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Markets

Dollar at 2-month highs as markets weigh rate hikes, Iran diplomacy

The dollar rose to its strongest level in two months on Wednesday on prospects of interest rate hikes in the near term, although easing oil prices could alter the global inflation and monetary policy outlook.

33 minutes ago
Asia & Pacific

Cambodia no 'safe haven' for scams, Prime Minister tells anti-fraud summit

Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Manet said the country would not be a haven for transnational scam syndicates as he opened a global conference on cyberfraud on Wednesday, where the government is keen to showcase its crackdown on the multibillion-dollar scam industry. ...

1 hour ago
Asia & Pacific

Taiwan, human rights 'red lines' for China, ambassador says ahead of Trump, Xi meeting

Taiwan and human rights are "red lines" for China that cannot be crossed, the country's ambassador to the US warned on Wednesday, striking a firm tone ahead of this week's leadership summit in Washington. ...

2 hours ago

The Latest

Asia & Pacific

Typhoon Dujuan leaves 7 dead in Japan from landslides, flooding

Typhoon Dujuan left seven people dead with five others still missing Tuesday after the storm triggered landslides and flooding in the greater Tokyo area, Kyodo News reported, citing authorities.

4 hours ago
Companies premium

Govt grants Bayan additional coal quota after Haji Isam buys stake

Prior to Haji Isam’s stake acquisition, Bayan Resources notified customers of a force majeure situation on Sept. 11 after approval for its revised coal production quota had not been issued.

4 hours ago
Europe

Trump, Greenland, Denmark sign deal in bid to end Arctic standoff

US President Donald Trump signed a security deal Tuesday with the leaders of Greenland and Denmark, cooling temperatures after his contentious calls to acquire the autonomous Danish territory.

5 hours ago
Academia premium

Diversification, not alignment: Reading Indonesia's Russia tilt

By courting Vladimir Putin as a strategic counterweight to Beijing, President Prabowo Subianto is reviving Indonesia’s non-aligned doctrine—hedging against Chinese dominance by adding a risky, sanctions-heavy third pole to Jakarta's geopolitical chessboard.

5 hours ago
Americas

UN chief calls for AI curbs and end to wars in his last assembly address

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres used his final address to the General Assembly on Tuesday to urge world leaders to regulate artificial intelligence, end wars, focus on climate change and overhaul UN institutions.

5 hours ago
Tech

US warns Australia's social media algorithm reforms risk 'facilitating censorship'

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the proposed measure was not intended to grant governments greater authority, but rather to restore individuals' control over their content choices.

6 hours ago
Middle East and Africa

Trump threatens to annihilate Iran as diplomats push for deal at UN

US President Donald Trump warned on Tuesday that he could annihilate Iran if there is no deal to end the war, but also suggested an agreement could come soon amid a diplomatic push at the United Nations.

6 hours ago
Quick Dispatch

Art Jakarta returns in October with new exhibitions

Art Jakarta is set to return for its 2026 edition from Oct. 2–4 at JIExpo Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, following the success of Art Jakarta Gardens and Art Jakarta Papers that were held earlier this year.

1 day ago
Opinion premium

Analysis: Danantara, Finance Ministry clash over SOE dividends

The Finance Ministry and state asset fund Danantara are at odds over who controls dividends from state-owned enterprises (SOEs), exposing an unresolved question at the heart of Indonesia's new state-asset architecture. Before Danantara was created, SOE dividends were paid to the state and recorded as non-tax revenue. Under the new framework, Danantara manages the shares and assets transferred to it and can use returns from those assets for investment and capital injections. Part of its eventual profits is to be transferred to the state after provisions for investment risks and capital accumulation. The dispute therefore is not simply about whether the government can receive SOE dividends, but about when and through what mechanism those funds should reach the state budget.

7 hours ago
Society premium

Agrarian reform bill gets mixed reaction

The bill’s passage served as a gift for farmers ahead of National Farmers Day, which is commemorated every Sept. 24, said Baleg deputy chair Ahmad Iman Sukri.

7 hours ago
Middle East and Africa premium

Indonesia urges stronger collective efforts for peace in Gaza

Indonesia has urged Arab and Muslim countries to step up efforts to advance peace in Gaza, with Foreign Minister Sugiono saying Palestinians urgently need humanitarian assistance, a ceasefire and an end to the killings.

7 hours ago
Editorial premium

Beneath choking skies

As toxic haze blankets Southeast Asia and millions of tonnes of CO2 enter the atmosphere, the country is running out of excuses to rein in corporate polluters and honor its climate promises.

8 hours ago
Archipelago premium

Army to establish Riau Islands command on TNI Day

The Indonesian Army plans to inaugurate a new Riau Islands command on TNI Day as part of the military's move to establish five new Kodam this year, including in Yogyakarta, East Nusa Tenggara, North Maluku and Central Papua.

8 hours ago
Regulations premium

Japanese automakers raise concern over local content rules

Southeast Asia’s largest economy will raise its local content requirement, also locally known as TKDN, for locally produced battery electric four- and two-wheelers to 60 percent from 40 percent on Jan. 1, 2027, before raising it to 80 percent in 2030 under Industry Ministry Regulation No. 6/2022.

16 hours ago
Asia & Pacific premium

Think tanks seek closer Indonesia-China ties

As the world enters a critical juncture, stronger Indonesia-China relations will be “elemental” in shaping a new international order, think tanks from both countries said, calling for deeper communication and more practical cooperation across political, economic and cultural spheres. 

17 hours ago
Archipelago premium

Indian arrested for smuggling gold bars to Thailand via N. Sumatra airport

The suspect was carrying four gold bars weighing 1.5 kilograms and worth some Rp 3.95 billion (US$222,163) and tried to smuggle them into Thailand. 

19 hours ago
Editorial premium

Strength begins at home

As fires rage and geopolitical tests loom, Indonesians are waiting for the President to make good on his word: that real strength begins at home.

19 hours ago
Jakarta premium

New York offers Jakarta assistance on municipal bond plan

New York City has offered to send financial experts to Jakarta to help the capital prepare for its planned municipal bond issuance, as Governor Pramono Anung seeks new ways to finance infrastructure projects amid tighter fiscal space.

19 hours ago
Americas premium

Indonesia calls for more representative UN amid changing world order

Indonesia has called for a broad reform of the United Nations, saying the world body must adapt its decision-making to changes in global power while remaining relevant to new challenges and restoring trust among its members.

21 hours ago
Companies premium

Singapore’s BDx launches 640MW data center project in West Java

The initial facility, which has a capacity of 120 MW, has secured 845 MVA from the PLN grid and is expected to begin operating early next year.

22 hours ago
Economy premium

EV two-wheeler sales slump as incentive hangs in limbo, industry warns

Electric motorcycles sales have fallen sharply from 70,000 units last year to only 18,900 until August this year, according to the Indonesian Electric Motorcycle Industry Association (Aismoli).  

23 hours ago
Economy

Higher for longer, tighter for banks

Global interest rates are also likely to remain relatively high, as the Federal Reserve raised the Fed Funds Rate (FFR) by 25 basis points to 3.75 percent-4 percent at its September 2026 meeting.

1 day ago
Sports

Why WTGL is arriving at the right time for women’s golf

As women’s golf enters a period of rapid growth, WTGL is taking the game indoors, combining screen golf and simulator technology with a team format that aims to broaden the sport's appeal to a new generation.

1 day ago
Academia

Which ASEAN equity laggards could soon become leaders?

While AI-fuelled equity gains in North Asia have hogged the spotlight this year, select ASEAN markets have quietly staged a breakout of their own.

1 day ago
Academia

Why Indonesians feel increasingly bitter today

Indonesia’s rising public anger reflects deeper structural pressures, from elite impunity to digital manipulation, eroding trust in democratic institutions.

1 day ago
Tech

Alibaba plans AI model with 5 trillion to 10 trillion parameters, unveils new chip

Alibaba Group plans to train a new artificial intelligence model with between 5 trillion and 10 trillion parameters, chief executive Eddie Wu said on Tuesday, as the Chinese technology giant outlined a sweeping strategy encompassing AI models, chips and data centers.

1 day ago
Archipelago premium

Bali authorities detain 13 foreign nationals over alleged prostitution

Officials said the foreigners allegedly charged up to 13.9 million rupiah ($777) an hour, advertising their services through WhatsApp, Telegram and specialized websites.

1 day ago

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Wed, September 23, 2026

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