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Middle East and Africa 06:25 pm

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OIC legislators rally for Palestine at Jakarta talks

Indonesia kicked off the first day of its hosting of the Parliamentary Union of the Organization of ...

Asia & Pacific 05:39 pm

ERIA holds East Asia Media Caucus for coordination, knowledge sharing

The latest initiative from the international research group focused on the vital role of journalists...

Tech 05:26 pm

Japan's SoftBank posts $7.8b annual net profit

Japanese tech investor SoftBank Group, a major player in the US Stargate artificial intelligence dri...

Regulations 04:30 pm

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Govt considers restricting cassava, tapioca imports

The government is mulling over a plan to restrict cassava and tapioca imports as local farmers bemoa...

Markets 03:12 pm

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US government looking at Indonesia's dairy market, Kadin says

Dairy products, especially milk, could be on the menu of renegotiated trade talks with the US, Kadin...

Markets 12:47 pm

Dollar holds gains, yuan jumps on US-China trade pact

The dollar retreated slightly on Tuesday but held most of its gains on lingering optimism over a tar...

Americas 12:47 pm

First white South Africans arrive in US as Trump claims they face discrimination

The Trump administration welcomed on Monday 59 white South Africans it granted refugee status in the...

Economy 12:10 pm

SMILE transforms the palm oil industry, one farmer at a time

“This new office is more than just a building. It represents years of hard work under the SMIL...

Companies 11:46 am

MR.D.I.Y. Indonesia achieves 160% profit growth in Q1 2025

Leading home improvement retailer PT Daya Intiguna Yasa Tbk (MR.D.I.Y. Indonesia) reported a solid f...

Middle East and Africa 11:33 am

Freed Israeli-American hostage leaves Gaza, Israel says no ceasefire

An Israeli-American hostage was released from 19 months of captivity in Gaza during a brief pause in...

FEATURES 11:30 am

To live forever online

As our lives become increasingly digital, what happens to our online selves after we die? Who gets t...

Art & Culture 11:11 am

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‘Sunting’: A tribute to the women who shaped Indonesia

The exhibition follows the footsteps of women who were instrumental to national development through ...

Academia 10:48 am

Essay competition: ‘Rethinking work: Driving sustainable growth in the digital age’

The winning essay will be published in both the print and online editions of The Jakarta Post and wi...

Asia & Pacific 10:38 am

Australia's Albanese Labor government sworn in for second term

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was sworn in for a second term on Tuesday, alongside his ...

Jakarta 10:29 am

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Jakarta Police crack down on thuggery, street brawls

The Jakarta Police cracked down on thuggery and street brawls, deploying more than 650 officers...

Academia 10:10 am

Southeast Asia must lead in fighting neglected tropical diseases

The fight against neglected tropical diseases is a fight for equity, productivity and long-term secu...

Economy 09:45 am

US, China agree to slash tariffs as Trump says will speak to Xi

The United States and China announced Monday an agreement to drastically reduce tit-for-tat tariffs ...

Archipelago 09:11 am

Thirteen dead after blast during military ammunition disposal

Thirteen people died in a blast during a disposal of expired military ammunition in West Java on Mon...

Academia 09:09 am

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Protecting forests through taxonomy for sustainable finance

Given the limited competence of financial institutions in conducting sustainability assessments, the...

Archipelago 08:56 am

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West Java to provide mental health services in all 'puskesmas' amid high depression rate

According to the 2023 Indonesia Health Survey (SKI) by the Health Ministry, West Java has the highes...

Society 08:31 am

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Govt looks to grassroots communities to bolster fight against TB

The government has scaled up efforts against tuberculosis by empowering local communities and s...

Academia 08:08 am

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Middle powers in the US-China trade war

To take advantage of the situation and maintain their autonomy, middle powers will need to pursue mu...

Archipelago 07:37 am

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Procedural breach suspected in police's shooting of N. Sumatra teenagers

Oloan is currently under investigation for allegedly opening fire on a group of teenagers in the ear...

Politics 07:33 am

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Police release ITB student arrested over ‘indecent’ meme

The National Police’s Criminal Investigation Department (Bareskrim) released on Sunday a stude...

Academia 07:07 am

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Paving the way for promoting a resilient Indonesian tourism brand

Although the national tourism development strategy is included in the 2025–2029 development pl...

Academia 07:00 am

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Analysis: Prabowo tries to appease workers, not that he needs to

President Prabowo Subianto joined a massive Labor Day rally in Jakarta on May 1, making some promise...

Politics 06:45 am

TNI security protection for AGO draws flak

The Indonesian Military’s (TNI) expanded deployment of personnel to provide security protectio...

Editorial 06:06 am

Q1 GDP? Don’t look back!

The pessimistic scenario is that the first quarter was bad but that things will only get harder from...

Regulations 23 hours ago

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Danantara's bond issuance plan prompts calls for transparency

Transparency from the outset to allay foreign investor's concerns is key to the success Danantar...

Asia & Pacific 1 day ago

Albanese to visit Jakarta after being sworn in

Newly reelected Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will visit Jakarta on May 14-15 for the A...

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