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Economy premium

Small shops see ‘no threat’ as govt flags modern retail expansion

The government wants to protect independent corner shops from growing networks like Indomaret and Alfamart, but their owners appear unconcerned about coexisting with large players.

1 month ago
Archipelago premium

Five killed, two missing as hydrometeorological disasters strike East Java

On Wednesday afternoon, torrential rain on Mount Semeru triggered a massive lahar, a cold volcanic mudflow, along the Regoyo River in Lumajang regency, destroying a 150-meter embankment and a bridge.  ...

1 month ago
Politics premium

KPK pushes ahead with probe into Whoosh

The Corruption Eradication Commission’s (KPK) probe into alleged corruption in the construction of the Jakarta-Bandung high speed railway Whoosh is proceeding apace after President Prabowo Subianto reassured the public about having "no major problems" with the project's lingering debt. ...

1 month ago

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Editorial premium

Respect the Press Law

We call on all parties to respect the Press Law, which grants the Press Council authority over journalistic reporting.

1 month ago
Companies premium

RI ramps up petrochemical drive as Prabowo inaugurates Lotte plant

At the heart of the plant is a naphtha cracker with a capacity of 3 million tonnes per year, capable of producing 1 million tonnes of ethylene and 520,000 tonnes of propylene annually.

1 month ago
Archipelago premium

Construction of Nusa Penida coastal elevator suspended for breaching laws

The glass elevator has been criticized by many tourists as it is built on Kelingking Beach, a popular beach famous for its unique and natural T-Rex shaped cliff.

1 month ago
Asia & Pacific

Trump pressed China's Xi to release jailed Hong Kong media tycoon, sources say

US President Donald Trump appealed directly to China's Xi Jinping to free jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai when the two leaders met in South Korea last week, according to three people briefed on the talks and a US administration official.

1 month ago
Asia & Pacific

Probe into Thales defence group looking at Indonesian contract

In November last year, Britain's Serious Fraud Office (SFO) said it had launched a joint investigation with its French counterparts into "suspected bribery and corruption" at the multinational, which denies any wrongdoing.

1 month ago
Science & Tech

Eyes turn to space to feed power-hungry data centers

Tech firms are floating the idea of building data centers in space and tapping into the sun's energy to meet out-of-this-world power demands in a fierce artificial intelligence race.

1 month ago
Economy premium

Indonesia to deploy $360m Spanish loan for new patrol vessels

The program includes the construction of 10 patrol vessels, the development of integrated maritime systems and regional monitoring centers, as well as the procurement of drones for aerial surveillance.

1 month ago
Asia & Pacific

Google planning powerful AI data centre on Christmas Island

Plans for the data centre on the tiny island located 350 km (220 miles) south of Indonesia have not previously been reported, and many details including its projected size, cost and potential uses, remain secret.

1 month ago
Americas

Trump says lost 'sovereignty' in New York after Mamdani win

President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the United States had lost "sovereignty" after New Yorkers elected leftist Zohran Mamdani as their next mayor.

1 month ago
Asia & Pacific premium

Indonesian debuts as UNESCO language at Uzbekistan conference

Indonesia's schools minister marked a milestone for the country on Tuesday when he addressed the ongoing UNESCO general conference in Uzbekistan using his mother tongue, while urging protection for education as a fundamental right in conflict zones, including Gaza.

1 month ago
Entertainment

Japan reunion gig strikes chord with new generation of Oasis fans

The band’s long-awaited return to the country ignited nostalgia and newfound devotion alike, uniting thousands of veteran fans and Gen Z streamers in one electrifying night at Tokyo Dome.

1 month ago
Americas

Leaders meet for Amazon summit amid worries over global cooperation

Dozens of country leaders will gather on Thursday in Brazil’s Amazon city of Belem ahead of the annual UN summit on climate change, hoping to advance progress despite growing concerns that multilateral cooperation is on the brink.

1 month ago
Asia & Pacific

Philippine death toll tops 140 as typhoon heads towards Vietnam

Typhoon Kalmaegi has killed at least 142 people and left another 127 missing after unleashing devastating flooding across the central Philippines, official figures showed Thursday, as the storm headed towards Vietnam.

1 month ago
Politics premium

Gibran pushes for faster development in Papua

Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has called for faster implementation of policies in Papua, as part of the central government’s push to close the development gap in Indonesia’s easternmost region.

1 month ago
Table Setting

Salted Olive: A taste of the Mediterranean, Jakarta-style

Mediterranean warmth meets Jakarta’s appetite for gathering and sharing at this rather nondescript eatery in Kebayoran Baru.

1 month ago
Regulations premium

Banks near full disbursement of $12b liquidity boost, cut borrowing costs

September's liquidity injection led to state-owned banks cutting their deposit rates by around 50 basis points (bps) and lending rates by around 11 bps, according to the Finance Ministry, which expects this to translate into stronger growth this quarter.

1 month ago
Academia premium

ASEAN and India’s shared AI opportunity

ASEAN and India’s partnership can become far greater than the sum of its parts.

1 month ago
Americas

US orders 10% flights cut at major US airports due to shutdown

US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on Wednesday that he would order a 10 percent cut in flights at 40 major US airports, citing air traffic control safety concerns as a government shutdown hit a record 36th day.

1 month ago
Entertainment premium

Hyde: The man, the myth, the (rock) legend

Japanese rock icon Hyde conjured a fiery evening of angst and jubilation throughout his solo concert, Hyde [Inside] Live 2025 World Tour in Jakarta, as he also demonstrated a masterful example of world-class rock music concert.

1 month ago
Markets

Asian markets bounce from selloff as US jobs beat forecasts

Asian markets rose Thursday to claw back some of the previous day's hefty losses as investors tracked a bounce on Wall Street sparked by jobs data that soothed worries about the US economy.

1 month ago
Academia

Restoring reefs, not just corals

Most restoration programs focus their efforts on increasing coral growth, but rarely ask whether the reef is actually functioning as a living ecosystem.

1 month ago
Archipelago premium

Two school collapses prompt West Java to inspect buildings

West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi acknowledged that many schools in the province suffer from substandard construction.

1 month ago
Academia premium

Myanmar’s border ‘raid’ and the scam war

The raid did not signal the beginning of the end for the online scam industry along the Thai-Myanmar border. It was the result of a battlefield gain, repackaged as an anti-crime success. 

1 month ago
Politics premium

Parties back court ruling on gender quota in House bodies

Some members of political parties in the House of Representatives welcomed the ruling and aimed to have more than 30 percent women in all legislature internal bodies, while others warned against ‘overrepresentation’ of female lawmakers.

1 month ago
Academia premium

How social protection can accelerate climate action

Integration of climate objectives into social-protection systems can go a long way toward delivering limited finance where it is needed most.

1 month ago
Society premium

Tobacco content raises alarm over children’s online safety

More than 2,300 videos uploaded to YouTube were found featuring tobacco products and advertisements, according to a report recently released by the Southeast Asia Freedom of Expression Network (SAFEnet).

1 month ago
Politics premium

KPK names Riau governor extortion suspect

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has named Riau Governor Abdul Wahid as wa suspect for allegedly extorting his subordinates following his arrest earlier this week.

1 month ago
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