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Politics premium

No cabinet shake-up for now, Prabowo’s aide says

President Prabowo Subianto has no plans to reshuffle his cabinet for now, a senior official has said, despite growing speculation over a possible expansion of the ruling coalition following his increasingly cordial ties with Megawati Soekarnoputri, leader of the de facto opposition Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P).

1 month ago
Academia premium

The de-dollarization trend and how to benefit from it

The growing trend of de-dollarization, especially on the heels of the MOU to promote local currency use signed last month between the central banks of Indonesia and China as well as the global turmoil following Trump's tariff policy flip-flop, presents a strategic opportunity for Indonesia to strengthen its fiscal and monetary policies. ...

1 month ago
Academia premium

Discourse: Indonesia’s foreign policy stays the same, with more activism

Eight months into Prabowo Subianto’s presidency, analysts and observers have noted Jakarta’s increasingly active stance on the international stage, with the new leader having conducted a flurry of engagements. Yet, questions remain about Indonesia’s diplomatic strategy.  ...

1 month ago

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Politics premium

Ministry to hold second regional head retreat in West Java

The second leadership retreat for newly elected regional heads will be held at the Institute of Public Administration (IPDN) campus ground in Jatinangor, Sumedang regency, West Java, for five days starting June 22.

1 month ago
Opinion premium

Analysis: Prabowo’s meritocratic fantasy

Delivering a speech at the World Government Summit back in February, President Prabowo Subianto proudly claimed his administration’s success in implementing a meritocratic government under his rule. Analysts, however, claim otherwise, as government officials appointed by the President since he took over tend to have notable ties to him without a transparent assessment of their competence.

1 month ago
Economy premium

RI-US trade negotiations in limbo as deadline nears

Talks between Indonesia and the United States remain in limbo just days ahead of a deadline both parties set for reaching a trade deal to avert punishing US import tariffs that would effectively shut off the world’s largest consumer market for many Indonesian products.

1 month ago
Editorial

Demonizing CSOs

President Prabowo's communication style, while a key part of his nationalist branding, reflects populism, which tends to divide society between "the people" and "others", who are often framed as a common enemy threatening the nation.

1 month ago
Regulations premium

Project strength to protect prosperity, Prabowo says

President Prabowo Subianto has stressed the need for increased investment in national defense to safeguard the country’s sovereignty and independence.  

1 month ago
Companies premium

Germany’s Daimler opens new bus, truck factory in Cikarang

The company poured Rp 500 billion (US$30.7 million) in investment for a facility that will produce various models of Mercedes-Benz Axor trucks and specially designed Mercedes-Benz bus chassis tailored for the Indonesian market.

1 month ago
Society premium

West Java’s education maneuvers not binding for all: Ombudsman

The Indonesian Ombudsman has assured that a series of controversial education policies introduced by the West Java administration would only apply to schools under the supervision of the province’s education agency, and do not extend to institutions managed by the Religious Affairs Ministry or local city and regency administrations.

1 month ago
Asia & Pacific

South Korea halts loudspeaker propaganda broadcasts against North

South Korea on Wednesday halted loudspeaker propaganda broadcasts into the nuclear-armed North, the defense ministry said, adding it was a bid to "restore trust" under Seoul's new administration.

1 month ago
Europe

May was world's second-hottest on record, EU scientists say

The world experienced its second-warmest May since records began this year, a month in which climate change fueled a record-breaking heatwave in Greenland, scientists said on Wednesday.

1 month ago
Economy premium

Minister dismisses claim Jokowi involved in Raja Ampat nickel mining

Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia has dismissed allegations linking former president Joko “Jokowi” Widodo to nickel mining activities in Raja Ampat.

1 month ago
Sports

Australia seal World Cup spot with win over Saudi

The Socceroos only had to avoid a five-goal defeat to confirm their appearance at a sixth consecutive finals and goals from Connor Metcalfe and Mitch Duke earned the Australians a come-from-behind win to brush aside the Saudis.

1 month ago
Regulations

US, China reach deal to ease export curbs, keep tariff truce alive

The deal may keep the Geneva agreement from unravelling over dueling export controls, but does little to resolve deep differences over Trump's unilateral tariffs and longstanding US complaints about China's state-led, export-driven economic model.

1 month ago
Companies premium

Damri receives 70 Chinese electric buses for Transjakarta routes

The state-owned bus operator has received 70 new electric buses from China for plying Transjakarta routes by the end of June.

1 month ago
Economy

UK expected to boost defense, health in major spending review

Finance minister Rachel Reeves is set to address parliament around midday, outlining her spending review in the hopes of boosting the country's sluggish growth, which risks added pressure from US President Donald Trump's tariffs onslaught.

1 month ago
Sports

Kluivert tells Indonesia to learn from Japan thrashing in World Cup hunt

Indonesia's dreams of appearing at their first finals since gaining independence in 1945 are still alive after they finished fourth in Asian qualifying Group C.

1 month ago
Companies

Qantas shutters Singapore-based Jetstar Asia on rising costs, competition

The shutdown of the 20-year-old airline next month will result in up to 500 job losses, a Qantas spokesperson said, and Jetstar Asia's fleet of 13 Airbus A320 planes will be redeployed to Australia and New Zealand.

1 month ago
Environment premium

Choking hazard: How North Maluku nickel industry suffocates local villagers

Widely hailed as a critical mineral that helps push the energy transition, the mining and processing of nickel in Central Halmahera regency, North Maluku, brings distress to people living around the mineral’s industrial park.

1 month ago
Americas

Trump claims LA being invaded by 'foreign enemy'

In a hardline speech at one of the country's biggest army bases, Trump described protesters as "animals" and got troops to boo the names of California Governor Gavin Newsom and ex-president Joe Biden.

1 month ago
Academia premium

Rebuilding the aid consensus

A political landscape increasingly dominated by right-wing sentiment has decimated Western aid spending, but the UK can still take greater leadership in today's global challenges, which require international cooperation by definition as well as the humanity that binds all peoples.

1 month ago
Archipelago premium

Magelang demands eight times increase in Borobudur visitor limit

Local businesses at Borobudur have reported an 80 percent decline in revenue since the visitor restriction was implemented, while the Borobudur Conservation Center says the cap aims to transform the temple into a "meaningful tourism" destination.

1 month ago
Companies premium

Krakatau Steel prepares 500 ha in Cilegon for China’s Delong Steel

The plant is also expected to begin producing so-called green steel, in line with current trends toward for lower-emission manufacturing processes.

1 month ago
Entertainment

BTS members Jimin, Junkook discharged from South Korea military service

On Friday, the band marks the 12th anniversary of its debut, with the Hybe headquarters in Seoul wrapped with the slogan "WE ARE BACK" and thousands of fans set to descend on the city for celebrations.

1 month ago
Academia premium

The evolving role of culture in the banking sector

Globally, the traditional view is shifting and for Indonesia's banking sector, this presents both a challenge and an opportunity.

1 month ago
Archipelago premium

Businesses grapple with Bali's single-use plastics ban

In April, Bali Governor I Wayan Koster issued a circular banning the use of plastic bags, cups, straws and styrofoam in businesses, government offices, schools, hotels, restaurants, markets and places of worship, as part of broader efforts to tackle the island’s growing waste problem.

1 month ago
Academia premium

Increasing nontaxable income to boost middle-income spending

Economic conditions now are strikingly different from when the nontaxable income amount was determined nine years ago.

1 month ago
Companies premium

Holidays sustain consumer spending post-Ramadan

Data from the Mandiri Spending Index show that middle- and upper-class consumers drove spending growth during both the Ramadan-Idul Fitri holiday and postholiday periods this year, albeit not as much as compared to last year.

1 month ago
Academia

How AI will shape the contest of the century

The arrival of DeepSeek and robotics appears to have woken up the entrepreneurial spirit that has gone into hibernation among some businesses.

1 month ago
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