The OJK expressed optimism on Friday that "strong banking capital resilience" would help serve as a buffer against the impacts of a weakening rupiah, after unveiling the industry's loan growth figures in April.

The Young Garuda is gearing up to face the Golden Star Warriors on Sunday for the last match of their group, which looks set to be a challenge for the Indonesian squad, which ranks 2nd in Group A with six goals compared to Vietnam in the top standing with eight.

Bank Indonesia (BI) and the Finance Ministry on Saturday agreed to increase yields on Indonesian assets to attract portfolio inflows and support the rupiah, after the currency hit record ​lows in the past few weeks.

Indonesia’s military justice system still reflects a broader pattern of impunity for handing down mild sentences, especially in cases of violence committed by personnel against civilians, according to rights group the Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras).

Global airline chiefs open their annual summit in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday facing a sharper test of the industry's post-pandemic recovery, as the Iran war drives up fuel costs and disrupts airspace while carriers try to cushion the blow with higher fares and tighter capacity.

Publishers are steering clear of the final months of 2026, traditionally a peak sales period, to avoid competing with what is expected to be the year's dominant product, and potentially the biggest entertainment launch of all time.

The pope is likely to decry the wars raging around the world and urge dialogue to overcome growing political and social polarization while in Spain.

Staff members without visas would travel to Mexico with the team while efforts to obtain visas continue.

Seven villagers became trapped in the cave in central Xaysomboun province on May 20 when flash floods blocked their exit as they hunted bats for food and searched for gold in old mining areas.

The restriction against hard-sided and resuable bottles was based on safety and security considerations, with bottles among a number of items that could pose a risk if thrown.

The US and Iran have been engaged in largely indirect negotiations to secure an interim deal to halt the three-month-old war that would leave issues including Iran's nuclear programme to further negotiations.

Batam’s very strategic position as an international gateway brings huge challenges, especially related to illegal migrant workers and violence against women and children.

Medan Corruption Court in North Sumatra has acquitted four defendants of all charges in a case involving the sale of assets of state plantation firm PT Perkebunan Nusantara (PTPN) II to private developer PT Ciputra Land.

The revision to the Elections Law has been included in the list of priority bills to be completed by the end of the year, but lawmakers have not started formal deliberation of the amendment.

Securing the release of nine Indonesians, detained by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in international waters as part of a humanitarian aid flotilla to Gaza, was no small diplomatic achievement for Indonesia, which has no formal ties to the Jewish state. Yet this accomplishment was not fully appreciated at home, where critics dismissed the government’s efforts as timid and pointed to President Prabowo Subianto’s silence throughout the episode.

Mangrove forest can reduce wave height by 13 to 66 percent in 100 meters while at the same time restoring fish habitat and coastal community economy.

Developers are marketing investment yields of as much as 17 percent, betting that strong tourism demand, remote work and an influx of wealthy foreigners could sustain returns despite a broader slowdown in the country’s overall property market.

The oligarchs have been reconsolidating economic and political power after being fragmented for more than two decades since the democratic reform in the country, as their system of alliances and relationships was never dismantled, political experts have noted.

Before we can dream of producing Nobel laureates, we must first rescue an education system where high schoolers can barely pass basic math.

The Saudi-backed league faces an uncertain future after its financial backer, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), said it will end funding in 2026, following a reported US$5 billion investment since LIV Golf’s launch in 2022.

The newly appointed National Nutrition Agency (BGN) head has pledged sweeping efficiency measures and a moratorium on new kitchens, signaling a major reset of President Prabowo Subianto’s flagship free nutritious meal program following a corruption scandal.

Jakarta State Polytechnic (PNJ) officials are considering punishments including expulsion for a student caught kissing on the campus grounds, depending on the university’s disciplinary commission’s review of applicable regulations.

Jadrianna Sutrisno, 16-year-old student from Jakarta Intercultural School (JIS), examines the correlation between soil used for agriculture complemented by volcanic ash, and the statistics of stunting in each province.

The Turkish diplomat arrived in Jakarta on Tuesday evening, welcomed by Foreign Minister Sugiono. Fidan then arrived in Hambalang on Wednesday for a meeting with Prabowo.

President Lee Jae Myung's ruling Democratic Party swept most races but failed to flip the crucial Seoul mayoral seat.

Local music now dominates streaming charts across Southeast Asia. So why aren't Indonesian artists filling bigger rooms?

Wages haven't kept up, the middle class is shrinking and the city gets more expensive every year. Three young Jakartans in their mid-20s explain how they've made it work anyway.