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Editorial 1 day ago

Climbing should never kill

In the aftermath of the Rinjani tragedy, many hikers have criticized Indonesia’s tourism syste...

Parents 1 day ago

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From chalkboards to chatbots: Education in the age of AI

From modular learning to machine-powered mentorship, the education system is evolving to prepare stu...

Regulations 2 days ago

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Drivers, customers wary of ride hailing fare hike plan

The proposal follows a major driver protest in May, during which drivers demanded higher fares and l...

Regulations 2 days ago

Trump to start informing countries of US tariffs Friday

"My inclination is to send a letter out and say what tariff they're going to be paying,&quo...

Archipelago 2 days ago

South Sumatra court dismisses peatland fires lawsuit

Eleven plaintiffs filed a lawsuit in Palembang, demanding damages from three plantation companies.

Regulations 2 days ago

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Govt expands microloans to boost housing, sugarcane farming

The government has allocated Rp 13 trillion (US$803.11 million) for renovation loans and Rp 117 tril...

Jakarta 2 days ago

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Jakarta cancels Car Free Night trial

The city administration previously planned to hold the Jakarta Muharram Festival with a torch parade...

Companies 2 days ago

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Jasa Marga pours Rp 116b into Whoosh to offset losses

According to KAI’s financial report, the Indonesian SOE consortium in Whoosh operation recorde...

Regulations 2 days ago

China says US lifted some export curbs

"Currently, both teams are working quickly to implement the results outlined in the London fram...

Europe 2 days ago

Trump disappointed by call with Putin

US attempts to end Russia's war in Ukraine through diplomacy have largely stalled, and Trum...

Science & Tech 2 days ago

Why is there no life on Mars? Rover finds a clue

A discovery made by a NASA rover has offered a clue for this mystery, new research said Wednesday, s...

Academia 2 days ago

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Financing for development must account for women

Women’s options for improving their own economic circumstances are limited, not least because ...

Markets 2 days ago

Stocks wobble, dollar edges down with tariff deadline in focus

The dollar retraced some of Thursday's gains with US markets already shut for the week, as trade...

Americas 2 days ago

EPA puts 139 employees on leave after they criticized Trump's policies

The letter was made public earlier this week and titled as a "Declaration of Dissent...

Academia 2 days ago

Bali to Biarritz: Surf spot overcrowding and protecting the essence of catching a wave

Surf overtourism has led to conflicts over how beaches are used and concerns over social and environ...

Culture and Entertainment 2 days ago

Jakarta: A ‘city of cinema’ in the making

Jakarta has the potential to become a City of Cinema. But it needs more than a vision; it needs a sy...

Archipelago 2 days ago

Rescuers widen search for missing after ferry sinks near Bali

The ferry carrying at least 65 people, including passengers and crew, was making a five-kilometre (3...

Archipelago 2 days ago

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‘Why we choose to stay’: The volunteers building a future in Asmat

Three people share their experiences of choosing to do volunteer work in Agats, Asmat Regency, South...

Archipelago 2 days ago

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Children of the mangroves: Keeping education, health accessible in Asmat

With one of the lowest road densities and highest school dropout rates in the country, Asmat’s...

Academia 2 days ago

Asian universities rise in global sustainability leadership rankings

Amid global SDG funding gaps, Asian universities are stepping up as leaders in sustainable finance, ...

Archipelago 2 days ago

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Swamps, speedboats and survival: Life in remote Asmat

A 2024 government report paints a bleak picture: only 14.8 percent of children in Asmat stay in scho...

Science & Tech 2 days ago

Newly spotted comet is third interstellar object seen in our solar system

According to US space agency NASA, the interloper - named 3I/ATLAS - was first spotted on Tuesday by...

Americas 2 days ago

US, Colombia recall top diplomats as rift deepens

Washington went first, recalling its charge d'affaires John McNamara "following baseless an...

Academia 2 days ago

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From ballot boxes to bits and bytes, e-voting is Indonesia's next democratic milestone

Digital systems can uphold the foundational principles of democratic voting, confidentiality, securi...

Academia 2 days ago

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Will Google stay committed to Indonesia's publisher rights?

Only days after Google News Showcase was launched in Indonesia, Google abruptly terminated multi-yea...

Regulations 2 days ago

Trump wins major victory as Congress passes flagship bill

The bill is expected to pile an extra $3.4 trillion over a decade onto US' fast-growing def...

Archipelago 2 days ago

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Suspect linked to robbery of Ukrainian in Bali added to Interpol Red List

The Bali Police are hunting a new suspect in connection with the December 2024 abduction and robbery...

Companies 2 days ago

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Indonesia, Saudi Arabia ink $27b deals in energy, mineral sectors

Danantara has signed additional deals with private companies in Saudi Arabia, which has emerged as I...

Academia 2 days ago

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Navigating religious harmony in the age of social media

Nearly 30 percent of Indonesians, especially Gen Z and Millennial cohorts, now access religious know...

Academia 2 days ago

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Analysis: Indonesia’s competitiveness ranking falls amid weakening fundamentals

Indonesia’s position in the World Competitiveness Ranking (WCR) has dropped significantly, acc...

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