Page 20 of Culture - Index - The Jakarta Post

Tech 3 weeks ago

Stronger security needed to strengthen Indonesia’s digital economy

Massive transformation and digitalization of banking services requires the strengthening of informat...

Economy 3 weeks ago

China coal power surges even as renewables hit record high

Coal accounts for around half of China's power generation, down from three-quarters in 2016.

Entertainment 3 weeks ago

'Aura farming' viral trend draws tourists to Riau boat race

The annual Pacu Jalur race in Riau culminates on Sunday, with officials estimating as many as 100,00...

Sports 3 weeks ago

Indonesia's Janice Tjen downs 24th seed Kudermetova in early upset

Janice -- who is the first Indonesian to play in the singles main draw of a tennis Grand Slam since ...

Regulations 3 weeks ago

World's central bankers fear being caught in Fed's storm

Global central bankers gathered at a US mountain resort over the weekend are starting to fear that t...

Entertainment 3 weeks ago

With proven resonance, 'Jumbo' looks to phenomenal future

Boosted by the success of Konser JUMBO, the beloved characters from the celebrated homegrown animate...

Asia & Pacific 3 weeks ago

Indonesia, US and allies launch joint military drills

The annual "Super Garuda Shield" drills will take place in the capital Jakarta and several...

Academia 3 weeks ago

AI will replace most humans, but then what?

As robotics and artificial intelligence technology races ahead, it appears that human workers will b...

Asia & Pacific 3 weeks ago

Experts urge Japan to bolster Africa partnership amid China, US moves

Japan's role as a stable partner for Africa, a key region for its economic security, has grown i...

Academia 3 weeks ago

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Indonesia-Peru CEPA: Charting a new path across the Pacific

For Indonesia, Peru offers an important gateway to the Latin American market, particularly for tropi...

Academia 3 weeks ago

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The Indonesian diaspora and the question of nationalism

Whether among the diaspora or at home, nationalism is essentially a sense of belonging and ownership...

Economy 3 weeks ago

Indonesia urges EU to remove countervailing duty on biodiesel after WTO ruling

The Trade Ministry on Monday urged the European Union to immediately remove countervailing duties on...

Society 3 weeks ago

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Indonesia’s plastic waste policy slammed after failed treaty talks

Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq claimed the government would push for tangible efforts to ...

Politics 3 weeks ago

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Govt considers prisoner transfer, exchange bill to end legal ambiguity

Coordinating Law, Human Rights, Immigration and Correctional Services Minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra ...

Academia 3 weeks ago

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Lies, damned lies and Trump's statistics

Data is foundational to good governance, but when the reliability of official figures comes under do...

Society 3 weeks ago

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Democracy ‘under threat’ as generative AI distorts information

The rapid development of generative artificial intelligence has raised an alarm among experts i...

Politics 3 weeks ago

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House, govt agree to establish haj ministry

The House of Representatives and the government have agreed to elevate the Haj Organizing Agency (BP...

Politics 3 weeks ago

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Deputy manpower minister’s arrest opens door for cabinet reshuffle

The arrest of former deputy manpower minister Immanuel Ebenezer Gerungan in a corruption case could ...

Academia 3 weeks ago

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'Serakahnomics' in action and corruption arrest politics

Noel's removal suggests a dual message: a warning to Prabowo’s own political circle, and a...

Academia 3 weeks ago

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Analysis: Pati revolt a real test of Prabowo’s austerity measures

Ten months into his term, President Prabowo Subianto’s trademark austerity measures, designed ...

Archipelago 3 weeks ago

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Dead worker's family asks for govt's help with repatriation from Cambodia

The family of a 19-year-old woman who died while seeking work abroad in Cambodia is seeking official...

Archipelago 3 weeks ago

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Rempang islanders side-eye govt's Galang hospital plan for injured Gazans

A village elder on Rempang Island says the local community is suspicious that the government's p...

Editorial 3 weeks ago

No more plastic promises

It is upsetting that the government has once again prioritized short-term economic achievements from...

Regulations 3 weeks ago

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Prabowo banks on Danantara to balance budget

President Prabowo Subianto has suggested that Daya Anagata Nusantara (Danantara) will play a big rol...

Archipelago 3 weeks ago

Child's viral fame draws tourists to boat race in Riau

Armed with colorful oars, rowers pack into long boats in western Indonesia, paddling furiously in fr...

Middle East and Africa 3 weeks ago

Israel pounds Gaza City suburbs, vows to press on with offensive

Israeli planes and tanks pounded the eastern and northern outskirts of Gaza City overnight Saturday ...

Economy 3 weeks ago

India's Modi dangles tax cuts as US tariffs loom

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's push to slash consumption taxes on everyday goods could de...

Europe 3 weeks ago

Russia claims more Ukraine land as hopes for summit fade

Russia on Saturday said its forces had taken two villages in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region, i...

Europe 3 weeks ago

Criminals face pub and soccer match bans under new UK plans

Convicted criminals could face being banned from going to the pub, music concerts and sports events ...

Americas 3 weeks ago

Trump crime crackdown deploys troops in Washington's safest sites

Hundreds of National Guard soldiers in military fatigues and combat boots mingled with tourists, pos...

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