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Tech

From lottery draws to fiscal spending, China broadens digital yuan footprint

China's central bank is making a broad push to increase the use of digital yuan at home and abroad, several industry sources said, setting Beijing on a different – and potentially competing – path from the United States in shaping the future of money.

6 hours ago
Middle East and Africa

UN places Israel and Russia on sexual violence blacklist

The United Nations on Friday added Israel and Russia to a UN blacklist of countries suspected of committing sexual violence in conflict zones, a move that prompted Israel's foreign ministry to say it would sever all ties with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. ...

10 hours ago
Asia & Pacific

Pentagon chief sounds 'alarm' over China's buildup, urges allies to boost defense spend

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday urged Asian allies to ramp up military spending to counter China's growing power and prevent its dominance in the region, warning of "rightful alarm" over its rapid military buildup. ...

11 hours ago

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Middle East and Africa

Trump insists on red lines as Iran deal remains elusive

US President Donald Trump will only make a peace deal with Iran if it meets all of his conditions, a White House official told AFP on Friday, as questions swirled about the state of negotiations to end the war.

12 hours ago
Archipelago premium

Police point to food poisoning as possible cause of death of family

Police said one of the food samples being tested at a laboratory was barbeque meat brought by the family to the camping site.

13 hours ago
Society premium

Alleged fabricated research tarnishes Indonesian academic reputation

A pair of Indonesian “researchers” participating in a leading international medical symposium in Denmark have come under intense scrutiny after allegedly using fabricated studies to secure travel grants and present at the event, fueling concerns over academic integrity and the credibility of Indonesian researchers on the global stage.

14 hours ago
Asia & Pacific

China leaders skip Asia defense summit headlined by US

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth is the headline speaker at Asia's premier defense summit, which began on Friday with top Chinese officials notably absent despite weighty questions over Taiwan and the war in Iran.

14 hours ago
Archipelago premium

Uncleared debris from Sumatra floods triggers wildfire in Aceh

Six months on, cleanup efforts remain slow, heightening concerns that uncleared debris and damaged landscapes could trigger secondary disasters for survivors still living in affected areas.

15 hours ago
Opinion premium

Analysis: 'Pesta Babi' and Prabowo’s uneasy relationship with criticism

The documentary film Pesta Babi (Pig Feast) is compelling not only for what it portrays, but also for the reaction it has provoked. It lays bare Indonesia’s contemporary agrarian conflicts while, once again, exposing the state’s enduring discomfort with criticism.

17 hours ago
Europe premium

Indonesia, France grow closer amid global uncertainty

Describing Indonesia-France relations as being “at their strongest point yet”, Prabowo said the two countries shared similar views on a range of global and regional issues, while praising Macron’s leadership on the international stage.

17 hours ago
Economy premium

Twenty years on, Lapindo’s economic scars linger

According to the Sidoarjo Mudflow Control Center (PPLS), the agency received Rp 287.7 billion in state budget funding in 2025 to manage the disaster. 

17 hours ago
Editorial premium

Haj in a new era

Indonesia's historic haj services overhaul brings shorter wait times and better safety in the desert, even as old logistical headaches and corruption shadows persist.

18 hours ago
Jakarta premium

TNI defends role in anti-robbery raids amid rights concern

The Indonesian Military (TNI) has clarified that its personnel will only play a supporting role in the National Police's efforts to tackle rising street robbery in Jakarta, amid mounting criticism over the military’s involvement in civilian law enforcement and fears of potential rights abuses.

1 day ago
Society premium

Government cuts weekend, holiday free meals to save budget

The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has stopped distributing free nutritious meals during school breaks and weekends as part of the government’s austerity drive, after the policy drew criticism for encouraging wasteful spending. 

1 day ago
Companies premium

Wilmar says no official notice received in palm oil export probe

Wilmar shares tumbled 10.5 percent after the government named the palm oil giant in a widening export pricing investigation.

1 day ago
Economy

Harbour Energy sells Natuna assets for $215m, keeps Andaman presence

Harbour Energy has completed the US$215 million divestment of its participating interests in the Natuna Sea Block A and in the Tuna Block to Prime Group.  

1 day ago
Companies

Inside the lab and mill where women are redefining industrial work

Across Indonesia, women continue to break barriers and step into roles once considered unconventional. That spirit is reflected in the growing presence of women across technical and leadership roles—opening new pathways across industries that are rapidly evolving.

1 day ago
Economy premium

RI, France launch new business council to boost investment

French President Emmanuel Macron described Indonesia as one of France’s key strategic partners in the Indo-Pacific, adding that both countries could help build broader international cooperation without becoming overly dependent on any single economic power.

1 day ago
Politics premium

PT PAL starts preproduction for Scorpene Evolved submarine project

The state-owned shipbuilder will start construction on Indonesia's Scorpene Evolved submarine in June.

1 day ago
Academia

Landmark court win for workers’ right to strike

In nations as far apart as Australia, Canada, Indonesia and the UK, the ICJ's historic decision could make it easier for unions to go on strike in future.

1 day ago
Europe premium

Defense, trade top agenda in Prabowo-Macron talks

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed President Prabowo Subianto to the Élysée Palace on Thursday for talks focused on expanding defense ties and advancing a long-stalled trade agreement between Indonesia and the European Union.

1 day ago
Academia premium

Maintaining trust through presence in the Indo-Pacific

Through regular dialogue, joint activities and capacity-building, the partnership reinforces our shared interest in maintaining regional stability and addressing emerging threats together.

1 day ago
Academia premium

Remilitarization and its threat to labor welfare

Labor welfare has declined as remilitarization has increased.

1 day ago
Markets

Oil eyes weekly drop on Hormuz deal hopes; AI sends stocks to record highs

World stocks stood at record highs on Friday and oil futures eyed the steepest weekly drop for nearly two months as traders waited for details on a potential deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and extend the US-Iran ceasefire.

1 day ago
Academia premium

The economic path to climate justice

Ethiopia, Pakistan and South Africa show that rapid renewable-energy uptake in emerging and developing countries often comes down to affordability.

1 day ago
Archipelago premium

Police raid Batam online gambling center earning Rp 10b per month

The Barelang Police are continuing their investigation into the cross-border gambling syndicate, tracing the flow of money and looking into the possibility of other individuals involved with the group.

1 day ago
Economy

UK pledges 300,000 youth placements after 'lost generation' warning

Britain will create additional work experience and training placements for young people, the government said on Friday, a day after a review warned the country risked a "lost generation" locked out of work.

1 day ago
Archipelago premium

Buddhist monks carry peace message during ‘thudong’ pilgrimage to Borobudur

The monks started their pilgrimage on May 9 from Buleleng, Bali, and are scheduled to arrive in Borobudur Temple in Megalang regency, Central Java, on Thursday.

1 day ago
Academia premium

What national transfer accounts reveal about aging future

New transfer accounts data reveals that Indonesia has officially transitioned into an aging society without the formal safety nets required to prevent widespread elderly vulnerability.

1 day ago
Society premium

Indonesian pilgrims perform haj rituals in Mina amid extreme heat

Indonesian haj pilgrims have arrived in Mina to begin the symbolic stoning of the devil ritual, marking the final stage of the annual Islamic pilgrimage as the government intensifies efforts to ensure smooth services amid scorching temperatures and logistical issues.

1 day ago

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Sat, May 30, 2026

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