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Academia

Inside the economics of Southeast Asia’s scam centers

At the core of scam compounds is a system of paid but forced labor.

18 minutes ago
Economy

No immediate downgrade if RI deficit tops 3% amid Iran war: Fitch

The credit rating agency noted that there was a risk the government might substantially relax its fiscal and monetary policies to achieve President Prabowo Subianto's ambitious ​8 percent growth target. ...

28 minutes ago
Companies

Meta plans 10% layoffs as AI spending soars: Source

Meta is locked in a bitter rivalry with other tech behemoths racing to invest heavily in AI, aiming to ensure the technology generates profits in the not-so-distant future. ...

33 minutes ago

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Americas

US invites Putin to G20 summit, but Trump doubts he'll come

Seemed unaware of any invitation, Trump said: 'If he came, it would be probably very helpful'.

1 hour ago
Academia premium

Waiting for Godot: The case for ratification of ILO convention on work in fishing

For decades, Indonesia has led the world in defining the law of the sea and the rights of its workers. Now, as the 2026 ratification deadline for the ILO Convention 188 looms, the nation must decide if it will remain a global trendsetter or leave its millions of fishers waiting for a "Godot" that never arrives.

1 hour ago
Archipelago premium

Batam sends first haj group, haj ministry still lacks human resources

This year's haj season is the first time the pilgrimage is being organized by Haj and Umrah Ministry, after being spun off from Religious Affairs Ministry.

1 hour ago
Archipelago premium

Medan sends first haj flight group of 360 pilgrims

Medan Haj Embarkation is processing 5,922 pilgrims in 17 flight groups from North Sumatra. 

1 hour ago
Archipelago premium

Police thwart smartphone smuggling syndicate from China

The suspects employed schemes such as under-invoicing, under-accounting and undeclared shipments to evade customs obligations.

1 hour ago
Academia premium

The costs of Iran's permanent revolution

The room for maneuver of the ruling elite in Tehran is currently being hemmed in by a confluence of rigidity, fracture, decay and war, the very dynamics that have historically led to the erosion of revolutionary regimes and their incipient end.

2 hours ago
Politics premium

House to take time on Elections Law revision

The legislature should not rush the process to be able to produce a ‘close to perfect’ General Elections Law that will not be challenged for many times at the Constitutional Court, says House of Representatives deputy speaker Sufmi Dasco Ahmad.

2 hours ago
Economy

India, US trade talks remain constructive after visit, New Delhi says

Efforts to frame an interim trade pact, including a proposal to lower US tariffs on Indian goods to about 18 percent, have been clouded by uncertainty following a US Supreme Court ruling although negotiations are continuing.

2 hours ago
People premium

Eka Kurniawan and the art of getting lost in stories

Rooted in memory, curiosity and social realities, Eka Kurniawan’s work moves fluidly between folklore and history, consistently challenging readers by refusing the comfort of safe themes.

3 hours ago
Academia premium

From commitments to delivery: Why systems, not slogans, will define sustainability

The sustainability challenge is no longer about defining goals. It is about building systems capable of delivering them.

3 hours ago
Middle East and Africa

Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire as Trump hopes for historic deal

Trump, at a standstill in negotiations with Iran, spoke in glowing terms of peace prospects for Lebanon, even as Hezbollah fired new rockets following deadly Israeli strikes.

3 hours ago
Politics premium

Lawmakers urge modesty for regional leaders after Samarinda unrest

Lawmakers have urged regional leaders to tighten spending and exercise greater restraint in public office, following protests in East Kalimantan’s capital Samarinda over lavish government expenditures that have drawn criticism amid economic hardship.

4 hours ago
Academia premium

The boundary of dissent: Between treason and expression

When the state begins to mistake verbal dissent for a physical attack, the line between national security and authoritarianism effectively vanishes.

4 hours ago
Opinion premium

Analysis: Can Indonesia transform creativity into growth?

Indonesian popular culture is gaining global traction, with Joko Anwar’s Ghost in the Cell (2026) set to screen in 86 countries and music artists like NIKI, Anggun, Rossa and Voice of Baceprot touring internationally. Yet these successes remain largely driven by individual efforts, leaving the country’s creative industries with a fragmented and under-institutionalized global presence, highlighting the need to position the sector as a strategic industry.

4 hours ago
Academia

Indonesia has power, it’s time to harness it

Indonesia's energy transition challenge is no longer about resources or policy, but execution.

4 hours ago
Jakarta premium

Jakarta declares war on janitor fish as population explodes

The fish, locally known as ‘ikan sapu-sapu’, survive better in polluted waters compared to other fish, making them a dominant species in heavily contaminated rivers across Jakarta.

4 hours ago
Society premium

YouTube to remove underage accounts, stop ads targeting kids

Google’s video sharing platform YouTube became the latest platform identified as having a ‘high risk’ for children to comply with the government’s restrictions on social media use for children under 16.

5 hours ago
Editorial premium

Inflation won’t stop at pump

While government estimates suggest fuel hikes are a minor technicality, the real danger lies in a "squeezed middle class" whose forced spending cuts could trigger a much broader economic slowdown.

5 hours ago
Economy premium

Iran war, domestic strains push rupiah to new historic low

The rupiah was the worst-performing currency in the region, depreciating 0.61 percent by market close, followed by the Philippine peso and the Thai baht, which weakened by 0.6 percent and 0.55 percent, respectively.

15 hours ago
Economy premium

Purbaya floats, then downplays Malacca Strait levy idea

The Foreign Ministry has issued a counterstatement emphasizing Indonesia's adherence to international law in all maritime policies after the finance minister's backtracked suggestion referring to Iran's transit levy in the Strait of Hormuz.

17 hours ago
Society premium

BPOM yet to test free meals over budget limits

The Food and Drug Monitoring Agency (BPOM) admitted that it has yet to test food samples from the government’s free nutritious meal program, despite a growing number of reported food poisoning cases nationwide, citing budget constraints.

17 hours ago
Culture and Entertainment

‘Para Perasuk’ proves that Indonesian stories can travel

With invented rituals, emotional stakes and theatrical performances from Anggun and Maudy Ayunda, Wregas Bhanuteja’s latest film turned a culturally specific story into global resonance.

17 hours ago
Middle East and Africa

Iran says won't reopen Hormuz if US upholds naval blockade

While strikes around the region have mostly ceased since the truce began, there has been no letup in the pressure around the crucial trade route, with the two sides exercising their economic leverage in a bid to force the other to back down.

19 hours ago
Economy premium

From machine tools to military tech: German industry dons fatigues

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has rattled NATO and led Berlin to pour huge amounts into rebuilding its armed forces, sparking a business bonanza for weapons makers and manufacturers of dual-use goods.

20 hours ago
Markets premium

Iran war boosts European logistics profits as shipping chaos persists

While airfreight volumes are expected to grow at a high single‑digit rate in the quarter, sea freight volumes are forecast to rise only at a low single‑digit pace year on year.

20 hours ago
Regulations premium

Govt allocates $290m to build 100 new rice warehouses

The total additional capacity from the new facilities is expected to reach around 900,000 tonnes, although individual warehouse sizes will vary.

20 hours ago
Europe

Climate scrubbed from G7 meeting to appease US, host France says

The office of France's ecology minister Monique Barbut said the two-day meeting would focus on "less contentious issues" in an effort to appease the largest and most powerful G7 member.

21 hours ago

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Fri, April 24, 2026

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