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Entertainment premium

When the music calls: Festivalgoers cross Jakarta and borders for an annual ritual

From Jakarta commuters to overseas visitors, music lovers brave long journeys, late nights and missed buses to keep a cherished festival tradition alive.

9 minutes ago
Sports

Canada draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina to earn first-ever World Cup point

Cyle Larin levelled for the home team in the 78th minute after Jovo Lukic put Bosnia ahead midway through the first half in the first World Cup finals game played on Canadian soil. ...

21 minutes ago
Companies

Indosat partners with Nokia and NVIDIA to strengthen Indonesia's readiness for the AI era

Despite ongoing efforts to bridge Indonesia's digital divide, robust digital infrastructure remains critical to unlocking the full potential of the country's digital economy. ...

36 minutes ago

The Latest

Middle East and Africa

Iran and US say deal closer than ever

Araghchi provided some details on the agreement in an interview with state television, saying it calls for the lifting of the US naval blockade of Iran's ports and unspecified changes to the administration of the Strait of Hormuz.

1 hour ago
Opinion premium

Analysis: Deindustrialization concerns return to the spotlight in Indonesia

Business groups in Indonesia are warning that regulatory uncertainty surrounding labor policies is accelerating premature deindustrialization, a phenomenon in which developing economies experience a decline in manufacturing's share of gross domestic product at a much lower income level than historically observed in advanced economies.

1 hour ago
Economy premium

Fuel price hike puts further strain on workers, economy

The most recent fuel price hike puts further strain on middle class consumers by driving up commuting costs and adding to overall inflation at a time when many workers are struggling with dim employment prospects.

2 hours ago
Editorial premium

Fixing a broken food program

Success shouldn't be measured by headline-grabbing numbers, but by whether free meals actually reach the vulnerable children who need them most.

2 hours ago
Politics premium

Students return to streets over wasteful spending

Hundreds of university students returned to the streets on Friday to challenge President Prabowo Subianto’s spending priorities, arguing that costly flagship programs were weakening efforts to respond to mounting economic pressures.

11 hours ago
Regulations premium

Export SOE won’t take over commodity shipments, Danantara says

Despite its good intentions to curb under-invoicing, the export centralization plan is seen as being rolled out prematurely.

12 hours ago
Asia & Pacific

Thai princess dies aged 47 after three years in hospital

A trained prosecutor and diplomat, Bajrakitiyabha was educated in Britain, Thailand and the United States, earning a law degree from Cornell University and serving for a time as Thailand's ambassador to Austria.

14 hours ago
Sports premium

Indonesia's AFF U-19 Championship bid crumbles in 0-1 loss to Australia

Australia squeezed past host Indonesia with a 1-0 victory to reach Sunday's final against Thailand, setting up the Young Garuda for a face-off with Cambodia on Saturday for third place in the ASEAN U-19 tournament.

14 hours ago
Quick Dispatch

Penerbit Erlangga launches NGC to bridge national and international curricula

Penerbit Erlangga recently launched Next Gen Choice (NGC), a product series initiated to ensure that Indonesian schools are equipped with globally standardized learning materials that remain aligned with the national curriculum. The momentous occasion was attended by representatives from Penerbit Erlangga, the writing team, education practitioners and a parent influencer.

14 hours ago
Market Pulse

A small industry built on the blank page problem

Indonesia’s guided journal industry is small, indie and reaching people across the archipelago and beyond.

14 hours ago
Asia & Pacific

Philippine defense chief vows to press on against China's 'wickedness' after sanctions

Frequent spats have soured ties between China and US ally the Philippines in the past few years, as Manila, under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, pushes back at what it sees as aggression by Beijing.

14 hours ago
Americas premium

US reaffirms strategic partnership with Indonesia, ASEAN

The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening ties with Indonesia and Southeast Asia, with senior diplomats highlighting expanded cooperation in trade, investment and security as the US marked 250 years of independence.

15 hours ago
Politics premium

Students take to streets to protest rising fuel prices, living costs

Hundreds of university students rallied across Jakarta on Friday to demand that President Prabowo Subianto take steps to ease economic pressure amid rising prices of nonsubsidized fuels and other commodities.

15 hours ago
Markets

Danantara draws over $4.6 billion in orders for debut dollar bond

The demand allowed Danantara Investment Management to tighten final price guidance to 5.35 percent for the five-year notes and 5.95 percent for the 10-year notes, according to a separate updated term sheet seen by Reuters.

16 hours ago
Companies premium

Prabowo backs Kalla Group’s $3.9b power plant investment

The Kalla Group currently operates hydroelectric power plants with a combined capacity of around 1,500 megawatts (MW) and is preparing to add another 2,000 MW through new projects, including gas-fired plants. 

17 hours ago
Economy premium

Govt rejects coal shortage claims behind Java blackouts

The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) said the disruptions at a single power plant or transmission component not supposedly trigger widespread blackouts given PLN's 30 percent reserve margin, protection systems and network redundancies.

19 hours ago
Academia

Nickel's recovery hopes tempered by growing stock overhang

A growing mountain of surplus metal accumulating in warehouses is a reminder that this could be a slow-fuse process.

20 hours ago
Society premium

Breakthroughs in treatment to help Indonesia tackle fertility concerns

New innovations in fertility treatment are giving Indonesian couples greater opportunities to achieve their dream of building a family.

20 hours ago
Academia premium

Russia Day: Celebrating unity at home and abroad

On Russia Day, Moscow celebrates its rich heritage and strengthens its strategic bonds with Indonesia and ASEAN to build a fairer, multipolar world.

21 hours ago
Regulations premium

Govt to roll out $28m soybean subsidy amid surging import costs

The administration would earmark Rp 500 billion to fund the first phase of the program, which is set to provide a subsidy of Rp 2,000 for every kilogram of soybeans purchased by food processors.  

21 hours ago
Sports

Co-host Mexico kicks off World Cup with dramatic victory

Mexico's victory launched a 48-team tournament also hosted by the United States and Canada that will last nearly six weeks, culminating in the final in New Jersey on July 19.

22 hours ago
Academia premium

PSN in Papua needs more indigenous entrepreneurs

True economic acceleration in Papua won’t come from pouring trillions into mega-projects—it requires building an army of local indigenous entrepreneurs to own them.

22 hours ago
Academia

Why visual evidence matters in Indonesian activism

Today in Indonesia, graphic, violent images and videos often function as political evidence.

23 hours ago
Archipelago premium

Riau Islands, P2MI Ministry sign MoU on skilled migrant workers

The MoU involves Tanjung Pinang city administration, Karimun regency administration, Batam State Polytechnic and Batam Tourism Polytechnic.

23 hours ago
Art & Culture premium

Art Moments 2026 rethinks the art fair experience

By prioritizing dialogue, discovery and curatorial cohesion over conventional booth structures, the Jakarta fair offered a fresh vision of what an art fair can be.

23 hours ago
Academia premium

Long-sought police reform stalled at the institutional gate

When a state's police force expands its institutional power faster than the civilian mechanisms designed to oversee it, what grows stronger is not the rule of law, it is simply the apparatus itself.

1 day ago
Politics premium

Students to rally against Prabowo amid economic pressures

Student groups are set to return to the streets on Friday, demanding an end to President Prabowo Subianto’s costly flagship programs as economic pressures mount and the rupiah sinks to a record low.

1 day ago

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Sat, June 13, 2026

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