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Asia & Pacific

Pentagon chief joins Southeast Asian meet to shore up US ties

The US has sought to shore up its presence in Southeast Asia and counter the growing influence of China.

1 month ago
Politics premium

Indonesia’s first A400M to arrive on Monday

The 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 ago
Academia premium

Trump’s return puts ASEAN back in spotlight

Trump’s presence, without doubt, has placed ASEAN once again on the global stage. ...

1 month ago

The Latest

Economy

Growing rice in the UK 'not so crazy' as climate warms

A warmer climate and changing rainfall patterns have made planning ahead essential, and UK researchers are embarking on a journey of agricultural transformation.

1 month ago
Academia premium

Controversies surrounding national hero nominations

The list of nominees for new national heroes this year revealed several names that have stirred up controversy.

1 month ago
Opinion premium

Analysis: Rejection of APBN use, uncertainty in Luhut's family office plan

The 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 ago
Society premium

Irradiated neighborhood: Banten residents in limbo amid ongoing radioactive cleanup

A 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 ago
Asia & Pacific premium

Prabowo urges unity as APEC faces uncertain outlook

Inclusivity 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 ago
Editorial premium

Grave matters ahead

In a sinking metropolis where land prices are among the nation’s highest, even the dead are now competing for space.

1 month ago
Companies premium

Indoor sports give ‘dying’ malls new lease on life

From padel courts to climbing walls, sports tenants are breathing new life into shopping centers threatened by changing consumer habits.

1 month ago
Society premium

K-pop concert promoter Mecima Pro director arrested in fraud case

The 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 ago
Family Matters

Inside Indonesia’s grave seekers: Tracing ancestors to find belonging

When 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 ago
Companies

MR.D.I.Y. Indonesia forecasts bright days ahead amid growth and expansion

Indonesia 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 ago
FEATURES

When aging women become monsters: The horror trope we can’t escape

Aging 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 ago
Economy premium

Taiwan flags Indonesian snack imports over banned preservative

Indonesia’s food export industry has faced a series of contamination cases in recent months, spanning various commodities from shrimp to spices.

1 month ago
Art & Culture premium

Earth Society: Art in a time of unraveling

At 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 ago
Companies

Hyundai Motor keen to take part in Indonesian national car plan, ministry says

South 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 ago
Companies premium

Freeport asks to restart operations at unaffected Papua mines

PT 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 ago
Academia premium

Heritage agriculture as a climate solution

Around the world, communities have developed agricultural systems born from hardship that have endured for centuries.

1 month ago
Companies

BYD reports biggest quarterly profit fall in over four years

The 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 ago
Americas

Trump stirs tensions with surprise nuclear test order

The 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 ago
Academia premium

Pawnshop industry: Paving the way to an inclusive economy

The 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 ago
Academia premium

Beyond troops, building peace

Security has been defined through militaristic and state-centric approaches, often overlooking women’s unique experiences and contributions in times of conflict. 

1 month ago
Academia premium

Microplastic rain: A call for responsible producers and good governance

When microplastics falls from the sky, it becomes clear that no place, public or private, is truly free from plastic contamination.

1 month ago
Jakarta premium

Transjakarta fare hike plan stirs debate

The 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 ago
Society premium

Women's protection at stake amid shrinking budget, weak focus

Policies 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 ago
Politics premium

Prabowo rejects authoritarian label

President Prabowo Subianto said on Wednesday he does not consider himself an authoritarian leader and that he is open to criticism.

1 month ago
Academia premium

Indonesia and ASEAN: Another missed opportunity

Despite 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 ago
Opinion premium

Analysis: House doubles down on controversial high recess budget

The 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 ago
Asia & Pacific premium

Prabowo heads to APEC amid US-China 'thaw'

The 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.

1 month ago
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