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Companies 4 days ago

Norway sovereign wealth fund drops Eramet over environmental fears in Indonesia

Managed by the country's central bank Norges Bank and fueled by its vast energy revenues, the fu...

Middle East and Africa 4 days ago

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Prabowo flies to Doha to support Qatari emir after Israeli attack

Indonesia has reaffirmed its support for Qatar and called for diplomatic efforts toward a just ...

Academia 4 days ago

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Analysis: When Shell runs dry, Pertamina steps back in

Shortages have gripped Indonesia once again, with Shell, BP and Vivo fuel stations running low in se...

Economy 4 days ago

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Unrest lays bare grievances over social mobility, equality

Social mobility, sociologists note, could be restored through better access to education and more jo...

Politics 4 days ago

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Calls for open, transparent process on asset bill

Following a string of violent protests across the country, the House of Representatives included the...

Editorial 5 days ago

Stages of resistance

For years, the state’s approach aligned more closely with regimes that repress rather than pro...

Regulations 5 days ago

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Ethanol import easing leaves bitter taste for sugarcane farmers

Experts warned that the regulation could further hurt the domestic ethanol downstream sector, even a...

Archipelago 5 days ago

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Police investigate explosion in South Tangerang that injured seven

According to Victor, the explosion occurred at around 5 a.m., nearly leveling four houses and causin...

Archipelago 5 days ago

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Batam prosecutors seek one year for activist in Satpol PP defamation case

A 61-year-old social activist in Batam is facing a one-year sentence in a defamation trial for contr...

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Govt grants 25% local content boost for building local factories

The new formula introduces a tiered system where companies will receive additional credit for labor ...

Companies 5 days ago

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Pertamina exploring Pelita Air-Garuda Indonesia merger

The proposed plan to merge Pertamina's Pelita Air and national carrier Garuda Indonesia is part ...

Regulations 5 days ago

Govt seizes part of nickel site in Weda Bay over forest violations

Weda Bay Nickel is a joint venture of Indonesia's Antam and Singapore-based Strand Minerals, who...

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Taiwan raises alert over cancer-causing chemical in Indomie

Taiwan’s Center for Food Safety (CFS) is reviewing all related product lines to determine wh...

Economy 5 days ago

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Moody’s flags fiscal risks after shift in finance chief

While the new finance minister has promised not to make any major changes to next year's draft b...

Companies 5 days ago

Hyundai battery plant start-up delayed by months following US raid, CEO says

A battery plant co-owned by Hyundai Motor is facing a minimum start-up delay of two to three months ...

Academia 5 days ago

Europe could escape the bond ‘doom loop’, US not so much

Unlike European countries, the US appears to have no interest in decreasing its deficits.

Lifestyle 5 days ago

The Gramercy Phase 2 fulfil demands of modern and refined lifestyle

Jakarta’s affluent couples and individuals are increasingly drawn to exclusive landed homes th...

Art & Culture 5 days ago

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Heri Dono, the beloved wizard of contemporary art

Blending mythology, politics and boundless imagination, the artist’s fantastical creation cont...

Science & Tech 5 days ago

Speckled Martian rocks 'clearest sign' yet of ancient life

The Perseverance Mars rover collected the "Sapphire Canyon" rock samples in July 2024 from...

Academia 5 days ago

Deadly Nepal protests reflect Gen Z activism across Asia

Nepal's so-called Gen Z protests, which resemble similar youth-led protests in the region, have ...

Archipelago 5 days ago

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Prosecutors seek 18 months to 3 years in prison for medical residency bullying case

Aulia’s death has sent shockwaves across the country and brought national attention to the wid...

Archipelago 5 days ago

Death toll from Bali, East Nusa Tenggara floods rises to 19

Torrential rain since late Tuesday triggered floods and landslides in seven districts across Bali, t...

Editorial 5 days ago

Purbaya’s thankless task

Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa begins his job as the country’s new finance minister at a tough moment, a...

Academia 5 days ago

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Cracking the shadow economy to meet 2026 revenue goals

The World Bank has estimated that Indonesia’s underground economy, a vast, hidden reservoir fl...

Asia & Pacific 5 days ago

Crime syndicates may be setting up scam centre in Timor Leste, UN says

The industry involves sprawling compounds housing tens of thousands of workers, many of them tr...

Politics 5 days ago

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Vice President Gibran, Titiek tout govt synergy with Batam work visit

In their second joint work visit to date, the Vice President and fisheries commission chair Titiek, ...

Archipelago 5 days ago

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Foreign drug smuggling suspects face death penalty in Bali

The suspects allegedly smuggled more than 3 kilograms of illicit substances, consisting of 1.3 ...

Academia 5 days ago

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Fighting poverty must not stop

Combating poverty is not just a moral imperative, it is also crucial for economic stability, co...

Economy 5 days ago

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Industry pushes swift action on radioactive shrimp scare

The government noted that only a few accredited laboratories are currently capable of advanced ...

Middle East and Africa 5 days ago

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Prabowo to highlight Palestine at UNGA

President Prabowo Subianto will use his debut at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) this mon...

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