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Economy 2 months ago

Oil prices jump; optimism over China's consumption stimulus boosts Asia shares

The week is a busy one with a series of central bank policy meetings, including by the US Federal Re...

Academia 2 months ago

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Celebrating Ireland-Indonesia bonds on St. Patrick’s Day

A message from the Irish ambassador to Indonesia on bilateral ties and cooperation for global peace ...

Economy 2 months ago

Bessent says there are 'no guarantees' there will not be a US recession

But Bessent, speaking to NBC's "Meet the Press," ruled out the chance of a financial c...

Asia & Pacific 2 months ago

US official sought to end aid for Rohingya refugees

Written on February 16 by Peter Marocco, the acting USAID deputy administrator, the email provides a...

Front Row 2 months ago

MOT, Carstensz Mall launch LOT No. 1/2, showcasing 14 local brands

The Museum of Toys (MOT), in collaboration with Carstensz Mall, has launched LOT No. 1/2, a new plat...

Americas 2 months ago

Trump administration begins mass layoffs at Voice of America

Just a day after all employees were put on leave, staff working on a contractual basis received an e...

Academia 2 months ago

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The crucial question in the age of AI: Are you human?

With the advent of the AI era, governments around the world, including in Indonesia, need to step up...

Academia 2 months ago

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The planned gold royalty hike could discourage investment

Indonesia's gold royalty rate is higher than that of most other jurisdictions and is generally p...

Society 2 months ago

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Indonesia to lift ban on sending workers to Saudi, expecting 600,000 jobs

Indonesia is set to lift a moratorium on sending Indonesian workers to Saudi Arabia, expecting it to...

Economy 2 months ago

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Fears of liquidity strains over state banks' loans to cooperatives

The initiative, which will channel up to Rp 400 trillion (US$24.3 billion) in funding, has&nbsp...

Academia 2 months ago

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The ESG drive is virtually dead in the US. What about in Indonesia?

The US appears to have entirely dropped out of the race toward sustainability while Indonesia still ...

Academia 2 months ago

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Analysis: Cronyism reawakens as Prabowo caves in to top tycoons

President Prabowo Subianto has positioned himself as a populist leader, launching ambitious initiati...

Politics 2 months ago

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PDI-P, Jokowi spat heats up again amid Hasto’s trial

The spat between Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and his former party the Indonesian Democratic Par...

Politics 2 months ago

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Lawmakers hold secret, rushed deliberations of TNI bill

Lawmakers and the government are holding accelerated, closed-door talks on a planned revision to the...

Editorial 2 months ago

Costly cooperatives gamble

President Prabowo Subianto’s goal of establishing between 70,000 and 80,000 new cooperatives u...

Politics 2 months ago

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Civil groups criticize military involvement in drug enforcement

The proposed Indonesian Military (TNI) amendment bill has sparked criticism from civil society group...

Companies 2 months ago

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Fake news ads with alleged cybercrime rampant on Meta platforms

Meta has been approving advertisements posing as news articles of legitimate local and international...

Tech 2 months ago

China's Baidu releases new, free AI model to compete with DeepSeek

Chinese internet search giant Baidu released a new artificial intelligence reasoning model Sunday an...

Society 2 months ago

Govt mulls resuming sending migrant workers to Saudi Arabia

Migrant Worker Protection Minister Abdul Kadir Karding meets with President Prabowo Subianto on Marc...

Americas 2 months ago

Trump freezes US-funded media outlets including Voice of America

Trump, who has already eviscerated the US global aid agency and the Education Department, on Friday ...

Middle East and Africa 2 months ago

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Indonesia to start construction of Women and Children’s Hospital in Gaza next month

More than 30 organizations are ready to support the Rp 402 billion (US$24.6 million) project, said&n...

Middle East and Africa 2 months ago

US strikes in Yemen kill 20 as Trump vows to end Huthi attacks

The Huthis, who have attacked Israel and Red Sea shipping throughout the Gaza war, said children wer...

Companies 2 months ago

Boeing lost trust of Americans, needs strict oversight, US official says

US planemaker Boeing lost its way and also lost the trust of the American people after a January 202...

Sports 2 months ago

Formula One boss to visit Thailand for talks on Bangkok race

The majority of Formula One's 24-race schedule is locked in for several years, but the Dutch Gra...

Asia & Pacific 2 months ago

Tears, disdain as drug war families watch Duterte at ICC

The 79-year-old, who was allowed to appear remotely, stands accused of crimes against humanity for t...

Americas 2 months ago

New PM Carney says Canada will never be part of US

Canada "will never, ever, in any way, shape or form, be part of the United States," he add...

Science & Tech 2 months ago

Crew launch to ISS paves way for 'stranded' astronauts' return

The two former US Navy pilots have been stuck aboard the orbital lab since June after the Boeing Sta...

Asia & Pacific 2 months ago

US official sought to end aid for Rohingya refugees, email says

The US has been the largest provider of aid to the Rohingya refugees, contributing nearly $2.4 ...

Americas 2 months ago

Relief as US Congress averts government shutdown

Facing a midnight deadline to fund the government or allow it to start winding down, Democrats dropp...

Sports 2 months ago

Injury-hit Socceroos ring changes for crunch World Cup qualifiers

Popovic's hand was forced to some degree by injuries with regulars Harry Souttar, Riley McG...

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