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Central Java, Yogyakarta give assistance to students affected by Sumatra disasters

Yogyakarta provided Rp 1 billion each to the three affected provinces in the northern part of Sumatra.

2 months ago
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Batam Customs Office uncovers new way to smuggle used clothing

For a fee, packages containing used clothing can be taken by passengers as carry on luggage or registered as checked baggage. ...

2 months ago
Editorial premium

Sumatra’s prolonged plight

The government's response to the Sumatra flooding and landslides is turning into a case study of what not to do after a major disaster. ...

2 months ago

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Rising forest loss puts Kalimantan at higher disaster risk

Around 90 percent of 13,000 hectares of natural forests cleared by activities from the pulpwood industry were found in Kalimantan, according to a new report issued by environmental groups, raising alarms of looming ecological crisis that may hit the island in the coming years.

2 months ago
Regulations premium

Lots of clicks, few arrivals as ‘New Bali’ dream hits snag

A report published by the Tourism Ministry noted a low search-to-traffic ratio, which gauges potential demand by comparing online search interest from various countries for the priority destinations with the actual traffic that follows.

2 months ago
Jakarta premium

Leaking Jakarta seawall raises concern over rising sea level, maintenance

Several parts of a concrete seawall in Muara Baru, North Jakarta that are leaking, which has led to tidal flooding in dozens of neighborhood units (RT) as well as in a city amusement park.

2 months ago
Archipelago

Security in Intan Jaya has improved, TNI says

TNI’s role in Papua is not limited to security but also covers social communication, support for public service and contribution to regional development acceleration, a flag officer said.

2 months ago
Companies premium

Freeport vows no layoffs at Gresik smelter amid supply shock

The gold and copper mining giant says it is retaining all permanent employees at its Gresik smelter, which has been impacted by the September mudslide at its underground mine in Mimika, Papua, and is not expected to resume operations until March next year.

2 months ago
Quick Dispatch

DENZA takes center stage at BCA Expoversary 2026 with premium D9 and B5 models

DENZA, China’s fast-growing premium electric vehicle brand under BYD Group, marked its Indonesian debut by showcasing its highly successful DENZA D9 and introducing its latest model, DENZA B5, at BCA Expoversary 2026. The brand’s participation in the event reinforces its commitment to expanding its presence in Indonesia’s luxury EV segment.

1 day ago
Asia & Pacific

Warmer seas, heavier rains drove Asia floods: scientists

Two tropical storms dumped massive amounts of rain on the countries last month, prompting landslides and flooding that killed more than 600 people in Sri Lanka and nearly 1,000 in Indonesia.

2 months ago
Economy

Mexico's Senate passes tariff hikes on Indonesian, Chinese imports

The proposal, passed earlier by the lower house, will raise or impose new duties of up to 50 percent from 2026 on certain goods.

2 months ago
Quick Dispatch

Tomas Jizhar Foundation, Innopraktika, UPH, MSU join forces to advance research, education

MODENA Group, through the Tomas Jizhar Foundation and Innopraktika, has facilitated the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Indonesia’s Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH) and Russia’s Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU).

1 day ago
Jakarta

21 injured as car plows into students, teacher at North Jakarta elementary school

A vehicle reportedly belonging to the government’s free nutritious meals program lost control and rammed through the school’s gate, despite the gate being closed, before entering the school yard where dozens of students and staff were assembled for a literacy activity.

2 months ago
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Analysis: Indonesia's fiscal strains deepen as deficit rises, revenue underperforms

Indonesia's budget deficit widened Rp 479.7 trillion (US$29.98 billion) or 2.02 percent of GDP in October 2025, heightening concerns about the country's fiscal health. This marks a sharp increase from the Rp 309.2 trillion deficit, or 1.37 percent of GDP, recorded during the same period last year. The shortfall has been further pressured by sluggish state revenues as the government had collected only Rp 2.1 quadrillion by Oct. 31, equivalent to 73.7 percent of this year's revenue outlook.

2 months ago
Asia & Pacific

US bombers join Japanese jets in show of force after China-Russia drills, Tokyo says

US nuclear-capable bombers flew over the Sea of Japan alongside Japanese fighter jets on Wednesday, Tokyo said, in a show of force following Chinese and Russian drills in the skies and seas around Japan and South Korea.

2 months ago
Companies premium

Hashim’s Arsari Group steps into crypto arena via COIN

The group, owned by President Prabowo’s brother, has recently expanded into technology and digital assets, following its move in late 2024 to become a shareholder in PT Solusi Sinergi Digital.

2 months ago
Americas

Venezuelan opposition leader emerges from hiding after winning Nobel

It was unclear how Machado managed to travel to Norway, or how she will return after Venezuela said it would consider her a fugitive if she left the country. 

2 months ago
Middle East and Africa

US to host meeting of G20 officials without South Africa's participation

South Africa, this year's host country, was not invited to join the meeting of the G20 deputy sherpas, the sources said on condition of anonymity.

2 months ago
Academia

Sham elections, shifting power inside Myanmar

The elections are a clear attempt by the regime to gain legitimacy and sideline the government in exile. But they open the possibility of some diffusion of power.

2 months ago
Americas

US plans to order foreign tourists to disclose social media histories

The administration of US President Donald Trump plans to order visa-exempt foreign tourists to disclose their social media histories from the last five years before entering the country, according to an official notice.

2 months ago
Asia & Pacific

Thailand, Cambodia keep fighting across border ahead of Trump calls

Fighting between Thailand and Cambodia entered its fourth day on Thursday as both sides waited for a promised telephone call from United States President Donald Trump, who says he believes he can again end the conflict between the two Southeast Asian nations.

2 months ago
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Indonesia’s OECD bid: A historic step for both sides

In becoming a full OECD member, Indonesia will join other countries at the table that are helping to shape global standards by investing in and committing to long-term reform.

2 months ago
Markets

Asian traders cheer US rate cut but gains tempered by outlook

While the move had been priced in for several weeks, investors were cheered by the fact that bank boss Jerome Powell was "less hawkish" in his post-meeting remarks.

2 months ago
Science & Tech

Earliest evidence of humans making fire discovered in UK

Learning to light our own fires was one of the great turning points in human history, offering our ancestors warmth, a place to socialise and a way to cook food -- which helped us evolve our unusually big brains. 

2 months ago
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What the Citra Awards tells us about the contemporary cinema landscape

The winners and snubs at this year’s Indonesian “Oscars” are revealing in what they show about the nation’s movie industry today.

2 months ago
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India-Russia: A time-tested partnership building trust

Russia has moved significantly closer to China, sometimes uncomfortably so, while the United States has tried to consolidate Europe under a NATO-centered response to Moscow.

2 months ago
Science & Tech

An Indonesian Professor's Journey Rethinking Motivation Across Cultures

As Indonesia’s education landscape rapidly embraces digital learning and transformation, educators and researchers are increasingly seeking deeper, culturally grounded insights into what truly motivates students. For Indonesian-born scholar Associate Professor Gregory Arief D. Liem, these questions have shaped a lifelong research mission that contributes to global conversations on student motivation.

2 months ago
Economy

US ready to move forward with Indonesia deal, trade chief says ahead of bilateral talks

Greer declined to discuss the state of the trade talks with Indonesia, saying they were subject to a confidentiality agreement, but underscoring Washington's interest in finalizing the trade deal.

2 months ago
Academia premium

Trump's United States of the Americas

The national security strategies document speaks of reducing America’s trade imbalances, increasing commerce, securing supply chains and reindustrializing the country.

2 months ago
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Why Indonesia needs mandatory disaster insurance

Countries with high disaster risk do not leave disaster protection to voluntary market behavior

2 months ago
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