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Middle East and Africa

Khamenei funeral procession begins in Tehran

The ceremonies offer Iran an opportunity to project resilience after five weeks of war with the United States and Israel, while attention remains focused on Khamenei's successor, his son Mojtaba Khamenei, who has not appeared in public since taking power.

1 minute ago
Sports

England, Norway advance at World Cup

A day of gripping drama on and off the field was crowned by an epic contest at Mexico City's Estadio Azteca as 10-man England dug deep to defeat Mexico 3-2 in a match that more than lived up to the hype. ...

28 minutes ago
Academia premium

Policy discipline needed to tackle economic pressure points

Global central banks are facing a high-stakes balancing act as surging public debt, supply shocks and AI-driven market speculation threaten long-term price stability. To prevent economic contagion, policymakers must take decisive action before these deep financial fault lines reach a critical tipping point. ...

36 minutes ago

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Academia premium

The 5Es of economic growth and impact on exchange rates (part 3)

Indonesia’s economic future hinges on the "Five Es", Energy, Exports, E-commerce, Equity and Employment, but structural vulnerabilities and capital flight threaten to stall its momentum. To escape the middle-income trap and unlock its massive demographic dividend, the nation must pivot from legacy economic models toward genuine sustainability, robust market governance, and job-ready education.

1 hour ago
Markets

Asian shares slip as earnings loom, oil weighed by supply

Asian share markets eased on Monday as caution took hold ahead of a crucial earnings season for the artificial intelligence sector, while the potential for increased supply weighed on oil prices and promised relief from inflationary pressures.

1 hour ago
Companies

Less Hassle, More Flavor: Uncover the City with Gojek’s Jalan Jajan

School holidays are officially here, bringing with them comes the perfect excuse to rediscover our own neighborhood. This season, Gojek is transforming the way Indonesians explore their cities with the launch of Jalan Jajan, a curated, hyper-local recommendation playbook embedded right inside the Gojek app while championing local business.

2 hours ago
Academia premium

The case for investing in palm oil smallholders

Indonesia has the potential to increase its GDP from CPO exports by Rp 70.3 trillion if independent smallholders skills and knowledge are improved.

2 hours ago
Politics premium

Pardoned convicts trained for food security jobs, minister says

The government previously mulled over allowing former inmates who received presidential pardon to join the Defense Ministry’s reserve component (Komcad) program, but it was scrapped due to legal issues pertaining to existing regulations.

3 hours ago
Academia premium

250 years of American state capitalism

Time to reckon with one of the great myths of American economic life: that the country’s prosperity was built on laissez-faire capitalism.

3 hours ago
Academia premium

Rethinking how Indonesia funds its universities

Improving lecturers' welfare requires more than raising salaries. It requires rethinking how higher education itself is financed.

4 hours ago
Society premium

‘Izin’ and ‘Siap!’: Military lingo creeps into civilian life

The use of military-related language such as ‘siap!’ (ready) among civilians in formal and casual settings has been common at a time when the military is expanding its role into civilian affairs across the country.

5 hours ago
Sports

Haaland knocks Brazil out of World Cup as Norway reach quarters

Haaland's brace took him level with Lionel Messi on seven goals for the tournament as Norway booked a showdown against either co-hosts Mexico or England in Miami on July 11.

5 hours ago
Asia & Pacific premium

Modi’s Jakarta visit seeks to strengthen Indonesia-India ties

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to arrive in Jakarta on Monday evening for a two-day state visit expected to deepen cooperation in key sectors from defense to energy, as the two Indo-Pacific nations seek to build on renewed momentum in their strategic partnership.

5 hours ago
Academia premium

The Asian significance of Modi in Indonesia

As Prime Minister Modi heads to Jakarta amid a shifting global order, India and Indonesia are poised to transform their historical ties into a powerhouse strategic partnership spanning everything from missile deals to a new Indo-Pacific democratic alliance.

5 hours ago
Opinion premium

Analysis: SAL reversal: Policy flexibility or policy uncertainty?

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa's decision to reverse course on the placement of the budget surplus balance (SAL) warrants closer scrutiny. While the move may reflect policymakers' willingness to respond to changing market conditions, it also raises a more fundamental question: Does frequent policy recalibration strengthen confidence by demonstrating flexibility, or does it undermine the certainty that the financial system depends on?

5 hours ago
Archipelago premium

Indonesia, France discuss expansion of submarine cooperation

PT PAL Indonesia is not only focused on the Scorpene Evolved-class, but also looking ahead to more advanced platforms in terms of weapon systems and capabilities

5 hours ago
Politics premium

Graft probe draws scrutiny over police, military roles in free meals program

The widening corruption probe into President Prabowo Subianto’s free nutritious meal program has implicated a police brigadier general and a military officer, intensifying scrutiny over active-duty personnel in government welfare programs.

5 hours ago
Regulations premium

Danantara's new fund risks reopening old infrastructure funding pitfalls

Corporate filings show Danantara chief technology officer Sigit Puji Sentosa is expected to lead new fund DDMF, while Rachmat Kaimuddin, currently deputy for basic infrastructure coordination at the Office of the Coordinating Infrastructure and Regional Development Minister, has been appointed to its executive team.

6 hours ago
Archipelago premium

Malaysia deports more Indonesians as part of Program M

The deportations were part of Malaysia’s Program M, a two-year collaboration between the Malaysian Immigration Department and Indonesian diplomatic missions in Peninsular Malaysia to facilitate the repatriation of 7,200 Indonesian illegal migrant workers.

6 hours ago
Editorial premium

An unpatriotic proposition

Coming so soon after Indonesia drew a disapproving global eye toward its financial market and economic policymaking, perhaps the legal protections afforded to buyers of Patriot and Merah Putih bonds in the amended law demands a rethink, if not an overhaul.

6 hours ago
Archipelago premium

Jatiwaringin landfill emergency status in force until July 14

Forestry Ministry deploys the Manggala Agni team of forest firemen to reach hotspots below the landfill surface.

6 hours ago
Middle East and Africa premium

Indonesia sends ambassador to funeral of Iran’s Khamenei

Indonesia has sent its ambassador as a representative attending the funeral of Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed at the start of the United States-Israeli war on Iran.

19 hours ago
Regulations premium

Industry backs biometric SIM card registration, seeks lower fees

As Indonesia begins biometric SIM card registration for new subscribers, operators and cybersecurity experts say the policy's success will depend on infrastructure readiness, digital literacy and strong data protection.  

19 hours ago
Asia & Pacific

New South Wales third Australian state to confirm H5N1 bird flu case

New South Wales became Australia's third state to confirm a case of H5N1 bird flu after authorities said a migratory seabird found near a coastal town returned a positive result for the highly pathogenic virus.

22 hours ago
Companies premium

Australian firm to invest $350m to build RI's first battery precursor plant

The planned investment by Queensland-based Pure Battery Technologies (PBT) is intended to fill the gap in the domestic supply chain by building capacity to produce battery precursor materials, one of the highest-value segments in the nickel industry.

23 hours ago
Americas

Trump gives campaign-style speech for US 250th anniversary

President Donald Trump marked the 250th anniversary of the United States on Saturday with a campaign-style speech that repeated his calls for new voting restrictions, warned that "communists" could gain ground in the country and cycled through what he touted as his achievements.

23 hours ago
Sports

France battle past Paraguay to set up Morocco World Cup showdown

Kylian Mbappe scored from the penalty spot as France overcame searing heat and stubborn defense to beat Paraguay 1-0 and set up a World Cup quarter-final against Morocco on Saturday.

1 day ago
Middle East and Africa

Mass grief in Iran at Khamenei funeral after US, Israel war killing

Dressed in black and draped in the red, white and green flags of the Islamic Republic of Iran, mourners held up portraits of Khamenei and his son and successor, Mojtaba.

1 day ago
Economy

Europe's baked rice bowl seeks escape from drought

Pavia is at the heart of Italy's rice-making industry. The province regularly produces nearly 5 million tonnes of the grain each year. But this year there was not enough spring rain and its rice farmers are despondent.

1 day ago
Politics premium

Plan for a new climate body met with opposition

After a meeting with the United Kingdom Climate Change Committee (UK CCC), Environment Minister Mohammad Jumhur Hidayat raised a plan to form a similar independent body in Indonesia to strengthen the country’s climate actions.

1 day ago

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Mon, July 6, 2026

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