinical trial of the M72 TB vaccine developed by Bill Gates through the Gates Foundation.
This number is cumulative participation since the first study phase in 2024. Before the vaccine is widely distributed, the clinical trial has reached the third or final stage.
The purpose is to assess the effectiveness and safety of the M72 vaccine in preventing pulmonary TB in adults with latent TB infection without HIV.
According to the Ministry of Health, this vaccine has been developed since the early 2000s and has shown a good safety profile in previous studies. The completion of the clinical trial is targeted to be finished by 2028.
2. Jakarta to Host World of Coffee for the First Time in Indonesia
Jakarta has been chosen to host the World of Coffee (WoC), held at the Jakarta International Convention Center (JICC) on May 15-17, 2025.
The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA), the Coffee Association of Indonesia (SCAI), and Exporum Inc. will collaborate to ensure the success of this event.
This year marks the first time WoC is held in Indonesia and the second time in Asia. Last year, WoC was held in Busan, South Korea.
The selection of Indonesia as the host of this exhibition is related to Indonesia's position as the fourth largest coffee producer in the world, and for the first time, WoC is being held in a country that plays a significant role as a producer.
3. Trump's Tariffs Puts Indian Films at Risk in US
United States President Donald Trump plans to implement a new policy by announcing a proposal to impose 100 percent import tariffs on all foreign-produced films entering the American market.
The reason for this is to save the dying U.S. film industry, but the side effects of this policy could affect countries with strong film industries, such as India.
The Indian film industry, which has penetrated the global market, relies on the United States as one of its largest international markets. This is due to the large Indian diaspora community and established distribution systems in the U.S.
U.S.-China Agree to Slash Tariffs in Bid to End Trade War
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What Makes Bill Gates Choose to Shut Down His Foundation by 2045?
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Countries Beyond Indonesia Participating in Bill Gates' TB Vaccine Trial
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Besides Indonesia, the clinical trial of Bill Gates' TB vaccine is also conducted in South Africa, Kenya, Zambia, and Malawi
Trump's Tariffs Puts Indian Films at Risk in US
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President Donald Trump's idea to impose 100 percent import tariffs on all foreign-produced films entering the American market could dim India's dominance in the U.S. film industry
Indonesia Denies Domestic Certification Reform Is Reaction to Trump's Tariffs
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According to Indonesian Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang, TKDN reform had been initiated long before Trump's tariffs
Jakarta to Host World of Coffee for the First Time in Indonesia
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Jakarta becomes the host of World of Coffee for the first time in Indonesia and the second time in Asia, after last year's event in Busan
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