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Transmigration: Moving hope, building future

Transmigration seeks to develop new centers of growth in underdeveloped regions—places where young Indonesians can build livelihoods, families and futures.

1 month ago
Archipelago premium

Floods and landslides hit several regions as dry season faces delay

BMKG head Dwikorita Karnawati said much of Indonesia is now likely to experience a shorter-than-expected dry season due to higher-than-normal rainfall observed in recent months. ...

1 month ago
Academia

Trump’s decision to bomb Iran exposes fissures in US politics

While there is widespread agreement on Iran within US politics, the incendiary nature of agreeing with the adversary, whether Democrat or Republican, makes it seem more fractured than it is. ...

1 month ago

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Jakarta premium

Longer access to free public spaces eases Jakartans’ lives

For someone whose day unfolds while most of the city sleeps, the park offers more than just open space. It is where Dewi can pause to catch her breath and summon the strength to carry on.

1 month ago
Middle East and Africa

No casualties reported in Iran missile attack on US base in Qatar

"I can confirm that Al Udeid Air Base was attacked by short-range and medium-range ballistic missiles originating from Iran today. At this time, there are no reports of US casualties," the official said.

1 month ago
Archipelago premium

Enggano islanders hit by severe economic, energy crisis amid Bengkulu port silting

Enggano Island district head Susanto said that in recent months, prices of staple foods like sugar and cooking oil have risen by 20 to 35 percent, while prices for farm produce grown by islanders have fallen by more than 50 percent due to oversupply.

1 month ago
Markets

Shares rally, oil prices tumble as Trump announces Iran-Israel ceasefire

Global shares rallied and the dollar extended declines on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump said Iran and Israel had agreed to a ceasefire, sending oil prices into a deep dive as concerns over supply disruptions ebbed.

1 month ago
Academia premium

Deindustrialization anomaly and the fall of the working class

Massive labor absorption may be masking deeper structural symptoms of declining job quality and the trapping of the working class in low-value-added sectors.

1 month ago
Middle East and Africa

Putin slams attack on Iran but offers no support to key ally

Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said revealing details of the Putin-Araghchi meeting would have been "irresponsible" and that Russia and Iran were working on "many directions" when asked if Tehran requested military aid from Russia. 

1 month ago
Academia premium

What the US strikes on Iran mean for Indonesia and the world

The US strike threatens to accelerate the militarization of politics, fuel arms races and place even greater stress on fragile democracies. 

1 month ago
Middle East and Africa

Trump announces ceasefire between Iran and Israel

Any cessation in hostilities would come as a huge relief to world leaders frantic about an escalation in violence igniting into a wider conflagration.

1 month ago
Opinion premium

Analysis: Indonesia RE export plan with Singapore, is PLN out?

After years of anticipation, Indonesia and Singapore have officially signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for renewable electricity exports. Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia and Singapore’s Minister for Trade and Industry Tan See Leng on June 13 finalized the agreement, which will see Indonesia supplying up to 3.5 gigawatts of renewable energy to Singapore through 2035. However, in a notable twist, Bahlil announced that state electricity company PLN would not be involved in the deal.

1 month ago
Politics premium

Jokowi’s health draws attention during birthday celebration

Former president Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s appearance during his recent birthday celebration has sparked renewed speculation about his health, and whether it played a role in his decision not to enter the race for the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) chairmanship.

1 month ago
Middle East and Africa premium

Indonesia calls for negotiation after US attack on Iran

Indonesia’s top security minister has urged all sides in the Middle East’s rapidly escalating conflict to “return to the negotiating table” and pursue a permanent resolution, following the United States’ strike on three Iranian nuclear sites on Sunday, while Indonesian diplomats raced to rescue citizens from danger zones.

1 month ago
Editorial

Singapore's moment of truth

Despite high optimism among Indonesian officials, public suspicion persists regarding Singapore's sincerity, particularly concerning the extradition treaty.

1 month ago
Regulations premium

Mixed signals on tiny homes could undermine housing program

The housing ministry's internal tug-of-war over the "mini" homes plan could cause confusion among investors and eventually derail the President's flagship program, experts warn.

1 month ago
Society premium

Flexible work policy for civil servants sparks backlash

A new ministerial regulation that allows civil servants to work remotely and manage individual work schedules has drawn criticism from public policy experts, who warn the move could compromise the quality and reliability of public services.

1 month ago
Society premium

Syphilis cases surge among teens amid risky behavior, lack of education

Syphilis infections in Indonesia have continued to rise over the past few years, with a notable upward trend being recorded among teenagers, a situation attributed by health experts to risky sexual behavior and a lack of comprehensive sex education.

1 month ago
Tech premium

Crypto bourse holding firm Indokripto prepares for IPO

The company plans to allocate approximately 85 percent of the IPO proceeds toward operational expenditures of its subsidiary Crypto Futures Exchange (CFX). The remaining 15 percent will be channeled to its depository subsidiary PT Kustodian Koin Indonesia (ICC) for similar purposes.  

1 month ago
Regulations premium

Government prepares regulations on uranium, thorium processing

Indonesia is moving apace with its nuclear ambitions, drafting a new regulation on the domestic processing of uranium and thorium for nuclear energy.

1 month ago
Companies

Airlines weigh Middle East cancellations after US strikes in Iran

Airlines on Monday were weighing how long to suspend Middle East flights as a conflict which has already cut off major flight routes entered a new phase after the US attacked key Iranian nuclear sites and Tehran vowed to defend itself.

1 month ago
Asia & Pacific

Embattled Thai PM reshuffles cabinet as crisis rages

The 38-year-old daughter of controversial former PM Thaksin Shinawatra began handing out ministerial posts vacated when her main coalition partner quit last week -- a move that nearly took her government down.

1 month ago
Middle East and Africa

Iran's supreme leader asks Putin to do more after US strikes

While Putin has condemned the Israeli strikes, he has yet to comment on the US attacks on Iranian nuclear sites though he last week called for calm and offered Moscow's services as a mediator over the nuclear program.

1 month ago
Asia & Pacific

Thailand heads into political turbulence as Cambodia row festers

Tensions with Thailand and Cambodia remain elevated, with the Southeast Asian neighbors announcing tit-for-tat measures that are stoking nationalist fervor on both sides and stymieing bilateral trade, including a suspension by Phnom Penh of all Thai fuel and gas imports that came into effect on Monday.

1 month ago
Middle East and Africa

Iran foreign minister to meet key ally Putin

Moscow is a crucial backer of Tehran, but has not swung forcefully behind its partner since Israel launched a wave of attacks on June 13, strikes that triggered Iran to respond with missiles and drones.

1 month ago
Economy premium

Indonesia, Russia deepen trade ties with QRIS, palm oil in focus

President Prabowo Subianto’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin last week produced commitments to intensify trade, investment and industrial collaboration as part of the 75th anniversary of bilateral relations.  

1 month ago
Tech

As gold prices surge, West Africa mine operators launch drones to detect wildcat miners

A high-tech cat-and-mouse game is playing out with increasing frequency as record gold prices, now sitting above US$3,300 per ounce, draw more unofficial activity – intensifying sometimes deadly confrontations between corporate concessions and artisanal miners in West Africa

1 month ago
Middle East and Africa

US urges China to dissuade Iran from closing Strait of Hormuz

Rubio's comments on Fox News' "Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo" show came after Iran's Press TV reported that the Iranian parliament approved a measure to close the Strait of Hormuz, through which around 20 percent of global oil and gas flows.

1 month ago
Markets

Shares slip, oil rises as investors weigh Iran risks

Shares slipped in Asia on Monday and oil prices briefly hit five-month highs as investors anxiously waited to see if Iran would retaliate against US attacks on its nuclear sites, with resulting risks to global activity and inflation.

1 month ago
Middle East and Africa

Trump disavows spy chief Gabbard's take on Iran's nuclear program

Trump contested intelligence assessments relayed earlier this year by his spy chief that Tehran was not building a nuclear weapon. 

1 month ago
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