Indonesia faces exposure to global battery minerals it does not control and a domestic strategy that is increasingly centered on a single mineral at a time of rapid technological change.

Asian stocks rose on Wednesday, buoyed by Japanese shares, as investors braced for a snap election in Japan that could lead to more fiscal stimulus, while worries about central bank independence and benign US inflation data whipsawed currencies.

The return of the Dubois Collection from the Netherlands places Indonesia at the heart of human evolution studies, opening new ground for research and public education.

Soon, if not already, reliable, affordable electricity will confer the decisive advantage in the sector.

X has reassured the government that its artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok, will not be able to be used for pornographic purposes and enforce accounts found of misusing the platform for illicit purposes, according to Communications and Digital Ministry.

The case started in 2020 when an Indonesian was charged with murdering a friend of his as charged with Article 302 of the Malaysian Penal Code. 

Washington's attack and continuing discourse on Venezuela has stripped the neocolonial rhetoric of its pretenses, openly signaling the revival of unapologetic empire to the US under Trump.

After decades of relying on Dutch colonial regulations, Indonesia finally has its own Criminal Code (KUHP), which came into effect on Jan. 2. While the government claims the new KUHP reflects modern legal standards, critics say it retains significant gaps, particularly regarding potential conflict between law enforcement practices and human rights protections.

Laid off in October 2024, workers did not receive their rights after the company ceased operations in March.

A decade after the deadly Sarinah attack that shook the nation, Indonesia has seen a gradual decline in conventional terrorist incidents, though authorities warn that extremist threats are shifting to cyberspace.

Joint SAR teams remain on standby at disaster sites and will be deployed if new information emerges on the whereabouts of missing persons. 

Herdman is known for his belief in strong collective spirit and "mental toughness", which demands players maximize their physical potential.

The default rate of peer-to-peer lending in the fintech industry has worsened, with the ratio of 90 days past due (TWP90) loans to total loans standing at 4.33 percent in November, up from 2.52 percent in November 2024, according to Financial Authority Services (OJK) data.  

The former Indonesian’ finance minister’s appointment will bring valuable perspective thanks to her distinguished experience in economic and development policy, the foundation said.

Two of Asia’s brightest talents enter 2026 from opposite directions, with China’s Li Haotong resurgent and South Korea’s Tom Kim searching for his way back.

Persistent heavy rainfall across West and Central Java has triggered flooding and landslides with coastal areas bearing the greatest impact due to ongoing erosion. The situation is expected to continue in the coming days.

Total bilateral trade with Iran stood at merely $206.9 million in 2023, according to the Trade Ministry.

The former midfield maestro was expected to overhaul Madrid's game with a cerebral and tactically adroit approach, but his team flattered to deceive.

Industry associations are concerned about a drastic cut to this year's beef import quota for private companies, warning of potential layoffs, stymied domestic competition and negative impacts on the market and consumers.

Questions about the fate of the Nusantara capital city project have lingered since Prabowo took office in October 2024.

Trump nominated Powell as Fed chair during his first presidency. Powell's term as chair ends in May, but he could stay on the Fed's board until 2028.

During the 2015-2024 period, wages grew by 16.1 percent in compound annual growth rate (CAGR), significantly outpacing productivity per worker, which increased by only 2.4 percent.

Former prime minister Kevin Rudd, who departs his post on March 31 to become president of the Asia Society think tank in New York, had sharply criticised Trump while he was out of office.

The long-awaited Balikpapan refinery upgrade, beset by multiple delays since the project broke ground in 2018, came onstream on Monday in a ceremony led by the President, with the energy ministry hailing the integrated facility's potential to significantly reduce fuel imports.

The G20 has done exactly what it was set up to do; the problem is that the capitalist financial system is no longer sufficient to address the challenges of today's world.

Bulgaria has finally completed its full integration into the euro area, a journey that began with its membership of the European Union in 2007. What does the full integration mean for this nature-rich, beautiful country in the Balkans, which borders the Black Sea, and how can this benefit Indonesia?

From cyberpunk classics to rural dramas, these Japanese Film Festival picks show why the country’s cinema continues to resonate far beyond its borders.