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Economy

Indonesia, Brazil strike cooperation deals as leaders meet

Presidents of the two countries witnessed the signing of agreements on oil, gas, electricity, technology, mining and agriculture, coming several months after US President Donald Trump imposed a tariff rate of 19 percent on imports from Indonesia under a new pact, and a 50-percent tariff on Brazilian products.

2 weeks ago
Companies

A platform ripe with potential, AdXelerate is Telkom’s programmatic ads breakthrough

In parallel with the rapid growth of Indonesia’s digital economy, the digital advertising sector has become a key driver in supporting business growth across the country. ...

2 weeks ago
Companies premium

Unilever records double-digit profit growth in first 9 months

PT Unilever Indonesia has reported strong profit growth for this year’s first nine months, but that comes after sales nosedived last year. ...

2 weeks ago

The Latest

Society premium

Athletes welcome new LPDP sports scholarship

Athletes have welcomed the new Endowment Fund for Education (LPDP) scholarship sports program reserved for active and retired athletes across the country, highlighting the importance of sportspeople to also pursue higher education.

2 weeks ago
Economy

China, US to hold trade talks in Malaysia in coming days

"As agreed by both China and the United States... vice premier He Lifeng will lead a delegation to Malaysia from October 24 to 27 and hold economic and trade talks with the United States," Beijing's commerce ministry said in a statement.

2 weeks ago
Asia & Pacific

"We're both leaders of successful nations", Prabowo tells Lula

President Prabowo made the statement during a bilateral meeting with Lula at the State Palace in Central Jakarta on Thursday morning.

2 weeks ago
Tech premium

Hangry raises $10.5m to expand kitchen network, enter Malaysia

Homegrown multi-brand cloud kitchen operator Hangry has raised US$10.5 million in its Series A5 funding round, the company said on Wednesday, as it seeks to expand operations and push into foreign markets.

2 weeks ago
Sports

Indonesia defiant after IOC calls for no events over Israeli gymnast ban

The International Olympic Committee's executive board said Wednesday it would "recommend to all international federations not to host any international sports events or meetings in Indonesia" until it provided guarantees over access for all participants in competitions.

2 weeks ago
Quick Dispatch

Guinness Imported Draught, the world's best-selling stout, launches in Indonesia

Guinness, the world's No. 1 stout beer, strengthens its presence in Indonesia through the official launch of Guinness Imported Draught.

22 hours ago
Science & Tech

AI not a reliable source of news, EU media study says

The mistakes included confusing news with parody, getting dates wrong or simply inventing events.

2 weeks ago
Tech

Amazon uses AI to make robots better warehouse workers

The e-commerce colossus known for its promise of quick deliveries showed off robotic arms and other high-tech warehouse tools in Silicon Valley, saying AI is not only powering innovations but accelerating how quickly they are developed by the second largest employer in the United States.

2 weeks ago
Academia premium

Bridging science and diplomacy for global leadership

Uniting science and diplomacy is needed to create lasting global impact.

2 weeks ago
Sports

IOC chastens Indonesia over Israeli gymnasts' worlds exclusion

The Israeli Gymnastics Federation appealed against the Indonesian government's decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), demanding that it either guaranteed their athletes' presence or forced a move or cancellation of the event.  

2 weeks ago
Asia & Pacific

Modi to attend ASEAN summit virtually, ruling out Trump meeting

The US and India have been negotiating for months to thrash out a trade deal, but talks have been complicated by the South Asian nation's Russian oil imports, which prompted Washington to impose a punitive 25 percent tariff on Indian goods in August, raising total levies to 50 percent.

2 weeks ago
Academia premium

The South's survival manifesto, 50 years on

At Cocoyoc, postcolonial nations challenged the West’s obsession with growth. Fifty years later, Brazil’s forest initiative revives that original call for justice and survival.

2 weeks ago
Regulations premium

Govt earmarks Rp 8 trillion for 500,000 skilled workers program

Funded with a budget of Rp 8 trillion, the government is rolling out a training program for 500,000 workers as a key initiative under a new task force responsible for accelerating strategic programs.

2 weeks ago
Academia premium

Brazil and ASEAN: Together for a prosperous and peaceful future

Ahead of the 47th ASEAN Summit on Oct. 26 in Kuala Lumpur, the Brazilian president shares his views about areas in which his country and the regional grouping can cooperate toward building a sustainable future of prosperity and peace.

2 weeks ago
Culture and Entertainment

Why ‘nonton bareng’ might be the future of indie cinema

In an era of solo streaming, a global project is bringing people back together through film, dialogue and shared meaning.

2 weeks ago
Companies

Car giant VW warns of production hit from Nexperia chips row

Germany's Volkswagen warned Wednesday that its car production could be hit by a shortage of Nexperia semiconductors amid a deepening row between China and the Netherlands over the chipmaker.

2 weeks ago
Academia premium

A blueprint for a stronger, more relevant ASEAN

What could pass to history as the “Anwar Doctrine” could be a reminder that the Asia Pacific is a true engine of multipolarism, not a disruptor of it.

2 weeks ago
Academia premium

Are we in a financial bubble?

Financial bubbles are notoriously difficult to define in real time – until the moment they burst.

2 weeks ago
Economy premium

Prabowo’s ‘Indonesia Incorporated’ vision faces test of market trust

While the government’s call for unity resonates, experts and business leaders caution that the state-centric approach may stifle market forces unless accompanied by reforms to lower economic costs and strengthen the rule of law.

2 weeks ago
Academia premium

Beyond fire brigades: Financing prevention, not panic

The world needs development banks and financial institutions to move from post-disaster reimbursement to pre-disaster readiness.

2 weeks ago
Archipelago premium

248 tonnes of radioactive contaminated material moved into Serang estate

The materials contaminated with Cesium-137 are from 13 locations outside the Modern Cikande Industrial Estate in Cikande, Serang regency, Banten.

2 weeks ago
Politics premium

KPU chair, commissioners found guilty of ethics breach for private jet misuse

The Election Organization Ethics Council (DKPP) has issued stern warnings to General Elections Commission (KPU) chair Mochammad Afifuddin, its secretary-general and four out of six commissioners for using private jets for nonofficial business during the 2024 elections.

2 weeks ago
Academia premium

Patronage or expertise: Indonesia’s bureaucracy at a crossroads

Every regime born of electoral democracy proclaims its faith in meritocracy, a system that values competence over connection, and professionalism over political convenience, but Indonesia tells a different story. 

2 weeks ago
Companies

Why Hong Kong Should Be Your Next Business Destination

Hong Kong and Indonesia, as key players in Asia, exemplify internationalism and openness, leveraging their unique strengths—Indonesia as ASEAN's largest economy and Hong Kong as gateway to Chinese Mainland and global markets —to foster greater economic complementarity and synergy.

2 weeks ago
Opinion premium

Analysis: Wisdom, education, controversy: The historic footing of ‘pesantren’

The governance and controversial politics surrounding Islamic academic institutions came to a head in recent weeks after a three-story pesantren (Islamic boarding school) in Sidoarjo, East Java, collapsed last month, killing 67 students and injuring over 170 others.

2 weeks ago
Editorial premium

Democracy firewall

The bill will only change the method of suppression; whereas in the past silencing was achieved through military intelligence operations, it can now be done via cyber patrols.

2 weeks ago
Middle East and Africa premium

Indonesia, South Africa warm up ties ahead of G20 Summit

Jakarta and Johannesburg share a long history of joint struggle against injustice, the leaders said, asserting that even stronger cooperation is needed to navigate today’s uncertain geopolitical and geoeconomic landscape. 

2 weeks ago
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