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Citi Indonesia slows lending in ‘cautious’ approach

The bank’s loan issuance dropped 1.7 percent year-on-year (yoy) to Rp 26.9 trillion (US$1.55 b...

Archipelago 2 weeks ago

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Batam police seize almost 2,000 narcotics-laced e-cigarettes in two-month drug bust

Head of Batam Police narcotics directorate Comr. Arsyad Riyandi said authorities are encountering a ...

Archipelago 2 weeks ago

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Surabaya Zoo to receive red pandas, giraffes and tortoises from Japan

Surabaya Zoo in East Java is set to receive four animal species from Japan’s largest reptile p...

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Prosecutor demands death penalty for Medan teen drug dealer

The teen defendant had a large amount of drugs in his possession to justify the demand for the&...

Asia & Pacific 2 weeks ago

Japan, Vietnam seek deeper energy, minerals ties amid geopolitical risks

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged on Saturday to deepen ties with Vietnam, highlighting...

Middle East and Africa 2 weeks ago

Iran offers strait deal, Trump says he's not satisfied

Trump's Republican Party faces the risk of a voter backlash over higher prices when the country ...

Europe 2 weeks ago

NATO, top Republicans question US troop withdrawal from Germany

The Pentagon's announcement of the troop withdrawal follows a spat between US President Donald T...

Companies 2 weeks ago

Spirit Airlines shuts down, industry's first Iran war casualty

Bankrupt discount carrier Spirit Airlines ceased operations on Saturday, the industry's first ca...

Entertainment 2 weeks ago

AI actors and writers not eligible for Oscars: Academy

The use of artificial intelligence remains one of the most sensitive issues in the entertainment ind...

Americas 2 weeks ago

Pope names former undocumented migrant as US bishop of West Virginia

Trump and the pontiff have been at odds over US immigration enforcement and the US-Israeli war again...

Sports 2 weeks ago

Dutch soccer braces for ruling in player eligibility dispute

At the heart of the dispute is the status of Dutch-born players who have switched allegiance to coun...

Jakarta 2 weeks ago

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Between safety and fear: Women commuters navigate travel after deadly crash

In the aftermath of the tragedy, many women commuters now face a painful dilemma, as the space inten...

Europe 2 weeks ago

Gridlock as pandemic treaty talks fail to finish

Wealthy countries and developing nations are at loggerheads over how the pandemic treaty, which was ...

Middle East and Africa 2 weeks ago

Gaza activists disperse after flotilla halted by Israel off Crete

More than 50 vessels had set sail from ports in France, Spain and Italy with the aim of breaking the...

Society 2 weeks ago

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Roblox limits chat feature for under-16 users in Indonesia

Following a mandatory facial age estimation provided by the platform, Roblox will transition 23 mill...

Warm Takes 2 weeks ago

The age of overlapping careers: Yes, side jobs are now necessary to survive

One full-time job, two freelance gigs and the gnawing feeling that it still might not be enough. Thi...

Asia & Pacific 2 weeks ago

Japan PM to meet top Vietnam leaders in Hanoi

The trip is Takaichi's first to Vietnam since becoming prime minister in October.

Middle East and Africa 2 weeks ago

Trump says he's dissatisfied with Iranian proposal as rift with allies deepens

Though the US and Iran have suspended hostilities since an April 8 ceasefire, the two countries rema...

Archipelago 2 weeks ago

Central Java train crash kills four: Police

The driver of the car involved in the collision in Grobogan did not see the oncoming train on a leve...

Food 2 weeks ago

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Brewing inclusion, one cup at a time

Kopi Kamu in South Jakarta creates jobs for people with Down syndrome, showing how inclusive workpla...

Politics 2 weeks ago

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Civil groups slam govt’s plan to vet human rights defenders

People deemed fulfilling criteria to be called human rights activists according to assessment by a g...

Asia & Pacific 2 weeks ago

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Panel warns of narrowing dissent in Indonesia

Experts say curbs on criticism risk undermining democratic legitimacy as political consolidation lim...

Academia 2 weeks ago

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Analysis: Why the news spotlight on ex-VP Jusuf Kalla?

Jusuf Kalla has been among the top trending news in recent weeks, reflecting the enduring relevance ...

Politics 2 weeks ago

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Prabowo woos labors with populist policies, cabinet pick

Attending the Labor Day event in Jakarta, President Prabowo Subianto announced several measures to p...

Regulations 2 weeks ago

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Tourism worsens Bali waste crisis

Longer-term solutions, such as Bali’s planned waste-to-energy (WtE) facility, are not expected...

Editorial 2 weeks ago

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Fatal crossings, failing signals

Safety should be a structural guarantee, not a matter of luck. The Bekasi train collision must final...

Asia & Pacific 2 weeks ago

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EU, ASEAN reaffirm commitment to multilateralism amid geopolitical tensions

Kallas said ASEAN and the EU should strive for a partnership with strategic vision and concrete acti...

Archipelago 2 weeks ago

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Saudi airline delays haj departure over aircraft fault

The airline covered accommodation, transportation and other expense costs for the pilgrims at&n...

Middle East and Africa 2 weeks ago

Israel seizes Gaza aid flotilla in international waters

The ships make up part of a second Global Summud flotilla to try in recent months to break an I...

Regulations 2 weeks ago

Prabowo orders ride-hailing companies' maximum commission set at 8 percent

Prabowo said he signed a presidential regulation which was the basis for the new maximum commission ...

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