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Middle East and Africa

Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire as Trump hopes for historic deal

Trump, at a standstill in negotiations with Iran, spoke in glowing terms of peace prospects for Lebanon, even as Hezbollah fired new rockets following deadly Israeli strikes.

1 month ago
Politics premium

Lawmakers urge modesty for regional leaders after Samarinda unrest

Lawmakers have urged regional leaders to tighten spending and exercise greater restraint in public office, following protests in East Kalimantan’s capital Samarinda over lavish government expenditures that have drawn criticism amid economic hardship. ...

1 month ago
Academia premium

The boundary of dissent: Between treason and expression

When the state begins to mistake verbal dissent for a physical attack, the line between national security and authoritarianism effectively vanishes. ...

1 month ago

The Latest

Opinion premium

Analysis: Can Indonesia transform creativity into growth?

Indonesian popular culture is gaining global traction, with Joko Anwar’s Ghost in the Cell (2026) set to screen in 86 countries and music artists like NIKI, Anggun, Rossa and Voice of Baceprot touring internationally. Yet these successes remain largely driven by individual efforts, leaving the country’s creative industries with a fragmented and under-institutionalized global presence, highlighting the need to position the sector as a strategic industry.

1 month ago
Academia

Indonesia has power, it’s time to harness it

Indonesia's energy transition challenge is no longer about resources or policy, but execution.

1 month ago
Jakarta premium

Jakarta declares war on janitor fish as population explodes

The fish, locally known as ‘ikan sapu-sapu’, survive better in polluted waters compared to other fish, making them a dominant species in heavily contaminated rivers across Jakarta.

1 month ago
Society premium

YouTube to remove underage accounts, stop ads targeting kids

Google’s video sharing platform YouTube became the latest platform identified as having a ‘high risk’ for children to comply with the government’s restrictions on social media use for children under 16.

1 month ago
Editorial premium

Inflation won’t stop at pump

While government estimates suggest fuel hikes are a minor technicality, the real danger lies in a "squeezed middle class" whose forced spending cuts could trigger a much broader economic slowdown.

1 month ago
Quick Dispatch

‘Endek catri’ fabric: Protector of Bali’s cultural identity or tourist souvenir?

Amid Bali’s booming tourist sector, academics from Warmadewa University have called for greater protection of the island’s communal cultural intellectual property, particularly the endek catri fabric from Klungkung.

4 hours ago
Economy premium

Iran war, domestic strains push rupiah to new historic low

The rupiah was the worst-performing currency in the region, depreciating 0.61 percent by market close, followed by the Philippine peso and the Thai baht, which weakened by 0.6 percent and 0.55 percent, respectively.

1 month ago
Economy premium

Purbaya floats, then downplays Malacca Strait levy idea

The Foreign Ministry has issued a counterstatement emphasizing Indonesia's adherence to international law in all maritime policies after the finance minister's backtracked suggestion referring to Iran's transit levy in the Strait of Hormuz.

1 month ago
Quick Dispatch

Success of SCOPEX 2026 signals more sustainable agribusiness sector

PT Socfin Indonesia successfully held the Socfindo Conference on Practical Application & Exhibition 2026 (SCOPEX 2026) with the theme "Practical and Sustainable Innovations in Palm Oil." The event served as a strategic opportunity for the company to strengthen its active role in developing applicable, collaborative and relevant innovations for the palm oil industry.

7 hours ago
Society premium

BPOM yet to test free meals over budget limits

The Food and Drug Monitoring Agency (BPOM) admitted that it has yet to test food samples from the government’s free nutritious meal program, despite a growing number of reported food poisoning cases nationwide, citing budget constraints.

1 month ago
Quick Dispatch

The edible film revolution: Packaging you can eat, protecting what you eat

Growing concern over global warming and plastic waste is accelerating research into environmentally friendly packaging for food and beverages. As consumers become more aware of sustainability issues, demand is rising for packaging that is biodegradable, renewable, safe and affordable.

18 hours ago
Culture and Entertainment

‘Para Perasuk’ proves that Indonesian stories can travel

With invented rituals, emotional stakes and theatrical performances from Anggun and Maudy Ayunda, Wregas Bhanuteja’s latest film turned a culturally specific story into global resonance.

1 month ago
Middle East and Africa

Iran says won't reopen Hormuz if US upholds naval blockade

While strikes around the region have mostly ceased since the truce began, there has been no letup in the pressure around the crucial trade route, with the two sides exercising their economic leverage in a bid to force the other to back down.

1 month ago
Economy premium

From machine tools to military tech: German industry dons fatigues

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has rattled NATO and led Berlin to pour huge amounts into rebuilding its armed forces, sparking a business bonanza for weapons makers and manufacturers of dual-use goods.

1 month ago
Markets premium

Iran war boosts European logistics profits as shipping chaos persists

While airfreight volumes are expected to grow at a high single‑digit rate in the quarter, sea freight volumes are forecast to rise only at a low single‑digit pace year on year.

1 month ago
Regulations premium

Govt allocates $290m to build 100 new rice warehouses

The total additional capacity from the new facilities is expected to reach around 900,000 tonnes, although individual warehouse sizes will vary.

1 month ago
Europe

Climate scrubbed from G7 meeting to appease US, host France says

The office of France's ecology minister Monique Barbut said the two-day meeting would focus on "less contentious issues" in an effort to appease the largest and most powerful G7 member.

1 month ago
Economy premium

Local banks see uptick in loan growth in March

Credit growth rebounded to 9.49 percent year-on-year (yoy) last month from the 9.37 percent logged in February. The latest figure, however, is still lower than the 9.96 percent yoy growth recorded in January.   

1 month ago
Asia & Pacific

China urges further build-up on islands amid territorial disputes

China has built artificial islands, airstrips, and military facilities during extensive land reclamation efforts over the years in disputed waters in the South China Sea.

1 month ago
Academia

ASEAN must learn from China's energy foresight

As recent reporting makes clear, Beijing's long-running emphasis on energy security has given it a stronger buffer against external shocks.

1 month ago
Markets

Asian shares pull back from record highs as oil gains on Iran risk

Iran on Wednesday captured two container ships seeking to exit the Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz, tightening its grip on the crucial waterway, as investors watch if the fragile ceasefire in the Middle East will hold.

1 month ago
Academia

Opening Hormuz is the easy bit, restoring oil flow is the real challenge

Even if the guns fall silent, flows through the narrow waterway will take months, and possibly years, to recover to pre-war levels.

1 month ago
Academia premium

The deafening silence on offshore wealth

A decade later, the verdict is damning. The world was warned. Lawmakers blinked. And the system endured.

1 month ago
Society premium

Immigration foils unauthorized haj attempt by 13 pilgrims

Last year, Indonesian immigration authorities prevented the departure of approximately 1,250 Indonesians who attempted to perform the pilgrimage through unauthorized channels.

1 month ago
Academia premium

Dysfunctional opposition and the sedition charge

The August 2025 protests were a sign of public pressure building, but mass mobilization without leadership or clear direction can easily tip into chaos that only benefits those already in power.

1 month ago
Society premium

Don’t rush to bring AI into classrooms: Deputy technology minister

Deputy Higher Education, Science and Technology Minister Stella Christie said that early education could benefit from the fact that the human brain, even at the early stage of human growth, has a superior capability than even the most advanced form of artificial intelligence.

1 month ago
Academia premium

The 5 percent growth trap: Indonesia’s narrow path to 2026

If policymakers continue to prioritize stability without addressing the root causes of capital inefficiency, Indonesia will not escape from the 5 percent growth trap.

1 month ago
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