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The pandemic agreement: A step forward for equity and solidarity

The WHO Pandemic Agreement shows that in a world full of division and conflicts, unity remains possible, and that multilateralism can still deliver as part of the solution to global challenges.

1 month ago
Culture and Entertainment

The siblings behind 'Qodrat' are just getting started

From the world of finance to film sets, Charles and Linda Gozali turned family legacy into a creative powerhouse that is redefining Indonesian cinema. ...

1 month ago
Academia

Free nutritious meals: Let children grow and dream big

The free meals program has the potential to reduce poverty rates by between 1 percent and 4 percent. ...

1 month ago

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Economy premium

Prabowo pushes for Temasek, Danantara cooperation to develop Batam

Other cooperation includes the sectors of renewable energy and sustainable industrial zones.

1 month ago
Archipelago

Bali flights canceled after Lewotobi Laki-laki volcano eruption

At least two dozen flights to and from the resort island of Bali have been canceled, its international airport website showed Wednesday, after a volcano in the archipelago's east erupted, shooting an ash tower 10 kilometers into the sky.

1 month ago
Academia premium

A moment of reckoning for our flag carrier

Reputational damage in the digital age is swift and brutal. A single social media post can dismantle years of brand cultivation.

1 month ago
Middle East and Africa

Trump demands 'unconditional surrender' as Iran reels

The comments fueled questions over whether Washington will join Israel's attacks after insisting it had no hand in the campaign.

1 month ago
Middle East and Africa premium

Indonesians in Iran on alert as conflict rages on

Indonesians currently residing in Iran remain on high alert as the Israel-Iran conflict continues with no sign of easing, while officials in the Middle East region have confirmed that no Indonesian nationals have been harmed so far.

1 month ago
Europe premium

Prabowo to discuss security, trade with Putin

President Prabowo Subianto is scheduled to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday to talk about security, trade and the economy during their first official bilateral engagement, following the two leaders’ previous pledge to deepen Jakarta-Moscow relations.

1 month ago
Regulations premium

RI nickel lacks sufficient environmental oversight

Experts say more needs to be done to properly fix nickel industry governance in the country, including stricter supervision and recalibration of its downstreaming push.

1 month ago
Academia premium

Breaking the cycle of extractive exploitation in Papua

The public have jumped to the defense of Raja Ampat in a modern-day case of David versus Goliath, where collective resistance must be mounted as the Papuan people wield everyday environmentalism to sling against the greenwashed extractive narrative of mining oligarchs.

1 month ago
Opinion premium

Analysis: PKS loses its Islamist sting in Prabowo’s coalition government

The Prosperous Justice Party (PKS), the country’s largest Islamist party, isn’t going to change course any time soon following changes in its leadership this month, as it has chosen instead to reaffirm its loyalty to the government of President Prabowo Subianto until his term ends in 2029.

1 month ago
Economy

Indonesia’s potential for cross-border ASEAN tourism

To compete with its neighbors, Indonesia must reframe regional tourism as a strategic priority rather than a side focus. This requires targeted action across three main areas: Destination development, air connectivity and service quality.

1 month ago
Politics premium

Prabowo gives nod to Aceh regaining control of disputed islands

A long-running dispute between the provinces of Aceh and North Sumatra was resolved on Tuesday, with President Prabowo Subianto mediating between the two governors and affirming that four contested islands fall under Aceh’s jurisdiction.

1 month ago
Editorial

Achievement vs. popularity

Indonesia still faces a daunting challenge to qualify for the World Cup, and questions arose about whether the team's reward was premature. 

1 month ago
Regulations premium

I-EU CEPA talks end, but deal won’t take effect before 2027

Once fully implemented, the trade agreement is expected to increase Indonesia’s exports to the EU by as much as 50 percent over three years.

1 month ago
Politics premium

KPK probes private jet purchase in Papua graft case

The private jet was reportedly bought in cash carried in 19 suitcases and transported by plane. The money was allegedly embezzled from the Papua provincial budget between 2020 and 2022, according to the antigraft body.

1 month ago
Archipelago premium

Saudia airplane diverted to Kualanamu after bomb threat

The Saudia Airlines Boeing 777-300ER aircraft was carrying 442 haj pilgrims to Jakarta when the aircraft was diverted to Medan. 

1 month ago
Society premium

Indonesia to push DNA screening for cervical cancer nationwide

The DNA-based testing will be combined with the acetate acid (IVA) screening that is currently widely used across the nation in order to increase the accuracy of cervical cancer screening for women.

1 month ago
Europe

Russian strikes kill 14 in 'horrific' attack on Kyiv

The strike was one of the deadliest on Kyiv since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022, and came as direct peace talks between the two sides appeared to stall.

1 month ago
Companies

Discovering and promoting young artists at Asmaraloka Art Exhibition Chapter 3: Memories

In a brutalist building of Semesta Gallery in South Jakarta, Asmaraloka Art Exhibition Chapter 3 displays a three-floor testament to “Memories”, and, more urgently, to the emergence of a new generation of Indonesian creatives.

1 month ago
Asia & Pacific

Putin to meet Prabowo in St Petersburg on Thursday

Indonesia maintains a neutral foreign policy, refusing to take sides in the Ukraine conflict or in the competition between Washington and Beijing, but Prabowo has touted stronger relations with Moscow.

1 month ago
Culture and Entertainment

Life goes on for Adrian Setiawan, one record at a time

The album Multidimensi finds Adrian Setiawan embracing the full spectrum of life, no matter what comes.

1 month ago
Markets

Bank of Japan holds rates, says to slow bond purchase taper

The Bank of Japan kept interest rates unchanged Tuesday and said it would taper its purchase of government bonds at a slower pace amid concerns about the effect of trade uncertainty on the world's number four economy.

1 month ago
Archipelago

Two arrested over fatal shooting of Australian man in Bali

The arrests were made following cooperation between Indonesian police, immigration authorities and the Australian Federal Police, he said, adding Bali police would later release further details about the arrests.

1 month ago
Americas

Trump says early G7 exit has 'nothing to do' with an Israel-Iran ceasefire

Macron had suggested that the United States was ready to make a diplomatic overture to Iran.

1 month ago
Companies premium

Danantara, INA to invest $800 million in Chandra Asri’s new plants

Danantara CIO Pandu Sjahrir has highlighted that the investment would bolster national resilience by cutting reliance on imported caustic soda and ethylene dichloride, key inputs for downstream industries such as nickel processing.

1 month ago
Asia & Pacific

Cambodia bans Thai fruit, vegetables in border spat

Cambodia on Tuesday banned imports of fruit and vegetables from Thailand as the two countries face off over a border dispute that led to a bloody military clash last month.

1 month ago
Art & Culture premium

‘The Hidden Treasures of Sudjana Kerton’: Remembering for tomorrow

Amid today’s digital art surge, the exhibition, running from June 11 to 26, invites us to reflect on Indonesia’s history through his powerful, timeless works.

1 month ago
Companies premium

Govt to monitor Boeing 787 use in Indonesia after Air India crash

The Transportation Ministry has vowed to monitor all airlines in Indonesia, especially those operating the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, following the recent Air India crash.  

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