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When Indonesian citizenship is hard to prove

The risks of statelessness in Indonesia are best understood not as a single condition affecting one clearly defined group, but as a pattern produced through ordinary administrative processes.

15 hours ago

Entrepreneurial formation does not start in university

Indonesia is funding an illusion by giving startup loans to university graduates when the real engine of entrepreneurship is engineered in early childhood.

15 hours ago

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Synchronizing beats: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (right) and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung pose on Jan. 12, 2026, for photographs before performing on drums after their meeting in Nara, Japan. The two were leaders aiming to strengthen ties among their countries amid pressure from Washington and Beijing.

Andong's alliance: When Tokyo and Seoul defy Beijing

As Washington wavers, a historic and pragmatic rapprochement between South Korea and Japan is quietly redefining the balance of power across the Indo-Pacific.

16 hours ago

A military officer blocks a projector to shut down a public screening of the documentary Pesta Babi at Khairun University in Ternate, North Maluku, on May 12, 2026. Authorities halted the event under the pretext that it lacked an official permit.

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Analysis: 'Pesta Babi' and Prabowo’s uneasy relationship with criticism

The documentary film Pesta Babi (Pig Feast) is compelling not only for what it portrays, but also for the reaction it has provoked. It lays bare Indonesia’s contemporary agrarian conflicts while, once again, exposing the state’s enduring discomfort with criticism.

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Fruitful transaction: A vendor (right) serves a customer on May 21, 2026 at his stall in the Oro-Oro Dowo traditional market in Malang, East Java.

Companies winning ASEAN know something others don’t

To win in ASEAN's complex, relationship-driven markets, global playbooks must be replaced with local cultural fluency and the ground-up humility required to turn brand awareness into emotional belonging.

16 hours ago

Silent devotion: Muslims perform the evening prayer on May 24 around the Kaaba, Islam’s holiest site, at the Grand Mosque complex in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, ahead of the annual haj. Over 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived from outside the kingdom for the upcoming haj, according to a Saudi official, exceeding the number of international visitors last year despite the war in the Middle East.

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Haj in a new era

Indonesia's historic haj services overhaul brings shorter wait times and better safety in the desert, even as old logistical headaches and corruption shadows persist.

17 hours ago

Labor activists take a break on May 1, 2026, during an International Workers’ Day protest outside the Senayan Legislative Complex in Central Jakarta.

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Landmark court win for workers’ right to strike

In nations as far apart as Australia, Canada, Indonesia and the UK, the ICJ's historic decision could make it easier for unions to go on strike in future.

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Commander of the Royal Netherlands Navy Vice Adm. Harold Liebergs.

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International cooperation key in facing emerging naval threats: Dutch Navy commander

Deputy Creative Economy Minister Irene Umar gestures during an interview with The Jakarta Post at the ministry office in Autograph Tower, Thamrin Nine, Central Jakarta, on May 7, 2026.

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Creative economy needs stronger inter-ministerial ties: Deputy minister

Trade Minister, Budi Santoso gestures while speaking during a special interview with The Jakarta Post on April 22 at the Ministry Of Trade office in Jakarta.

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RI seeks new suppliers, export markets as tensions mount: Trade minister

Chinese Ambassador to Indonesia Wang Lutong

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‘China, Indonesia must continue upholding international fairness and justice’

German Ambassador to Indonesia, Timor-Leste and ASEAN Ralf Beste speaks on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, during the submission of his credentials as Ambassador to ASEAN to Secretary-General Dr. Kao Him Hourn.

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In turbulent times, shared interest can bridge value gaps: German envoy

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung gestures while speaking about his first year in office and developing the megalopolis on Jan. 20, 2026, during an interview with 'The Jakarta Post' at City Hall in Gambir, Central Jakarta.

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Jakartans must embrace global city status: Governor Pramono

Yahya Cholil Staquf, chairman of Indonesia's largest Muslim organization Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), speaks during an interview on Jan. 29, 2026 with The Jakarta Post in Central Jakarta.

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NU must transform to navigate uncertain world order: Chairman Yahya

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Insight: The strategic role of PT SMI in fiscal policy and economic expansion

Indonesia’s future economic growth will not be determined solely by the size of government spending, but also by how effectively development financing is managed.

4 months ago

Insight: Rethinking work: Driving sustainable growth in the digital age

The digital age has redefined how we live, communicate and work, but perhaps nowhere is this shift more critical than in the field of medicine and public health. As healthcare systems integrate digital technologies, the traditional roles of medical professionals are being reshaped.

10 months ago

Insight: Innovations in managing and developing human capital

Over the past few years, the role of human resources (HR) has expanded far beyond administrative tasks. HR professionals today are expected to drive innovation, enhance the employee experience and align people strategies with business goals. With the help of technology, these responsibilities have become more manageable, and in many ways, more impactful.

11 months ago

Insight: AI and Efficiency: Sacrifices The Next Generation

Introduction: From One Disruption to Another

11 months ago

Insight: Securing a healthier future: The importance of Indonesia's plasma fractionation facility

The global health crisis brought on by COVID-19 tested healthcare systems worldwide, and Indonesia was no exception. As one of the world’s most populous nations, the nation faced immense challenges yet demonstrated resilience and adaptability in navigating the pandemic.

1 year ago