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Economy premium

Prabowo mulling “many” names for BI governor amid Destry’s rise

Anonymous sources said last week Prabowo had his eyes on Destry to win the race and her nomination would be made formal, according to reports from Bloomberg and Reuters.

1 hour ago
Asia & Pacific

Typhoon Dolphin set to hit China's east coast, triggering flood warnings

Typhoon Dolphin is set to make landfall on China's east coast overnight Sunday, bringing torrential rain and powerful winds, as authorities brace for flooding and landslides across a broad swathe of eastern China. ...

6 hours ago
Asia & Pacific

Accused Thai school shooter had watched violent content online, police say

The Thai teen behind a deadly school shooting outside Bangkok had an air gun confiscated by a teacher last year and had watched violent content online, police said on Sunday, as the government promised new safety protocols for schools. ...

6 hours ago

The Latest

Tech premium

BRIN pitches advancing nuclear, AI in meeting with Prabowo

During a meeting with the President on Aug. 6, the research agency presented its work in various fields to support the administration's development agenda, including a nuclear power ecosystem, AI technology including chip-making and potable water facilities.

8 hours ago
Middle East and Africa

Iran says deal on Strait of Hormuz is close but not enough to open the waterway

Agreement between Iran and Oman over the strait, which separates the two countries, is seen as vital to a wider deal to end the war, which began with U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran on February 28 and led to Tehran establishing a chokehold over the major energy export route.

13 hours ago
Regulations premium

Industrial limits hamper Indonesia's 100 GW solar push

The "aggressive" deadline of three years would likely backfire, pushing Indonesia into heavy reliance on imported solar components.

13 hours ago
Asia & Pacific

Typhoon Dolphin hits Japan's Okinawa, China shuts ports ahead of landfall

Five elderly people suffered non-life-threatening injuries, with three falling due to the wind, the Okinawan prefectural government said.

1 day ago
Society premium

Patient death, doctors' mockery expose healthcare cracks

The death of a National Health Insurance (JKN) patient after waiting hours for a hospital bed, coupled with insensitive social media remarks by healthcare workers responding to his earlier complaint, has intensified scrutiny of Indonesia's strained healthcare system and professional ethics.

1 day ago
Europe

EU tells Meta, TikTok to boost monitoring, fact-checking

A wave of social media disinformation is believed to have played a large part in the deadly rush of tens of thousands of men, women and children into Spain's north African territory, after a rumour that the Ceuta border was open spread on social media.

1 day ago
Academia premium

A new paradigm for foreign direct investment

Does foreign investment genuinely strengthen Indonesia's industrial capabilities, technological base and global competitiveness - or is it simply taking advantage of the country's large domestic market? 

1 day ago
Economy

Trump administration to invest $3 billion into minerals projects to boost defense supply

The White House needs critical minerals to replenish weapons stockpiles depleted during the Iran conflict and reduce US dependence on Chinese supply chains.

1 day ago
Politics premium

KPK investigates discrepancies in Forestry Minister bribe money return

The antigraft body also suspected Kuantan Singingi officials for bribing their Forestry Ministry counterparts S$12,500 pertaining to forest area conversion in the regency.

1 day ago
Academia premium

What Bangkok and Jakarta can teach each other about political survival

The recent bilateral summit in Jakarta was a master class in Southeast Asian statecraft, where the visiting Thai premier and the hosting Indonesian president showed off their diplomatic chops in the art of political survival.

1 day ago
Sports

Infantino allies rally as Norway FA chief demands FIFA president's resignation

Confederations and national associations continued to choose sides a week after Infantino abandoned his proposal to raise some $4.2 billion by selling off a stake in the commercial rights of the World Cup and other tournaments.

1 day ago
Academia

The long game: Why politics, not evidence alone, drives welfare reform in Indonesia

Democratic governments can pursue long-term improvements without abandoning politically salient commitments to social welfare.

1 day ago
Sports

Vietnam keep title defence on track in ASEAN Championship as Singapore advance

Indonesia have not won the title during the competition's 30-year history and the John Herdman-coached side exited with a whimper.

1 day ago
Academia premium

Tearing down the currency wall

Most of the world seems to misunderstand why global capital is not financing the developing world’s climate transition.

1 day ago
Archipelago premium

US, Indonesian first responders share expertise in Pacific Partnership

The activities included exchanging expertise, refining response procedures, subject matter expert engagements and disaster management workshops in Sibolga and Central Tapanuli, North Sumatra, on July 21-31.

1 day ago
Academia premium

What kind of leaders does Indonesia want?

While a public service academy has a place in the education ecosystem, nurturing future leaders that can navigate the country's positioning in the global arena of technology, innovation and business doesn't require building a whole new institution.

1 day ago
Middle East and Africa

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan sign defence pact amid regional war

Riyadh is looking to strengthen its security ties against the backdrop of war between the United States and Iran, which has drawn in surrounding nations and disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea.

1 day ago
Archipelago premium

Indonesia’s energy transition leaves coal communities struggling to adapt

In Muara Enim regency, the heart of South Sumatra's coal industry, the closure of mines has left local residents scrambling to find new livelihoods, while others continue to live with the economic hardship and environmental scars left behind by decades of mining.

1 day ago
Academia premium

Building an ASEAN that delivers: Why centrality requires capacity

ASEAN’s 60th anniversary next year offers an occasion for both reflecting on the progress it has made thus far and considering the transformative efforts it must undertake to fulfill one of its founder's visions: a Southeast Asia that stands on its own feet.

1 day ago
Opinion premium

Analysis: Panda Bond success tests its geopolitical balancing act

Indonesia's latest return to China's capital market has been met with overwhelming demand as the government successfully issued two tranches of yuan-denominated Panda Bonds totaling 7 billion yuan (Rp 18.6 trillion or US$1.1 billion) to help finance the 2026 state budget. The offering was oversubscribed by 2.4 times, underscoring continued confidence in Indonesia's fiscal outlook. However, the timing of the issuance has also attracted attention, as it comes amid heightened scrutiny over Indonesia's economic relations with major global powers.

1 day ago
Asia & Pacific premium

ASEAN faces defining moment amid great power rivalry, internal rifts

From the crisis in Myanmar and disputes in the South China Sea to growing competition among major powers, ASEAN's long-standing weaknesses in crisis management and collective decision-making have become increasingly apparent, raising questions about its ability to respond effectively.

1 day ago
Jakarta premium

Nearly 1,000 weapons found at South Jakarta school

The Jakarta Police confirmed that only one piece was confirmed as a live firearm, while the other 995 weapons were air guns.

1 day ago
Editorial premium

ASEAN at 59, time to deliver

As the Association of Southeast Asian Nations turns 59, it should use the occasion to reflect on both its past progress and current challenges to determine future delivery in view of its diamond jubilee next year.

1 day ago
Economy premium

Poverty falls, but the line is too low, economists say

Economists say the country's poverty line no longer reflects actual living costs and are urging the government to revise it as soon as possible.

1 day ago
Companies

Meat packer JBS to partner Danantara arm in joint venture

JBS has agreed ​to form a ‌joint venture with PT Danantara (DIM), an ​arm of ​Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund, ⁠to pursue ​investments in protein ​production across Indonesia, Southeastern Asia, Australia and New ​Zealand, it ​said on Friday.

2 days ago
Economy

Between the commodification of nature and biocultural violence

As Indonesia enters a new chapter in biodiversity financing, experts caution against repeating the errors of the carbon market.

2 days ago
Archipelago

Indonesia battles Mount Bromo wildfire as El Nino takes root

The fire started Monday near Mount Bromo in East Java, one of Indonesia's most visited tourist destinations but now closed until further notice.

2 days ago

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Sat, August 8, 2026

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