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The US has sought to shore up its presence in Southeast Asia and counter the growing influence of China.
1 month agoThe Air Force sent 22 personnel, including pilots, loadmasters and technicians, to Seville, Spain, for a series of training courses to operate and maintain the A400M heavy transport aircraft. ...
1 month agoTrump’s presence, without doubt, has placed ASEAN once again on the global stage. ...
1 month agoA warmer climate and changing rainfall patterns have made planning ahead essential, and UK researchers are embarking on a journey of agricultural transformation.
1 month agoThe list of nominees for new national heroes this year revealed several names that have stirred up controversy.
1 month agoThe proposal to establish a family office, a private investment entity, from National Economic Council (DEN) head Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan has recently returned to the public spotlight after Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa rejected the use of the state budget (APBN) to fund the venture. Purbaya said the family office project must be developed entirely through DEN's own resources, emphasizing that the Finance Ministry had no role in designing or planning the project. Luhut responded by pointing to a misperception regarding the proposal, clarifying that the planned project had nothing to do with the state budget. Details of the initiative remain vague, however, so it is uncertain how the new entity will be structured and financed.
1 month agoA government-sanctioned task force has disposed of more than 550 tonnes of materials contaminated with Cesium-137 (Cs-137) from 22 irradiated factories, empty land and settlement areas around the Cikande industrial estate in Serang regency, Banten.
1 month agoInclusivity should be APEC’s guiding principle, as exclusive growth is divisive that may lead to instability and jeopardize peace and prosperity, President Prabowo Subianto told leaders at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit.
1 month agoIn a sinking metropolis where land prices are among the nation’s highest, even the dead are now competing for space.
1 month agoFrom padel courts to climbing walls, sports tenants are breathing new life into shopping centers threatened by changing consumer habits.
1 month agoThe Jakarta Police have arrested Fransiska Dwi Melani, director of concert promoter PT Melani Citra Permata (Mecima Pro), after naming her a suspect in a fraud and embezzlement case linked to a concert the firm held for South Korean girl group TWICE in Jakarta in 2023.
1 month agoWhen family trees end in a lopped limb, a new generation of descendants is turning to cemeteries to recover their history, relink their lineage and rediscover what it means to remember those who came before.
1 month agoIndonesia is ripe for growth with solid performance at both public and private businesses, a testament of the country’s untapped potential, fueled by purchasing power and a stable middle class.
1 month agoAging women are increasingly portrayed as monsters across the horror genre, both local and global. The trope isn’t just frightening: It reflects deep-rooted sociocultural fears of women whose power no longer depends on beauty, youth or submission.
1 month agoIndonesia’s food export industry has faced a series of contamination cases in recent months, spanning various commodities from shrimp to spices.
1 month agoAt ICAD 15, artists from Indonesia and beyond confront humanity’s uneasy relationship with the planet, weaving stories of decay, resilience and renewal through installation, sculpture and design.
1 month agoSouth Korea's Hyundai Motor is interested in participating in Indonesia's plan to develop its own national car, the government said on Friday.
1 month agoPT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) is seeking government approval to resume operations at sections of its massive mining complex in Tembagapura, Central Papua, that were not impacted by a major landslide in September.
1 month agoAround the world, communities have developed agricultural systems born from hardship that have endured for centuries.
1 month agoThe consecutive quarterly profit fall comes as BYD faces tougher competition in its home market from the likes of Geely and Leapmotor, which have been taking share from BYD in the budget car segment.
1 month agoThe announcement on social media was issued just before Trump -- who boasts frequently about being a peace president -- went into a summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in South Korea.
1 month agoThe pawnshop industry's journey to becoming a robust market is driven by stronger capital and human resources, innovative products, prudential regulation and supervision, ecosystem and consumer protection.
1 month agoSecurity has been defined through militaristic and state-centric approaches, often overlooking women’s unique experiences and contributions in times of conflict.
1 month agoWhen microplastics falls from the sky, it becomes clear that no place, public or private, is truly free from plastic contamination.
1 month agoThe Jakarta provincial administration’s plan to raise the fares for Transjakarta bus service has stirred discussions among passengers and experts alike, with some saying the move necessary to maintain the service and others fearing it would hurt their wallets.
1 month agoPolicies introduced during the first year of President Prabowo Subianto’s administration pay little regard to the protection of women or gender equality, observers have said, which raises concerns about the government’s commitment to upholding women’s rights.
1 month agoPresident Prabowo Subianto said on Wednesday he does not consider himself an authoritarian leader and that he is open to criticism.
1 month agoDespite the many milestones of the 47th ASEAN Summit, President Prabowo Subianto’s decision to leave before its conclusion has left observers with lingering doubts over his administration's foreign policy stance and direction as well as its commitment to the regional bloc.
1 month agoThe House of Representatives' recess budget has nearly doubled this year, despite mass protests over what the public views as lawmakers' excessive housing allowance amid economic hardships and ongoing calls for budget efficiency. Such budgetary controversies will likely persist, given Indonesia's long-standing tradition of poor accountability in public spending.
1 month agoThe President is expected to underscore multilateralism, peace and economic cooperation at the Asia-Pacific Leaders' Summit in South Korea, his penultimate international engagement for this year.
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