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Markets 5 days ago

Tourism, hospitality players to convene to explore sector's potential

The inaugural event, to be held on May 12 at The Langham, Jakarta, is arranged to reflect Indonesia&...

Academia 5 days ago

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Trump’s war of choice on Iran: Inquiring into foreign policy making

Why did Washington decide to pursue the path of war rather than continuing with diplomacy?

Europe 5 days ago

Europe dangerously unprepared for worsening wildfires, report says

Europe is dangerously unprepared to tackle a growing wildfire crisis, and must overhaul its fleets o...

Markets 5 days ago

Crude tumbles, stocks rally on hopes for Iran war de-escalation

Stock markets in Tokyo and Seoul spiked by more than three percent at one point, while those in Hong...

Academia 5 days ago

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The future of democracy: Why Gen-Z protests demand a new blueprint

As Gen Z movements shake the foundations of traditional politics from Indonesia, Nepal to Europe, th...

Middle East and Africa 5 days ago

Trump sends peace plan as Iran opens to 'non-hostile' oil vessels

US President Donald Trump sent a peace plan to Iran as he voiced optimism Tuesday at ending nearly a...

Academia 5 days ago

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Is honesty the best policy for the international order?

While some Western leaders’ recent acknowledgement that the old order is outdated might seem r...

Academia 5 days ago

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Data flows out, value flows away: Indonesia’s digital trade paradox

Behind the rhetoric of digital cooperation, Indonesia’s new trade framework risks turning the ...

Politics 5 days ago

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Planned salary cuts for public officials welcomed

President Prabowo Subianto first raised the proposal as part of a wider austerity measure to mitigat...

Politics 5 days ago

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Yaqut returns to KPK detention

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has returned high-profile graft suspect Yaqut Cholil Quo...

Economy 5 days ago

Philippines declares ‘national energy emergency’

The Philippines is also keeping the option of increasing its coal imports from top supplier Ind...

Academia 5 days ago

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The arithmetic of ceasefire: What would it take to exit the abyss?

Indonesia is not a party to this conflict, but it cannot afford to be a bystander.

Academia 5 days ago

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Analysis: Capital market reform amid persistent structural challenges

The interim freeze by MSCI on Indonesia’s February market status review has shaken the country...

Archipelago 5 days ago

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Swiss national arrested for Nyepi hate speech

Swiss national Luzian Andrin Zgraggen was arrested on Friday after he posted a story on his Instagra...

Archipelago 5 days ago

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Police thwart shipments of drugs in Riau, Central Java

Police have foiled the shipment of more than 20 kilograms of drugs and arrested five people in two s...

Middle East and Africa 5 days ago

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Prabowo affirms support for Palestinian cause

Indonesia is ‘moving forward in a careful manner’ with its membership at the Board of Pe...

Editorial 5 days ago

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KPK's 'special treatment'

The KPK's holiday move to transfer a high-profile graft suspect to temporary house arrest could ...

Regulations 6 days ago

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Danantara’s first year sparks doubts over investment focus, economic role

Analysts noted that some of Danantara’s investments over the past 12 months have potential, bu...

Economy 6 days ago

Indigenous knowledge helps save lives in flood-hit Malalo, Sumatra

Evidence shows that Indigenous, community-based mitigation systems are effective in saving lives dur...

Middle East and Africa 6 days ago

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Prabowo, Palestine’s Abbas talk bilateral, regional issues in Idul Fitri call

During the call, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas appreciated Indonesia’s steadfast support...

Archipelago 6 days ago

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Disasters disrupt ‘mudik’ as authorities issue weather alerts

As the Idul Fitri extended holiday draws to a close, Indonesia has been hit by a series of disasters...

Companies 6 days ago

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Merdeka Gold files for Hong Kong IPO to broaden investor base

The firm said the move aims to access offshore capital while ramping up production at its flags...

Economy 6 days ago

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Public transport passenger numbers climb as ‘mudik’ travel peaks

Rail transport carried the largest share of passengers at 3.3 million, rising 13.46 percent year-on-...

Economy 6 days ago

Ramadan 2026: More selective, not slower

Spending during Ramadan this year marked an overall shift in composition as consumers moved awa...

Archipelago 6 days ago

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Forest fires sweep Batam, threatening electrical supply, flights

The BMKG has urged regions across Indonesia to remain vigilant against forest fires amid forecasts o...

Academia 6 days ago

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Ramadan values provide basis for just welfare distribution

Beyond a spiritual ritual, Ramadhan offers a powerful economic blueprint for bridging Indonesia&rsqu...

Americas 6 days ago

US deploys immigration agents to airports amid shutdown chaos

The US immigration agency at the center of a firestorm over heavy-handed enforcement tactics began d...

Academia 6 days ago

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Economy, not infantry: Indonesia’s real shield against the Mideast crisis

As global oil prices soar and the rupiah weakens, the government is responding with a display of mil...

Europe 6 days ago

Planet trapped record heat in 2025, says UN

The amount of heat trapped by the Earth reached record levels in 2025, with the consequences of such...

Asia & Pacific 6 days ago

N. Korea's Kim vows 'irreversible' nuclear status, warns Seoul of 'merciless' response

Kim's remarks targeting Seoul come despite repeated overtures by South Korean President Lee Jae ...

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