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Markets 2 weeks ago

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Businesses on edge about political stability as protests turn chaotic

Widespread destructive protests may be a telltale sign of political instability in Indonesia, foreig...

Jakarta 2 weeks ago

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Angry mobs ransack, loot officials' homes as unrest escalates

Protests over lawmakers' exorbitant housing allowance have escalated into angry crowds breaking ...

Economy 2 weeks ago

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Success of 'Indonesia inc' hinges on unity, IBC's Arsjad says

The IBC's supervisory board chairman has underlined that unity between government, businesses an...

Americas 2 weeks ago

New $250 visa fee risks deepening US travel slump

The new visa fee, set to go into effect on Oct. 1, adds an additional hurdle for travelers from...

Politics 2 weeks ago

Five things to know about Indonesia's deadly unrest

Indonesia has been simmering with discontent in recent weeks over economic issues such as financial ...

Americas 2 weeks ago

Trump moves forward on plans for a Department of War

Restoring the Department of War name for the government's largest department would likely requir...

Archipelago 2 weeks ago

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Elderly woman reported to police for alleged unauthorized premier league broadcast

“At the time, I was holding an Idul Fitri family gathering at the café. I didn’t ...

Politics 2 weeks ago

Prabowo cancels China trip as protests continue

Prabowo had been due to attend a "Victory Day" parade in China on September 3 to mark the ...

Politics 2 weeks ago

TikTok says live feature temporarily suspended in Indonesia over protests

"Due to escalating violence during protests in Indonesia, we have voluntarily introduced additi...

Economy 2 weeks ago

Most Trump tariffs are not legal, US appeals court rules

A divided US appeals court ruled on Friday that most of Donald Trump's tariffs are illegal, unde...

Middle East and Africa 2 weeks ago

Evacuation of Gaza City would be unsafe and unfeasible: Red Cross chief

An evacuation would provoke a massive population displacement that no other area in the Gaza Strip i...

Asia & Pacific 2 weeks ago

Power vacuum will 'not affect' border security: Thai Defense Ministry

Thailand was thrown into political turmoil on Friday when the court sacked prime minister Paetongtar...

Archipelago 2 weeks ago

Protesters set fire to regional council buildings in several provinces

National Police Chief Gen. Listyo Sigit Prabowo said on Saturday the president ordered authorities t...

Economy 2 weeks ago

Trump demand for Japan to buy more US rice snagged trade talks, Nikkei says

A Trump administration request that Japan buy more US rice caused this week's snag in bilateral ...

Society 2 weeks ago

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Economic growth target in climate pledge draft slammed

Indonesia will consider three scenarios of gross domestic product growth in deciding on the amo...

Archipelago 2 weeks ago

Protest blaze kills 3 in Makassar

Protests in Makassar descended into chaos outside the provincial and city representatives council (D...

Entertainment 2 weeks ago

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Indonesian filmmakers highlight ‘authentic’ storytelling as key to success

Young Indonesian filmmakers in New York talk about navigating the film industry and the importance o...

Entertainment 2 weeks ago

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Independent screening event celebrates Indonesia in New York

In the spirit of independence, two diaspora film aficionados brought Indonesia’s movie experie...

Art & Culture 2 weeks ago

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Popomangun, Low Moromi explore life's rhythm in geometry, cloud

Curator Gie Sanjaya said the title "Organic Rhythm" was chosen to reflect the artists&rsqu...

Politics 2 weeks ago

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Doubts linger over new coastal body’s ability to deliver on seawall project

The President has set up a new body to manage the mega seawall project on Java's northern coast,...

Politics 2 weeks ago

Widespread unrest in Indonesia after driver killed by police vehicle

The week's protests were the most violent since President Prabowo Subianto took office in Octobe...

Economy 2 weeks ago

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Local tourism surges on viral 'aura farming' Pacu Jalur video

A viral “aura farming” TikTok clip showcasing a Kuantan Singingi festival has provided a...

Archipelago 2 weeks ago

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Over 450 students in Bengkulu fall ill after eating free school meals

Since its launch in January, the free school meals program has been marred by mass food poisoning ca...

Asia & Pacific 2 weeks ago

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Indonesia, Australia boost maritime security cooperation

Indonesia and Australia’s joint efforts at sea would target “a full range of maritime th...

Academia 2 weeks ago

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Analysis: Whoosh debt grows, Danantara steps in

Danantara is preparing to restructure the ballooning debt of the Jakarta–Bandung high-speed ra...

Politics 2 weeks ago

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Prabowo calls for calm as public outrage grows

President Prabowo Subianto has urged calm as public anger mounts following the death of an online ri...

Editorial 2 weeks ago

Prabowo’s long vision on education

A major problem with Prabowo’s education road map is that the schools included in his priority...

Politics 2 weeks ago

President Prabowo calls for calm after protests

In a recorded video shared with the press, Prabowo also asked people to remain calm after the protes...

Americas 2 weeks ago

Trump withdraws Kamala Harris's Secret Service protection

The Secret Service customarily protects ex-VPs for six months after they leave office, a period that...

Politics 2 weeks ago

Killing of Go-Jek driver sparks unrest in first major test for Prabowo presidency

The civilian, a motorcycle ride-sharing driver, was hit at the site of violent clashes on Thursday n...

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