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Asia & Pacific premium

Singaporean, Indonesian defense firms explore collaborations

Defense firms from both countries explored ways to collaborate among themselves amid an increasingly complex security landscape in the Indo-Pacific region.  

2 hours ago
Archipelago premium

Two elephants calmly pass through South Sumatra market

The two elephants were seen walking calmly in an alley inside the market without any interactions with humans or damage to any stalls. ...

2 hours ago
Archipelago premium

Four died, economic losses mount after Sumatra blackout

At least four people were killed and three others hospitalized from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning during the widespread blackout that plunged nearly all of Sumatra into darkness over the weekend, as businesses across the island grappled with heavy losses caused by the massive power disruption. ...

2 hours ago

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Regulations premium

Bali tightens crackdown on unlicensed tourist accommodation

According to the Tourism Ministry, of 470,000 accommodations listed on nine online travel agents platforms, only around 31,000 accommodations are listed with a verified business registration number (NIB). 

3 hours ago
Middle East and Africa premium

Indonesia joins outrage over flotilla detainee abuse

In a joint statement on Monday, top diplomats from Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates condemned what they described as Ben-Gvir’s “deliberate public humiliation of detainees”, warning that his actions, if left unchecked, could further destabilize the region.

3 hours ago
Middle East and Africa

Netanyahu admits difficulty influencing Trump decisions on Iran

Netanyahu's comments, described to Reuters by two Israeli officials with knowledge of the conversations, come as Israel has largely been left out of talks to reach an initial deal to halt a war that began with joint US-Israeli bombardment.

4 hours ago
Features premium

For Palestinians in Indonesia, education is an act of survival

Displaced by war and scattered across the archipelago, Palestinian students are pressing on for themselves; as well as those they left behind.

5 hours ago
Economy premium

9,000 layoffs may come within 3 months, labor union warns

One company that had fallen victim to the war was PT Xacti Indonesia, formerly known as Sanyo, which had been axing workers since last year due to financial hardships and was forced to close shop permanently this month.

6 hours ago
Society premium

Indonesians begin haj as government works to ensure smooth pilgrimage

Indonesian pilgrims kicked off this year’s haj pilgrimage on Monday, as the government intensified measures to ensure the orderly movement, accommodation and safety of more than 200,000 pilgrims during the annual Islamic rite in Saudi Arabia.

7 hours ago
Markets premium

FTSE Russell removes four Indonesian stocks from global indexes

The benchmark indexes removed PT Dian Swastatika Sentosa from its large-cap index and dropped PT Daaz Bara Lestari, PT Hillcon and PT Mulia Industrindo from the small-cap index.

7 hours ago
Entertainment

Baby Yoda re-sets 'Star Wars' films with $165 million global opening

The movie topped box office charts in the United States and Canada, where it was expected to bring in about $102 million. That would edge above pre-weekend forecasts for Friday through Monday but rank as the smallest opening for any "Star Wars" film under Disney.

8 hours ago
Companies premium

SMI extends Rp 125 billion in financing to solar projects

The state-owned infrastructure financier has struck a deal with local solar project developer GREI as part of efforts to accelerate the national energy transition and boost green financing.

8 hours ago
Sports

Apparent leg injury sidelines Lionel Messi

In the 70th minute, the two-time reigning MLS MVP could be seen grabbing at the upper section of his left thigh following a free kick. The Argentine legend requested a substitution, then headed to the locker room after Mateo Silvetti replaced him.

9 hours ago
Economy

AI chip demand drives 6 percent growth for Singapore in first quarter

Singapore's economy grew 6 percent year-on-year in the first quarter as demand skyrockets for artificial intelligence chips, balancing the fallout from the Middle East war, the government said Monday.

9 hours ago
Asia & Pacific

Philippine construction collapse toll hits four, over dozen missing

The death toll rose to four Monday in the collapse of a building under construction near the Philippine capital, with more than a dozen people still believed missing, authorities said.

11 hours ago
Middle East and Africa

Suspected Ebola cases top 900 in DRC, WHO chief says

More than 900 suspected Ebola cases have been identified in the conflict-hit Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Health Organization (WHO) chief has said.

12 hours ago
Middle East and Africa

Trump says there is no rush for Iran deal, US blockade stays

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday he had told his representatives not to rush into any deal with Iran, as his administration played down hopes of an imminent breakthrough in the three-month-old war that had been raised a day earlier.

12 hours ago
Markets

Stocks rise sharply, oil and dollar slip on Middle East peace hopes

Stocks surged on Monday while the US dollar and oil prices slid as the prospect of a deal to end the Iran war buoyed risk appetite although a lack of clarity over when the Strait of Hormuz would open kept enthusiasm in check.

12 hours ago
Asia & Pacific premium

Indonesia starts ASEAN-S. Korea methane mitigation program

AKCMM is a regional initiative dedicated to advancing methane reduction across ASEAN member states.

13 hours ago
Middle East and Africa premium

Indonesia bolsters precautions for citizens in Africa amid Ebola outbreak

Indonesia is strengthening precautionary measures to protect its citizens in African countries affected by the ongoing Ebola outbreak, as African health authorities warn the viral disease could spread further across the continent.

14 hours ago
Jakarta premium

Joint police, military crackdown on street robbers raises fear of extrajudicial killings

The decision from the Jakarta Police to intensify crackdown on begal (violent street robbers) by creating a military-backed special team to hunt down suspected offenders has raised concerns of inflicting rights violations and extrajudicial killings.

15 hours ago
Politics premium

Prabowo underlines checks and balances while teasing PDI-P's opposition stance

At his address for House of Representatives lawmakers, President Prabowo Subianto underlined the importance of having checks and balances from political parties outside his ruling coalition to maintain democracy.

15 hours ago
Opinion premium

Analysis: Resource export monopoly: Prabowo’s risky solution to under-invoicing

President Prabowo Subianto recently delivered a striking announcement: his administration plans to gradually place exports of Indonesia’s natural resources under state control to combat alleged under-invoicing by resource exporters. While the proposal could help address persistent under-invoicing, it has also raised concerns among businesses and economists, who warn that it risks becoming a misguided solution that opens the door to rent-seeking and ultimately harms the economy and public welfare.

16 hours ago
Archipelago premium

Sumatra residents demand compensation for 17-hour blackout

The blackout affected not only North Sumatra, but also other provinces inlcuding Aceh, West Sumatra, Riau, Jambi and South Sumatra.

16 hours ago
Politics premium

Govt blocks prediction market Polymarket amid bet on Prabowo’s presidency

Without mentioning the bet on the President, the Communications and Digital Ministry categorized Polymarket as an online gambling site for facilitating money-based betting on specific outcomes or events.

16 hours ago
Archipelago premium

Batam launches seed clouds to secure water supply ahead of El Niño

Weather modification efforts started on May 15 for 20 days in cooperation with the Meteorological, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG).

16 hours ago
Economy premium

Indonesian bonds shrug off interest rate hike

Indonesia has maintained relatively low bond yields, reducing the spread with US Treasuries, but economist views differ on whether that is a vote of confidence in Indonesia’s economy or an unhealthy market condition.

16 hours ago
Archipelago premium

TNI recovers bodies of 10 miners killed in attack claimed by Papuan separatist group

The OPM's paramilitary wing has claimed responsibility for the attack, alleging that the miners were undercover intelligence operatives, while security forces continue to search the area for other miners who might still be in hiding.

16 hours ago
Editorial premium

Show or short of force?

Indonesia’s flashy new fighter jets look impressive, but recent wars prove that expensive planes are useless without a powerful, layered missile defense system to back them up.         

17 hours ago
Tech premium

Industry pushes back on move to fold ride-hailing into marketplace regulation

The Trade Ministry plans to expand the definition of trade conducted through electronic systems under Trade Minister Regulation No. 31/2023 on electronic commerce to include ride-hailing services and online travel agencies (OTAs).

1 day ago

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Mon, May 25, 2026

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