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Economy 2 months ago

Relief as US Congress averts government shutdown

The United States averted a government shutdown with hours to spare Friday as lawmakers already reel...

What we're watching 2 months ago

Seventeen, ‘Right Here’: The concert that made me a CARAT

I walked into Seventeen’s concert a casual listener; I walked out swept up in the energy and d...

Archipelago 2 months ago

Former Ngada Police chief named sexual assault, drug suspect

The National Police’s Criminal Investigation Department (Bareskrim) has the former local ...

Lifestyle 2 months ago

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Lebaran 2025 looks: Earthy tones, timeless styles and everyday confidence

Several renowned modest wear labels and designers unveiled an array of stunning Raya collections in ...

Archipelago 2 months ago

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Two volcanoes in East Java erupt, triggering local advisories

Mount Raung, located on the border of Banyuwangi, Bondowoso and Jember regencies, erupted around 7:0...

Economy 2 months ago

Danantara equation: Investment, governance, test of credibility

Nearly three weeks have passed since the much-anticipated launch of Danantara, Indonesia’s lat...

Archipelago 2 months ago

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Central Java races to find land for Sekolah Rakyat

The Central Java governor has said the province is tackling the challenge of locating 5-10 hectares ...

Economy 2 months ago

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RI per capita emissions increasing but remain below ASEAN average

Indonesia’s per capita emissions, while still lower than the world’s major emitters, are...

Society 2 months ago

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Tangerang sea barrier exposes conflicting land permit laws

A study conducted by the Indonesia Ocean Justice Initiative (IOJI) has found confl...

Academia 2 months ago

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Analysis: Indonesia launches first bullion banks to retain more value domestically

Indonesia has launched its first bullion banks by licensing Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI) and state-o...

Politics 2 months ago

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PDI-P’s Hasto hears bribery, obstruction of justice indictment

Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) prosecutors allege Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (...

Society 2 months ago

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Government expects smaller ‘mudik’ amid bleak economy

The government is expecting a significant drop in the number of people partaking in the Idul Fitri t...

Editorial 2 months ago

Long live Indonesia Raya

In commemoration of National Music Day on March 9, the Culture Ministry released an “Indonesia...

Archipelago 2 months ago

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Three killed in tanker explosion in East Java

Lamongan Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Bobby A. Condroputra said the tanker suffered four separate exp...

Politics 2 months ago

Govt still studying how to finance Prabowo’s 70,000 cooperatives

President Prabowo Subianto’s plan to build 70,000 village cooperatives could disrupt conv...

Society 2 months ago

Prabowo invites universities to drive research, national progress

President Prabowo Subianto held a four-hour discussion on Thursday with hundreds of leaders of publi...

Society 2 months ago

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Family calls for better protection of WR Supratman’s legacy

The family of Wage Rudolf Soepratman, the composer of the national anthem “Indonesia Raya&rdqu...

Regulations 2 months ago

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Lawmakers, businesses want tourism board like Singapore's, Malaysia’s

Lawmakers and business associations have urged the government to set up an Indonesian tourism board ...

Tech 2 months ago

Indonesia issues permits for five Apple iPhone 16 models

The issuance of the permits follows last month's announcement of more than US$300 million i...

Society 2 months ago

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Indonesia plans launch of forestry-based carbon offset trade soon

The government stopped cross-border carbon trade in late 2021, wanting to prioritise meeting its own...

Companies 2 months ago

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Local cheese producer to double output with new factory

The cheese producer is a subsidiary of food and beverage manufacturing giant PT Garudafood Putr...

Asia & Pacific 2 months ago

South Korea reports first foot-and-mouth disease case in nearly two years

The case, the first in the country since May 2023, was reported in a cattle farm in the southwestern...

Society 2 months ago

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Indonesia predicted to have normal dry season in 2025

The dry season will start in most areas in April and is expected to reach its peak in June up until ...

Middle East and Africa 2 months ago

US and Israel look to Africa for resettling Palestinians from Gaza

Officials from Sudan, Somalia and the breakaway region of Somaliland were contacted regarding the pr...

Politics 2 months ago

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Ex-Bank BJB chief named graft suspect in botched advertising case

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) alleges that former Bank BJB president director Yuddy Re...

Companies 2 months ago

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Freeport projects 9.8% drop in net profit this year to $3.7b

PTFI has forecast a 7.2 percent decline in copper output as well as a 9.2 percent decline in gold ou...

Politics 2 months ago

Dasco dispels rumor of Sri Mulyani's resignation

The House Deputy Speaker has dismissed a growing rumor that the finance minister plans to resign, sa...

Economy 2 months ago

Major US toymaker speeds up relocation plans to Indonesia, Vietnam

California-based MGA Entertainment, which makes its Bratz and L.O.L. Surprise! dolls and other toys ...

Academia 2 months ago

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The key to universal energy access is green

Distributed renewable energy technologies offer a promising solution, providing underserved communit...

Americas 2 months ago

Trump advisor seeks to cut contracts with AFP, Reuters and AP

In a post on X announcing the move to cut the contracts with Agence France-Presse (AFP), Reuters and...

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