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Academia 3 days ago

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Manias, panics and artificial intelligence

As technology companies push ahead to map the course of AI, sitting on the sidelines may seem safe f...

Archipelago 3 days ago

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Use of elephants in post-flood cleanup in Aceh draws criticism

“Elephants are a protected species. Involving them in heavy post-disaster work puts their safe...

Academia 3 days ago

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Responsible AI: A new pathway for managing disaster risks

The use of AI technologies in times of disaster is promising but it carries real risks, especially i...

Interview 3 days ago

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Coordinated response key to govt’s disaster handling

Technically, Indonesia doesn’t need to ask for international aid, but it should not rejec...

Politics 3 days ago

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Golkar’s proposal for permanent coalition backfires

A proposal to make the coalition supporting President Prabowo Subianto’s administration perman...

Academia 3 days ago

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Analysis: Final warning to customs office: Reform or be replaced

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has issued a stark ultimatum to the Customs and Excise Directo...

Jakarta 3 days ago

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Free meals under renewed scrutiny after van injures 21 at Jakarta school

The Jakarta Legal Aid Institute said the crash was not merely an accident, nor an event that ca...

Archipelago 3 days ago

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Medan Immigration nabs four Sri Lankans in alleged human trafficking syndicate

The suspects promised victims a job in France at a cost of US$5,000.

Companies 3 days ago

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Danantara signs pact for joint investments in Jordan

Danantara has previously inked partnerships with the sovereign wealth funds of Qatar, China and Russ...

Archipelago 3 days ago

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Central Java, Yogyakarta give assistance to students affected by Sumatra disasters

Yogyakarta provided Rp 1 billion each to the three affected provinces in the northern part of S...

Archipelago 3 days ago

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Batam Customs Office uncovers new way to smuggle used clothing

For a fee, packages containing used clothing can be taken by passengers as carry on luggage or regis...

Editorial 3 days ago

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Sumatra’s prolonged plight

The government's response to the Sumatra flooding and landslides is turning into a case study of...

Society 3 days ago

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Rising forest loss puts Kalimantan at higher disaster risk

Around 90 percent of 13,000 hectares of natural forests cleared by activities from the pulpwood indu...

Regulations 4 days ago

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Lots of clicks, few arrivals as ‘New Bali’ dream hits snag

A report published by the Tourism Ministry noted a low search-to-traffic ratio, which gauges po...

Jakarta 4 days ago

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Leaking Jakarta seawall raises concern over rising sea level, maintenance

Several parts of a concrete seawall in Muara Baru, North Jakarta that are leaking, which has led to&...

Archipelago 4 days ago

Security in Intan Jaya has improved, TNI says

TNI’s role in Papua is not limited to security but also covers social communication, support f...

Companies 4 days ago

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Freeport vows no layoffs at Gresik smelter amid supply shock

The gold and copper mining giant says it is retaining all permanent employees at its Gresik smelter,...

Asia & Pacific 4 days ago

Warmer seas, heavier rains drove Asia floods: scientists

Two tropical storms dumped massive amounts of rain on the countries last month, prompting landslides...

Economy 4 days ago

Mexico's Senate passes tariff hikes on Indonesian, Chinese imports

The proposal, passed earlier by the lower house, will raise or impose new duties of up to 50 percent...

Jakarta 4 days ago

21 injured as car plows into students, teacher at North Jakarta elementary school

A vehicle reportedly belonging to the government’s free nutritious meals program lost con...

Academia 4 days ago

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Analysis: Indonesia's fiscal strains deepen as deficit rises, revenue underperforms

Indonesia's budget deficit widened Rp 479.7 trillion (US$29.98 billion) or 2.02 percent of GDP i...

Asia & Pacific 4 days ago

US bombers join Japanese jets in show of force after China-Russia drills, Tokyo says

US nuclear-capable bombers flew over the Sea of Japan alongside Japanese fighter jets on Wednesday, ...

Companies 4 days ago

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Hashim’s Arsari Group steps into crypto arena via COIN

The group, owned by President Prabowo’s brother, has recently expanded into technology and dig...

Americas 4 days ago

Venezuelan opposition leader emerges from hiding after winning Nobel

It was unclear how Machado managed to travel to Norway, or how she will return after Venezuela said ...

Middle East and Africa 4 days ago

US to host meeting of G20 officials without South Africa's participation

South Africa, this year's host country, was not invited to join the meeting of the G20 deputy sh...

Academia 4 days ago

Sham elections, shifting power inside Myanmar

The elections are a clear attempt by the regime to gain legitimacy and sideline the government in ex...

Americas 4 days ago

US plans to order foreign tourists to disclose social media histories

The administration of US President Donald Trump plans to order visa-exempt foreign tourists to discl...

Asia & Pacific 4 days ago

Thailand, Cambodia keep fighting across border ahead of Trump calls

Fighting between Thailand and Cambodia entered its fourth day on Thursday as both sides waited for a...

Academia 4 days ago

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Indonesia’s OECD bid: A historic step for both sides

In becoming a full OECD member, Indonesia will join other countries at the table that are helping to...

Markets 4 days ago

Asian traders cheer US rate cut but gains tempered by outlook

While the move had been priced in for several weeks, investors were cheered by the fact that bank bo...

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