April 23, 2025 | 06:16 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Here are the highlights: Bank Indonesia Responds to US Concerns over QRIS; Top 10 Richest Men in the World According to Forbes, April 2025; and Unexpected Reunion: JD Vance Among Pope Francis' Final Visitors.
The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:
1. Bank Indonesia Responds to US Concerns over QRIS
Bank Indonesia (BI) has responded to the United States' complaints regarding the Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard (QRIS) payment system, which is considered a barrier to trade between the U.S. and Indonesia.
According to Destry Damayanti, Deputy Governor Senior of BI, Indonesia's collaboration with other countries on QRIS or other fast payment methods depends on the country's willingness, including the U.S.
"So we do not discriminate. If the U.S. is ready, we are ready, why not?" Destry said to reporters during a Financial Education event for Indonesian Migrant Workers at the Dhanapala Building, Jakarta, on Monday, 21 April 2025.
2. Top 10 Richest Men in the World According to Forbes, April 2025
The richest men in the world are living proof that hard work and determination are the cornerstones of success. They demonstrate that perseverance can be powerful through long hours and tireless work, combined with the right resources.
Despite the volatility of global markets, these business moguls remain steadfast, using creative innovation, meticulous financial strategies, and an unwavering vision for the future to maintain their monumental investments.
3. Unexpected Reunion: JD Vance Among Pope Francis' Final Visitors
A few hours before his passing, Pope Francis received an unexpected visitor from the United States, who identified himself as a devout Catholic. This visitor was JD Vance, the vice president of the United States.
Vance's visit to the Vatican was quite unexpected, considering Pope Francis is a staunch critic of President Donald Trump, especially regarding his immigration policies.
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