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Asia & Pacific 5 days ago

Japan's LDP braces for leadership race with coalition vision in spotlight

In the upcoming presidential race of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, triggered by Prime...

Economy 5 days ago

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New economic zones to invite EV firms, halal products industry

The government has announced plans to establish six new special economic zones (SEZs) covering vario...

Europe 5 days ago

France set for disruption as new PM takes office

Macron named Lecornu as prime minister late Tuesday, a day after his predecessor Francois Bayrou los...

Academia 5 days ago

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Europe must use its economic ‘bazooka’ against the US

The trade deal reached with the United States at the end of July, though unbalanced and asymmetric, ...

Asia & Pacific 5 days ago

Nepal army patrols after deadly protests oust PM

Protests had began Monday in the Nepali capital against the government's ban on social media and...

Asia & Pacific 5 days ago

Japan, Philippines agree to enhance defense cooperation with eye on China

Tokyo and Manila boost cooperation on defense equipment and technology in response to China's as...

Markets 5 days ago

Asia stocks gain, bonds fall as traders consider odds of bigger Fed cut

Asian stocks tracked Wall Street higher on Wednesday and bonds fell as traders firmed up bets that U...

Academia 5 days ago

Xi Jinping is in a race against time to secure his legacy

The Chinese military parade was a declaration that Chinese leader Xi Jinping sees himself in a race ...

Middle East and Africa 5 days ago

Trump issues rare rebuke to Netanyahu over Qatar strikes

Trump said he was not notified in advance of the Israeli attack on the Gulf state, a crucial broker ...

Regulations 5 days ago

Sri Mulyani got hour's notice of sacking, sources say

Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati was chairing a meeting with top ministry officials when she r...

Economy 5 days ago

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Surging coconut exports squeeze local processing industry

Indonesia’s coconut exports are surging, raising concerns among industry groups that domestic ...

Academia 5 days ago

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China’s military parade: Power, geopolitics and Indonesia’s strategic stakes

President Prabowo Subianto’s attendance at the parade in Beijing signals awareness that the wo...

Middle East and Africa 5 days ago

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Abrahamic leaders call for Gaza ceasefire, aid access

A forum of leaders from all Abrahamic faiths has called for an end to all violence as well as t...

Academia 5 days ago

Hashtags hurt, hashtags heal too

The arrests of activists, the influence of algorithms and the surge of public frustration revea...

Archipelago 5 days ago

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Another 166 Indonesians repatriated by consulate general in Johor Bahru

The Indonesians were returned under Malaysia's Program M with a target to repatriate 7...

Archipelago 5 days ago

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Lake Toba retains UNESCO Global Geopark status after warning

UNESCO granted Global Geopark status to the Toba Caldera in 2020, following a nine-year effort by th...

Society 5 days ago

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Nadiem’s graft case underscores education corruption woes

The graft allegations against former education minister Nadiem Makarim have cast a harsh light on th...

Politics 5 days ago

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Prabowo warns Gerindra lawmakers against arrogance, flaunting wealth

President Prabowo Subianto has warned his Gerindra Party lawmakers against arrogance, urging them to...

Politics 5 days ago

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Power consolidation in motion behind cabinet shake-up

Prabowo Subianto’s cabinet shake-up, coming after weeklong protests viewed as the toughest tes...

Academia 5 days ago

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Analysis: Mass protests fuel Prabowo’s conspiratorial narrative

As nationwide protests have subsided, a new power struggle has emerged among Indonesia's politic...

Politics 5 days ago

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Police Chief Listyo retains post despite scandals, calls for resignation

Despite mounting scandals and calls for his resignation, National Police Chief Gen. Listyo Sigit Pra...

Economy 5 days ago

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New finance minister signals budget continuity

Entering office just weeks before the 2026 state budget is to be passed into law, newly appointed Fi...

Editorial 5 days ago

Farewell Bu Ani

After seeing online videos showing the interior of her home being vandalized with her hand-drawn pai...

Sports 5 days ago

A landmark leap for Asian golf with pioneering routes into the Masters, The Open

For Asia’s aspiring champions, the road to the majors has always been a steep climb, especiall...

Regulations 5 days ago

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Import policy shift, quota cap squeeze fuel supplies at BP, Shell

Despite the government’s push to source more supply from state-owned Pertamina as a short-term...

Archipelago 5 days ago

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Four dead, dozens injured in Bogor mosque collapse

Ciomas Police Chief Comr. Iwan Wahyudi said the mosque was relatively new but appeared unable to wit...

Politics 5 days ago

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Defense Minister Sjafrie appointed acting coordinating security minister

In a letter signed on Sept. 8, President Prabowo Subianto ordered the appointment of Defense Ministe...

Companies 5 days ago

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Seven workers trapped after landslide at Freeport’s Grasberg mine

PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) is striving to evacuate seven workers trapped underground after a lands...

Asia & Pacific 5 days ago

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Indonesia should have led SE Asia submarine diplomacy

Indonesia was the pioneer in submarine operations in Southeast Asia by acquiring two submarines in 1...

Economy 5 days ago

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The effectiveness of special economic zones in driving economic growth

Last year, only seven of the 22 SEZs exceeded their investment targets, including Nongsa in Batam, K...

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