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Academia

Why hazards continue to turn into disasters in Indonesia

Like many other regions in the Global South, Aceh’s vulnerability can be traced back to colonialism. Post-colonial development continues to reinforce it.

7 minutes ago
Politics premium

Prabowo turns lush Hambalang sanctuary into command outpost

President Prabowo Subianto has turned his private Hambalang estate on the outskirts of capital Jakarta into the center of power, hosting everything from horse rides with world leaders to high-level talks and cabinet retreats. ...

48 minutes ago
Academia premium

Be vigilant against any resurgence of militarism

Today, the Japanese government openly attempts to forcibly link the China Taiwan question with Japan’s so-called “security concerns” seeking to manufacture a pretext for military intervention in the Taiwan Strait. ...

1 hour ago

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Hedging Indonesia’s clean mobility risk

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.

2 hours ago
Markets

Asian stocks inch higher, fragile yen spurs intervention worries

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.

2 hours ago
Art & Culture premium

Home at last: ‘Java Man’ fossils anchor new National Museum exhibit

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.

2 hours ago
Academia premium

Energy will decide the AI race

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

3 hours ago
Politics premium

Indonesia takes hard line against Musk over deepfakes

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.

4 hours ago
Archipelago premium

Indonesian freed from death penalty by Johor Bahru consulate general

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. 

5 hours ago
Academia premium

The unapologetic American empire strikes back

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.

5 hours ago
Opinion premium

Analysis: Fear of misuse looms as new Criminal Code takes effect

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.

5 hours ago
Archipelago premium

Former Sritex workers demand new liquidator over unpaid severance

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

5 hours ago
Jakarta premium

Ten years after Sarinah attack, Indonesia’s fight against terror moves online

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.

5 hours ago
Archipelago premium

Families ask BNPB to continue search for missing victims in N. Sumatra, W. Sumatra

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

5 hours ago
Editorial premium

New year, new coach, new hope

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

6 hours ago
Tech premium

OJK threatens ‘corrective measures’ as P2P defaults rise

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.  

15 hours ago
Economy premium

Gates Foundation appoints Sri Mulyani to governing board

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

15 hours ago
Sports

A tale of two shooting stars as Li and Kim eye magical 2026

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.

16 hours ago
Archipelago premium

Heavy rain, coastal erosion compound flooding threats in Java

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.

16 hours ago
Economy premium

Indonesia ‘not worried’ about US threat over trade with Iran

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

18 hours ago
Sports

How Xabi Alonso's dream Real Madrid return crumbled so quickly

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

18 hours ago
Regulations premium

Reduced import quota threatens beef supply, jobs, industry warns

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.

21 hours ago
Politics

Prabowo affirms commitment to new capital city in first visit as president

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

21 hours ago
Americas

Ex-Fed chiefs, lawmakers slam US probe into Jerome Powell

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.

21 hours ago
Economy premium

Maintaining labor productivity in the manufacturing sector

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.

21 hours ago
Americas

Australia's ambassador to US Kevin Rudd leaving post, marked by Trump rift

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.

21 hours ago
Economy premium

Prabowo launches $7.4b revamped Balikpapan refinery

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.

23 hours ago
Academia

Why the G20 is failing on climate, debt and inequality

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.

1 day ago
Academia premium

Bulgaria welcomes the eurozone: How Indonesia can benefit

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?

1 day ago
Weekend Five

Five films that capture the many moods of Japanese cinema

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

1 day ago

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Wed, January 14, 2026

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