TheJakartaPost

Please Update your browser

Your browser is out of date, and may not be compatible with our website. A list of the most popular web browsers can be found below.
Just click on the icons to get to the download page.

Jakarta Post
Asia & Pacific

China says intercepted Philippine ships at disputed South China Sea shoal

China's coast guard said Tuesday it had "taken control measures" against several Philippine vessels at the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, as Beijing moves to reinforce its territorial claims and maritime rights in the contested region.

13 hours ago
Asia & Pacific

Papua New Guinea, Australia to vow mutual defence in new treaty

The pact -- seen as an attempt to counter Beijing's rising Pacific influence -- is expected to be signed by leaders Anthony Albanese and James Marape on Wednesday in Port Moresby. ...

13 hours ago
Asia & Pacific

Timor Leste police fire tear gas at protest over plan to buy cars for MPs

More than 1,000 people, mostly university students, rallied near the National Parliament in Dili to protest against the plan approved last year to procure cars for each of the 65 members of parliament. ...

14 hours ago

The Latest

Asia & Pacific premium

Prabowo joins Singapore’s national day parade

President Prabowo Subianto joined the annual parade to mark Singapore’s 60th anniversary of independence on Saturday, as part of diplomatic efforts to strengthen ties between the two countries.

1 month ago
Asia & Pacific

Restored Nagasaki bell rings in 80 years since atomic bombing

"A crisis that could threaten the survival of humanity, such as a nuclear war, is looming over each and every one of us living on this planet," said Nagasaki mayor Shiro Suzuki.

1 month ago
Asia & Pacific

Malaysia minister to seek clarity from Myanmar on election

Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan, who will be accompanied by his counterparts from Thailand, the Philippines, and Indonesia for the trip on Sept. 19, wanted clarity on whether Myanmar would hold a comprehensive election

1 month ago
Asia & Pacific premium

ASEAN turns 58 amid calls for unity in uncertain world

Southeast Asian nations marked the 58th anniversary of ASEAN’s founding on Friday with a mix of vibrant cultural celebrations and solemn reflection, as leaders across the region urged unity and resilience in the face of rising geopolitical tensions and internal discord.

1 month ago
Asia & Pacific

Myanmar signs deal with Washington lobbyists to rebuild US relations

US President Donald Trump sent a letter personally to Myanmar's military chief Min Aung Hlaing to threaten new tariffs on Myanmar's US-bound exports

1 month ago
Asia & Pacific

Myanmar signs deal with Washington lobbyists to rebuild US relations

According to documents submitted under the US Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), the DCI Group signed the agreement with the ministry on July 31, the day Myanmar's military nominally transferred power to a civilian-led interim government ahead of a planned election.

1 month ago
Asia & Pacific

Cambodia and Thailand agree to ASEAN observers to ensure ceasefire holds

The Southeast Asian neighbours saw the worst fighting in over a decade last month, including exchanges of artillery fire and jet fighter bombing runs that claimed at least 43 lives and displaced more than 300,000 people on both sides of the border. 

1 month ago
Asia & Pacific

Hiroshima marks 80 years as US-Russia nuclear tensions rise

On a sweltering morning, hundreds of black-clad officials, students and survivors laid flowers at the memorial cenotaph, with the ruins of a domed building in the background, a stark reminder of the horrors that unfolded. 

1 month ago
Asia & Pacific

Japan’s population declines for 16th straight year

While Japanese numbers fell, foreign resident totals continue to rise, reaching a record 3,677,463 people since their inclusion from the 2013 survey.

1 month ago
Asia & Pacific premium

Indonesia, Singapore boost defense ties amid global uncertainty

Indonesia and Singapore have agreed to deepen their defense cooperation through more joint exercises and military exchange programs, reaffirming on Tuesday their shared commitment to uphold international law and maintain ASEAN unity amid rising global instability.

1 month ago
Asia & Pacific

South Korean prosecutors question ex-first lady accused of graft

Yoon, a former top prosecutor, was impeached and removed from office in April over his martial law declaration, prompting the country to hold a snap election in June.

1 month ago
Asia & Pacific

US restoring Pacific island wartime airfield for deterrence

The US is restoring a World War II-era airfield on Tinian as it ramps up deterrence against China.

1 month ago
Asia & Pacific

Japan sets new record high temperature of 41.8C

Temperatures the world over have soared in recent years as climate change creates ever more erratic weather patterns, and Japan is no exception.

1 month ago
Asia & Pacific

Australia to buy 11 advanced warships from Japan

Billed as Japan's biggest defence export deal since World War II, Australia will pay US$6 billion (Aus$10 billion) over the next 10 years to acquire the fleet of stealth frigates.

1 month ago
Asia & Pacific

Australia lifts foreign student cap and prioritises Southeast Asia

Limits on places were announced last year as a way to rein in record migration that had contributed to a surge in housing prices, with 270,000 places made available for 2025. 

1 month ago
Asia & Pacific

Philippine, Indian navies begin first joint South China Sea patrols

The two-day sail includes three Indian vessels and started Sunday, a day before Marcos left on a trip that will include talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

1 month ago
Asia & Pacific

Russia and China start 'practical part' of joint navy drills in Sea of Japan

The drills, being held from August 1 to 5, are "defensive in nature and are not directed against other countries," the fleet said last week.

1 month ago
Asia & Pacific

Julian Assange joins pro-Palestinian protest on Sydney Harbour Bridge

Assange, who returned to Australia last year after his release from a high-security British prison, was pictured surrounded by family and marching alongside former Australian foreign minister and New South Wales premier Bob Carr.

1 month ago
Asia & Pacific

Japan sweats through hottest July on record

The average temperature in July was up a record 2.89 degrees Celcius from the 1991-2020 average for the month, the Japan Meteorological Agency said on Friday.

1 month ago
Asia & Pacific

Beijing officials admit they weren't prepared for flooding that kill dozens

Swathes of northern China endured deadly rains and floods since last week that forced the evacuation of tens of thousands.

1 month ago
Asia & Pacific

Millions return home as Pacific tsunami warnings lifted

Countries across the Pacific rim lifted tsunami warnings on Wednesday, allowing millions of temporary evacuees to return home.

1 month ago
Asia & Pacific

Anwar says Trump to attend ASEAN summit in October

Trump's attendance comes in the wake of a visit earlier in July by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who then hinted the US leader may be present.

1 month ago
Asia & Pacific

FBI opens New Zealand office, citing China threat

Patel has spent recent days in the capital Wellington meeting with senior government ministers as well as intelligence bosses and law enforcement officials.  

1 month ago
Asia & Pacific premium

Indonesian workers in Japan face growing stigma after viral incidents

Members of the Indonesian martial arts organization Persaudaraan Setia Hati Terate (PSHT) in Japan have recently sparked attention online for parading in large formations while wearing matching black uniforms and displaying organizational flags in prominent public areas without prior permission.

1 month ago
Asia & Pacific

Tsunami waves reach Hawaii after huge quake rattles Russia's Far East

Tsunami waves struck parts of Kamchatka, partially flooding the port and a fish processing plant in the town of Severo-Kurilsk and sweeping vessels from their moorings, regional officials and Russia's emergency ministry said.

1 month ago
Asia & Pacific

Australia widens teen social media ban to YouTube, scraps exemption

Australia said on Wednesday it will add YouTube to sites covered by its world-first ban on social media for teenagers, reversing an earlier decision to exempt the Alphabet-owned video-sharing site and potentially setting up a legal challenge.

1 month ago
Asia & Pacific

Thailand accuses Cambodia of 'flagrant violation' of truce

The nations agreed a ceasefire starting Tuesday after five days of clashes killed at least 43 on both sides, as a long-standing dispute over contested border temples boiled over into open combat on their 800-kilometer frontier.

1 month ago
Asia & Pacific

Powerful quake in Russia's Far East causes tsunami, Japan and Hawaii order evacuations

A tsunami with a height of 3-4 meters was recorded in parts of Kamchatka, said Sergei Lebedev, regional minister for emergency situations, urging people to move away from the shoreline.

1 month ago
Asia & Pacific premium

Anwar hails Thai-Cambodian ceasefire as success for ASEAN diplomacy

As the leader of Malaysia, which holds ASEAN’s rotating chairmanship this year, Anwar Ibrahim helped broker what he described as an “immediate and unconditional ceasefire” between the Southeast Asian neighbors.

1 month ago
Asia & Pacific

Indonesia signs contract with Turkey to buy 48 KAAN fighter jets

In order to strengthen its air force, Jakarta also ordered 42 French Rafale jets worth $8.1 billion in 2022. It is also considering ordering China's J-10 fighter jets and continues talks to purchase the US-made F-15EX jets.

1 month ago

Today's ePost

Wed, September 17, 2025

Your Opinion Matters

Share your experiences, suggestions, and any issues you've encountered on The Jakarta Post. We're here to listen.

Enter at least 30 characters
0 / 30

Thank You

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We appreciate your feedback.