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Asia & Pacific

Row leaves radioactive shipment stranded off Philippines

The containers have been sitting in Manila Bay since Oct. 20 as authorities wrangle with the company they say the shipment originated from.

1 month ago
Academia

The story of MTV: The downfall of a music disrupter

The demise of MTV and the new disruption of on-demand platforms reflects a major shift in the global cultural landscape. ...

1 month ago
Archipelago premium

Soldiers tortured, forced to admit LGBT involvement, killing one

Witness Second Pvt. Richard Bulan sobbed when he recalled the brutal tortures inflicted on him and the late Second Pvt. Lucky Chepril Saputral Namo during a session against four defendants at the Kupang Military Court. ...

1 month ago

The Latest

Academia premium

Courts are shaping the future of climate action

In the absence of political will, the legal system has become a key driver of climate progress.

1 month ago
Middle East and Africa

Turkey to hold Gaza peace plan meeting for Muslim states

A ministry spokesman said ministers from Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates had all been invited.

1 month ago
Archipelago premium

More than 1,000 students fall ill after eating free meals

Since its launch in January, the government’s free meals program has been plagued by a series of food safety incidents, with more than 13,000 students reported to have suffered food poisoning as of earlier this month.

1 month ago
Interview premium

‘Revolusi’ returns home: David Van Reybrouck on youth, memory and the spirit of Bandung

"If young people believe that their voices do not matter, they have not studied Indonesian history," says Belgian historian David Van Reybrouck

1 month ago
Academia premium

Can ASEAN build trust in its electric future?

Indonesia’s EV ambitions could anchor the green transition in Southeast Asia, but transparency and steady alignment of policy and goals will decide who leads.

1 month ago
Asia & Pacific premium

Millennia of knowledge transfer: India’s influence on Indonesia, the world

For over two thousand years, India and Indonesia have exchanged more than trade. From ancient temples and batik patterns to numeral systems, this enduring dialogue of cultures continues to shape the world’s intellectual and artistic heritage.

1 month ago
Asia & Pacific

Pentagon chief joins Southeast Asian meet to shore up US ties

The US has sought to shore up its presence in Southeast Asia and counter the growing influence of China.

1 month ago
Politics premium

Indonesia’s first A400M to arrive on Monday

The Air Force sent 22 personnel, including pilots, loadmasters and technicians, to Seville, Spain, for a series of training courses to operate and maintain the A400M heavy transport aircraft.

1 month ago
Academia premium

Trump’s return puts ASEAN back in spotlight

Trump’s presence, without doubt, has placed ASEAN once again on the global stage.

1 month ago
Economy

Growing rice in the UK 'not so crazy' as climate warms

A warmer climate and changing rainfall patterns have made planning ahead essential, and UK researchers are embarking on a journey of agricultural transformation.

1 month ago
Academia premium

Controversies surrounding national hero nominations

The list of nominees for new national heroes this year revealed several names that have stirred up controversy.

1 month ago
Opinion premium

Analysis: Rejection of APBN use, uncertainty in Luhut's family office plan

The proposal to establish a family office, a private investment entity, from National Economic Council (DEN) head Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan has recently returned to the public spotlight after Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa rejected the use of the state budget (APBN) to fund the venture. Purbaya said the family office project must be developed entirely through DEN's own resources, emphasizing that the Finance Ministry had no role in designing or planning the project. Luhut responded by pointing to a misperception regarding the proposal, clarifying that the planned project had nothing to do with the state budget. Details of the initiative remain vague, however, so it is uncertain how the new entity will be structured and financed.

1 month ago
Society premium

Irradiated neighborhood: Banten residents in limbo amid ongoing radioactive cleanup

A government-sanctioned task force has disposed of more than 550 tonnes of materials contaminated with Cesium-137 (Cs-137) from 22 irradiated factories, empty land and settlement areas around the Cikande industrial estate in Serang regency, Banten.

1 month ago
Asia & Pacific premium

Prabowo urges unity as APEC faces uncertain outlook

Inclusivity should be APEC’s guiding principle, as exclusive growth is divisive that may lead to instability and jeopardize peace and prosperity, President Prabowo Subianto told leaders at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit.

1 month ago
Editorial premium

Grave matters ahead

In a sinking metropolis where land prices are among the nation’s highest, even the dead are now competing for space.

1 month ago
Companies premium

Indoor sports give ‘dying’ malls new lease on life

From padel courts to climbing walls, sports tenants are breathing new life into shopping centers threatened by changing consumer habits.

1 month ago
Society premium

K-pop concert promoter Mecima Pro director arrested in fraud case

The Jakarta Police have arrested Fransiska Dwi Melani, director of concert promoter PT Melani Citra Permata (Mecima Pro), after naming her a suspect in a fraud and embezzlement case linked to a concert the firm held for South Korean girl group TWICE in Jakarta in 2023.

1 month ago
Family Matters

Inside Indonesia’s grave seekers: Tracing ancestors to find belonging

When family trees end in a lopped limb, a new generation of descendants is turning to cemeteries to recover their history, relink their lineage and rediscover what it means to remember those who came before.

1 month ago
Companies

MR.D.I.Y. Indonesia forecasts bright days ahead amid growth and expansion

Indonesia is ripe for growth with solid performance at both public and private businesses, a testament of the country’s untapped potential, fueled by purchasing power and a stable middle class.

1 month ago
FEATURES

When aging women become monsters: The horror trope we can’t escape

Aging women are increasingly portrayed as monsters across the horror genre, both local and global. The trope isn’t just frightening: It reflects deep-rooted sociocultural fears of women whose power no longer depends on beauty, youth or submission.

1 month ago
Economy premium

Taiwan flags Indonesian snack imports over banned preservative

Indonesia’s food export industry has faced a series of contamination cases in recent months, spanning various commodities from shrimp to spices.

1 month ago
Art & Culture premium

Earth Society: Art in a time of unraveling

At ICAD 15, artists from Indonesia and beyond confront humanity’s uneasy relationship with the planet, weaving stories of decay, resilience and renewal through installation, sculpture and design.

1 month ago
Companies

Hyundai Motor keen to take part in Indonesian national car plan, ministry says

South Korea's Hyundai Motor is interested in participating in Indonesia's plan to develop its own national car, the government said on Friday.

1 month ago
Companies premium

Freeport asks to restart operations at unaffected Papua mines

PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) is seeking government approval to resume operations at sections of its massive mining complex in Tembagapura, Central Papua, that were not impacted by a major landslide in September.

1 month ago
Academia premium

Heritage agriculture as a climate solution

Around the world, communities have developed agricultural systems born from hardship that have endured for centuries.

1 month ago
Companies

BYD reports biggest quarterly profit fall in over four years

The consecutive quarterly profit fall comes as BYD faces tougher competition in its home market from the likes of Geely and Leapmotor, which have been taking share from BYD in the budget car segment.

1 month ago
Americas

Trump stirs tensions with surprise nuclear test order

The announcement on social media was issued just before Trump -- who boasts frequently about being a peace president --  went into a summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in South Korea.

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