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Archipelago 1 day ago

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Regions mull remote work, halting programs ahead of 2026 central funding cuts

The government has allocated just Rp 693 trillion for regional transfers next year, leaving local le...

Academia 1 day ago

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Analysis: Erick’s political future at risk amid Indonesia’s World Cup woes

With Indonesia’s national soccer team failing to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Erick Th...

Society 1 day ago

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Prabowo to allocate seized money to fund LPDP scholarships

During a cabinet meeting on Oct 20, the day of his administration’s one-year anniversary,...

Regulations 1 day ago

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Doubts over Bali’s readiness to become a financial hub

The government has set its sights on turning Bali into a global financial hub as it seeks to move fo...

Politics 1 day ago

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Prabowo-Gibran administration gets low scores

As President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka marked their first year in o...

Editorial 1 day ago

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Many titles, same few holders

If Prabowo wants a mission-driven government, or simply aims to consolidate political support, he sh...

Economy 1 day ago

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Indonesia to build ‘national car’ within three years: Prabowo

The President envisions all top-level government officials switching to domestically produced cars t...

Politics 1 day ago

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Prabowo’s first year shows steep human rights decline

While the President has touted short-term economic achievements, Amnesty said the administration has...

Companies 2 days ago

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Tempo Scan Group founder Kartini Muljadi passes away at 95

One of Indonesia's wealthiest businesswomen, Kartini Muljadi, passed away on Monday evening.

Economy 2 days ago

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Navigating the storm in the multi-finance industry

Amid the slowdown in financing growth this year, the multifinance industry needs to find new strateg...

Science & Tech 2 days ago

Don't ask AI how to vote, says Dutch watchdog

The four chatbots tested by the AP tended to advise people to vote for parties on the left or on the...

Markets 2 days ago

Australia rare earths deal is a start but won't shake China dominance any time soon

The White House said US investments into Australia would unlock deposits of critical minerals w...

Americas 2 days ago

Trump demolishes part of White House

Work crews began tearing down part of the East Wing on Monday as the former property mogul said work...

Asia & Pacific 2 days ago

Hardliner Takaichi elected as Japanese premier, shattering glass ceiling

Takaichi had enough votes to get the premiership, but to govern effectively she will need the backin...

Europe 2 days ago

Louvre heist: five things to know about missing jewellery

The stolen pieces span two centuries of history and belonged to queens and empresses of France.

Asia & Pacific 2 days ago

Indonesia to repatriate British grandmother on death row

Sandiford, a grandmother, was sentenced to death on the island of Bali in 2013 after she was convict...

Europe 2 days ago

Trump's hopes for swift summit with Putin may be stalled

Trump has repeatedly said he wants peace in Ukraine though he has also said finding it has been hard...

Companies 2 days ago

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BCA readies Rp 5 trillion share buyback to stabilize stock price

The buyback, set to run from Oct. 22 to Jan. 19, 2026, comes as the company announced its third-quar...

Academia 2 days ago

'Juiced out' bonds pushing money elsewhere?

The market mood of the moment is whether bubbles are being blown in riskier markets by loose fiscal ...

Academia 2 days ago

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Seeing the world through ‘unimportant things’

Disputes and wars are not the only threats to stability. There are issues that are not limited to on...

Academia 2 days ago

How an international security force in post-war Gaza could work

An international stabilization force is a central plank in the plans for post-war Gaza that have bee...

Style 2 days ago

The good, the bad and the gatekeep: How gender nonconformity is for everyone

Still an alien concept to many, dressing against gender norms can bring freedom to someone no matter...

Economy 2 days ago

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Whoosh success about more than financial balance, says China

The Chinese government has made a statement regarding the debt of the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed rai...

Academia 2 days ago

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Indonesia’s UNGA climate pledge faces real test at home

While the President's address at the 80th UNGS signaled ambition, implementing the 2025-2034 RUP...

Economy 2 days ago

LPEI business forum highlights BRICS market strategy for local exporters

Reaffirming its support for local businesses looking to expand into the global market, Indonesia Exi...

Academia 2 days ago

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Rediscovering ‘pesantren’ subculture amid public scrutiny

Most pesantren (Islamic boarding schools) are evolving organically, seeking to balance their heritag...

Sports 2 days ago

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World gymnasts battle with flair in Jakarta's historic championships

The Indonesia Arena is playing host to the first World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Southeas...

Jakarta 2 days ago

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Enthusiasm greets Ragunan night zoo

Offering a rare chance to witness nocturnal wildlife, the Ragunan Zoo in South Jakarta has drawn tho...

Academia 2 days ago

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Prabowo's securitization regime, how far will it go?

The provisions regarding military operations other than war are ambiguous, with implementation regul...

Archipelago 2 days ago

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Four Medan cops detained after arresting politician in mistaken identity case

The four policemen wrongfully detained North Sumatra NasDem Party chairman Iskandar at Kualanamu Int...

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