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Regulations premium

Govt plans to raise poverty line despite risky optics

The government plans to push up the poverty line in a move that would bring Indonesia’s measure closer to that of the World Bank, even though that could be politically risky, as it would categorize more people as poor.

6 hours ago
Markets

US Fed set to hold rates steady in the face of Trump pressure

The US central bank is expected to keep interest rates unchanged for a fourth straight policy meeting this week, despite President Donald Trump's push for rate cuts, as officials contend with uncertainty sparked by the Republican's tariffs. ...

9 hours ago
Asia & Pacific premium

Indonesia sends condolences to families of Air India crash

The government, through the Foreign Ministry, has extended its sympathies to the families of all those killed in Thursday's devastating Air India crash in Ahmedabad, Gujarat state, where investigators have recovered one of two black boxes from the Boeing Dreamliner's wreckage and DNA analysis is underway to identify at least 279 victims, including 241 passengers and crew. ...

11 hours ago

The Latest

Companies

Rosatom, CNNC to lead consortiums to build nuclear power plants in Kazakhstan

Russia's state nuclear corporation Rosatom and state-owned China National Nuclear Corporation have been tapped to lead separate consortiums to build the first nuclear power plants in Kazakhstan, the country's atomic energy agency said on Saturday.

16 hours ago
Middle East and Africa

US-Iran nuclear talks in Oman cancelled

The huge wave of Israeli attacks on Iran's military and nuclear facilities on Friday has cast the future of the talks into doubt.

18 hours ago
Americas

Tens of thousands throng US streets against 'king' Trump

Protest organizers expected rallies in all 50 US states, calling them the largest since Trump returned to office in January, with the aim of "rejecting authoritarianism, billionaire-first politics, and the militarization of our democracy."

18 hours ago
Archipelago

Australian shot dead in Bali, another wounded

Witnesses said the perpetrators who fled the scene after the attack were speaking in English with a thick Australian accent.

18 hours ago
Tech

AI's arrival at work reshaping employers' hunt for talent

Predictions of imminent AI-driven mass unemployment are likely overblown, but employers will seek workers with different skills as the technology matures, a top executive at global recruiter ManpowerGroup told AFP at Paris's Vivatech trade fair.

1 day ago
Society premium

More than 8 million take government’s free birthday checkups

Around two-thirds of people participating in the free birthday health screening are women, according to the Health Ministry, with health workers detecting dental problems, hypertension, diabetes and obesity as the top four health issues found during the checkups.

1 day ago
Middle East and Africa

UN conference on Palestinian statehood delayed: Macron

"While we have to postpone this conference for logistical and security reasons, it will take place as soon as possible," Macron said at a press conference.

1 day ago
Archipelago premium

Govt eyes Bali, Labuan Bajo to develop medical tourism industry

Each year, an estimated 1 million to 2 million Indonesians travel abroad for medical treatment, leading to losses of approximately Rp 163 trillion (US$10 billion) annually in capital outflows. The massive losses underscore the urgent need to develop high-quality medical tourism within Indonesia.

1 day ago
Asia & Pacific

Thailand, Cambodia meet over border dispute

Officials from the two countries had agreed to resolve the spat at Saturday's meet in the Cambodian capital Phnom Penh.

1 day ago
Americas

Marines deploy in LA ahead of mass anti-Trump protests

Seven hundred Marines, normally used as crack troops in foreign conflictsl, along with 4,000 National Guard soldiers are tasked with protecting federal buildings, while local police handle protests over Trump's sweeps for undocumented migrants.

1 day ago
Sports

Saudi Arabia, Qatar to host fourth round of Asia's World Cup qualifiers

Teams will be divided into two groups of three nations and the winners of each will join Japan, Australia, Iran, Uzbekistan, South Korea and Jordan in qualifying for the newly-expanded 48-nation finals from the continental preliminaries.

1 day ago
Companies

Trump approves Nippon Steel's $14.9 billion purchase of US Steel

US President Donald Trump approved Nippon Steel's US$14.9 billion bid for US Steel on Friday, capping a tumultuous 18-month effort by the companies that survived union opposition and two national security reviews.

1 day ago
Archipelago premium

Jakarta floats stricter rules on smoking in public

The governor is fully behind the draft rule, which includes two types of smoke-free zones and contains a raft of clearly defined sanctions that can go up to 50 million (US$3,000) depending on the severity of the offense.

1 day ago
Americas premium

President Prabowo receives call from Trump ahead of Russia visit

President Prabowo Subianto received a 15-minute phone call from United States President Donald Trump on Thursday evening, during which both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and supporting global stability, just days before Prabowo is set to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

1 day ago
Archipelago premium

US Jet Ski tourist found safe after drifting overnight off Bali

Local fishermen aboard the Duta Lestari 08 spotted the American man, waving and calling for help after drifting overnight from Nusa Lembongan on a Jet Ski that had run out of fuel, and safely delivered him into the hands of SAR personnel near Uluwatu.

1 day ago
Art & Culture premium

Jia CURATED 2025: Celebrating evolving perspectives in design, art and culture

Jia CURATED returns bigger than ever, showcasing 70 curated presentations and spotlighting around 150 designers and brands from Indonesia and Southeast Asia.

1 day ago
Economy premium

Batik makers packing in as imitations flood market

Indonesia has seen a steep decline in the number of artisanal batik producers over the past four years across key production centers from Java to Sumatra, as pressure mounts from a surge of mass-produced batik-like fabrics, most of which are imported.

1 day ago
Jakarta premium

Daytime hustle forces Jakartans to find joy in nighttime workouts

Exercising in the evening may help improve physical and mental health, but working out too hard at nighttime may disrupt one's sleep pattern and quality, experts have warned.

1 day ago
Middle East and Africa

Israel, Iran launch more strikes as Israel aims to wipe out Tehran's nuclear program

The above-ground pilot enrichment plant at Natanz has been destroyed, UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi told the Security Council on Friday.

1 day ago
Middle East and Africa premium

Calls for restraint after Israel strikes Iran

The escalating conflict has drawn massive global attention, given the Middle East’s already fragile geopolitical landscape amid the unabating Israeli war and food blockade on Gaza. 

1 day ago
Opinion premium

Analysis: Govt rolls out stimulus package to bolster consumption

The Prabowo Subianto administration on May 23, 2025, launched a stimulus package aimed at sustaining household consumption and maintaining economic growth momentum amid rising global uncertainties. The package consists of five short-term measures set to be implemented from June to July 2025—one fewer than initially planned after the government scrapped a proposed electricity price discount. While the consumer-focused stimulus was introduced amid ongoing fiscal tightening, it was deemed necessary following a slowdown in household consumption and overall economic growth in the first quarter of 2025.

1 day ago
Asia & Pacific

Indonesia to cut contribution to South Korea fighter jet project

Although the two countries agreed on the amount, additional discussions are needed on the payment deadline and the specific scope of tech transfer.

1 day ago
Editorial

Early school a new burden

Several studies in developed countries such as Singapore and England have shown that delaying school start times actually improves students’ well-being and academic performance.

1 day ago
Politics premium

Prabowo pledges huge judicial pay rise to curb corruption

In a bid to curb deep-rooted corruption in Indonesia’s judiciary, President Prabowo Subianto has vowed to raise judges’ salaries by up to 280 percent, a move that critics argue would not be enough to fix a system long plagued by weak oversight and institutionalized graft.

2 days ago
Middle East and Africa premium

Indonesia condemns Israel’s attack on Iran, warns of heightened regional tensions

Indonesia has strongly condemned Israel’s recent attack on Iran, describing it as an unlawful act that undermines international law and risks exacerbating existing tensions in the region.

2 days ago
Regulations premium

Prabowo asks Jakarta to shell out half of seawall costs

The seawall development in Jakarta is part of the 500-kilometer Giant Sea Wall megaproject along Java's northern coast, which is estimated to cost up to $80 billion and take 20 years to complete.

2 days ago
Middle East and Africa

Israel hits Iran nuclear and missile facilities, appears to block retaliation

Six Iranian nuclear scientists were killed, Iranian state media reported. Israel said it was working to intercept about 100 drones launched towards Israeli territory in retaliation.

2 days ago

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Mon, June 16, 2025

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