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Economy premium

Retail sales pick up in Ramadan despite consumer confidence drop

Respondents to the BI survey believe that sales will remain “relatively stable” in April and increase in July, driven by the school vacation “peak season” during that period.

18 minutes ago
Asia & Pacific

Troops guard Bangladesh depots as fuel crunch hits Asia

Even as governments move to limit the impact on fuel prices, lines have formed at petrol stations in countries including Vietnam, Pakistan and the Philippines, although the situation remains stable elsewhere. ...

2 hours ago
Middle East and Africa

How many people have been killed in the US-Israel war on Iran?

Here are the death tolls from the war as reported by countries as of March 9, more than a week after it began. Reuters has not independently verified these deaths.    ...

3 hours ago

The Latest

Warm Takes

Sorry for eating: The month of restraint and our urge to control

Ramadan asks us to practice restraint. But somewhere along the way, we started asking everyone else to practice it too.

3 hours ago
Middle East and Africa

Netanyahu warns 'we are not done yet' in Iran

"Our aspiration is to bring the Iranian people to cast off the yoke of tyranny; ultimately, it depends on them. But there is no doubt that with the actions taken so far, we are breaking their bones -- and we are not done yet," Netanyahu said during a visit to the National Health Command Centre on Monday night, according to a statement published Tuesday.

3 hours ago
Companies

Marriott Bonvoy and Bank Mandiri launch cornerstone collaboration

In a world where travel has become the norm, travelers are continuously searching for an experience that has the ability to enrich their adventures, without dealing with any obstacles or hassles. Therefore, businesses have to evolve and innovate in order to meet the expectations of their consumers.

4 hours ago
Americas

Trump, Putin talk of war and peace as US weighs easing Russian oil sanctions

The US and Israeli attack on Iran triggered the biggest spike in oil prices since the turmoil following Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, as Gulf producers reduce output after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

5 hours ago
Academia premium

A stronger work ethic won't fix advanced economies

What Merz witnessed in Hangzhou was not the product of longer working hours. It was the result of massive, directed investment.

5 hours ago
Economy premium

Govt may speed up biodiesel, ethanol fuel rollout as oil price soars

The government may accelerate plans to expand the use of biofuel and bioethanol as soaring global oil prices triggered by the Middle East conflict raise concern over the cost of imported fossil fuels.

5 hours ago
Middle East and Africa

Iran vows to fight 'as long as needed' as Trump says war will end 'soon'

The remarks from one of Iran's top leaders, who also ruled out negotiations with Washington, came as Tehran launched a new wave of attacks on US-allied Gulf nations hours after Trump's assurances of a swift end to the rapidly widening conflict.

5 hours ago
Quick Dispatch

Warm Ramadan culinary experience with Middle Eastern nuances at The Gaia Hotel Bandung

To celebrate the holy month of Ramadan, a meaningful time to gather with family and loved ones, The Gaia Hotel Bandung presents a “Royal Feast of Flavours,” a special iftar dining experience at Gaia Semeja Asian Kitchen. The program features a wide selection of authentic dishes infused with Middle Eastern flavors, designed to enrich the spirit of togetherness during the holy month.

10 hours ago
Asia & Pacific

Five Iran women soccer players take asylum in Australia

Five players, including captain Zahra Ghanbari, slipped away from the team hotel under the cover of darkness to claim sanctuary from Australian officials.

6 hours ago
Regulations

Indonesia’s nickel at a crossroads in the EV battery race

As non-nickel EV batteries gain ground globally, the strategy of developing nickel-based batteries is reaching a critical juncture.

6 hours ago
Middle East and Africa

Iran war poses 'existential questions' on international rules-based system : EU chief

Von der Leyen stressed that "there should be no tears shed for the Iranian regime".

7 hours ago
Academia premium

Why the world needs the Ocean Impact Summit

As the 2026 Ocean Impact Summit in Bali approaches, the global community faces a critical choice: bridge the massive financing gap for our oceans now or pay the staggering price of economic and environmental collapse later.

7 hours ago
Middle East and Africa

China says opposes any targeting of new Iran leader

China's foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun told reporters on Monday that Iran's decision to appoint the younger Khamenei was "based on its constitution".

7 hours ago
Markets

Oil falls as Trump predicts Middle East de-escalation

Oil prices fell on Tuesday after hitting an over three-year high in the prior session as US President Donald Trump predicted the war in the Middle East could end soon, easing concerns about prolonged disruptions to global oil supplies.

7 hours ago
Society

YouTube, TikTok engaging with government on child social media block

Indonesia will require platforms to deactivate "high risk" social media accounts for under 16s, according to a new ministerial regulation distributed on Monday.

8 hours ago
Academia premium

Gig workers’ fight for rights gains momentum from Geneva to Jakarta

The government should know that gig workers want rights equal to most employees and anything less than comprehensive employer-sponsored schemes is just not enough.

8 hours ago
Markets

Iran says oil blockade will continue until attacks end, Trump threatens to hit harder

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Tuesday they would not allow "one liter of oil" to be shipped from the Middle East if US and Israeli attacks continue, prompting a warning from President Donald Trump that the US would hit Iran much harder if it blocked exports from the vital energy-producing region.

8 hours ago
Academia premium

Reforming LPG subsidy scheme in uncertain times

As Middle East conflicts drive global price volatility, Indonesia must replace its outdated, "one-size-fits-all" LPG subsidy with a targeted direct-transfer system to protect both the poor and the state budget.

9 hours ago
Archipelago premium

Riau woman dies after allegedly being trafficked to scam compound in Cambodia

According to Susi’s parents, she left the country on Dec. 12, 2025, after accepting an offer from a man named Bram Silitonga, who was reportedly her boyfriend. She was promised work in Malaysia but was allegedly taken to Cambodia to work at an online scam compound.

10 hours ago
Academia premium

What gold’s relentless rise is telling us about the dollar

As gold surges past $5,200, the "exorbitant privilege" of the US dollar is facing a reckoning driven by policy overreach and a global trust deficit.

11 hours ago
Middle East and Africa premium

Indonesia calls for probe into Hormuz tugboat explosion

Indonesia has called on authorities in the United Arab Emirates and Oman to fully investigate last week’s explosion of the Mussafah 2 tugboat in the Strait of Hormuz involving five Indonesian nationals, as tensions escalate and attacks persist in the vital shipping lane. 

11 hours ago
Jakarta premium

Deadly Bantar Gebang collapse exposes Jakarta’s decades-long waste mismanagement

At least five people died and four went missing when a massive landslide tore through Bantar Gebang, Indonesia’s largest landfill, following hours of heavy rain on Sunday, exposing the deadly consequences of Jakarta’s chronic waste mismanagement.

11 hours ago
Politics premium

Women’s rights group backs lawsuit over minister’s denial of 1998 mass rape

Women’s rights group the Legal Aid Foundation of the Indonesian Women's Association for Justice (LBH APIK) said on Monday it will file an amicus curiae (friend of the court) brief this week in support of a lawsuit against Culture Minister Fadli Zon’s denial of the 1998 mass rapes. 

11 hours ago
Academia premium

The law of the jungle in the US-Israel war on Iran

The war is a stark reflection of the law of the jungle still operates within the international community. 

12 hours ago
Opinion premium

Analysis: Indonesia-US trade deal undermines halal certification

The provisions in the Indonesia-United States Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) have once again drawn public scrutiny. This time, the debate extends beyond tariff reductions to a more sensitive issue: the possible easing of halal certification requirements for US products entering the Indonesian market.

12 hours ago
Archipelago premium

South Sumatra faces backlash over plan to buy Rp 500 million pool tables for councilors

South Sumatra DPRD Secretary Aprizal said the procurement of the billiards tables was proposed by DPRD Speaker Andie, who also chairs the South Sumatra chapter of the All-Indonesia Billiards Sports Association (POBSI).

12 hours ago
Society premium

Indonesia sets three-month deadline for online child safety compliance

Social media and other digital platforms in Indonesia now have three months to assess child safety risks under a new government regulation, with users under 16 facing restrictions on high-risk services to curb exposure to harmful content and online exploitation.

12 hours ago

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