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Academia premium

Can ASEAN build trust in its electric future?

Indonesia’s EV ambitions could anchor the green transition in Southeast Asia, but transparency and steady alignment of policy and goals will decide who leads.

1 week ago
Asia & Pacific premium

Millennia of knowledge transfer: India’s influence on Indonesia, the world

For over two thousand years, India and Indonesia have exchanged more than trade. From ancient temples and batik patterns to numeral systems, this enduring dialogue of cultures continues to shape the world’s intellectual and artistic heritage. ...

1 week ago
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 week ago

The Latest

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 week 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 week ago
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 week 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 week ago
Quick Dispatch

Guinness Imported Draught, the world's best-selling stout, launches in Indonesia

Guinness, the world's No. 1 stout beer, strengthens its presence in Indonesia through the official launch of Guinness Imported Draught.

5 hours 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 week 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 week ago
Quick Dispatch

MODENA links up with IOH to bring new telecommunications services in Seamless ecosystem

MODENA and Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison have entered a strategic partnership to deliver new telecommunications services that will be part of Seamless, an integrated ecosystem built by MODENA to support an end-to-end smart lifestyle through the synergy of electronic devices, connectivity and digital services.

1 day 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 week 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 week 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 week 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 week 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 week 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 week 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 week 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 week 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 week 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 week 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 week 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 week 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 week 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 week 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 week 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 week 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 week 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 week 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 week ago

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Tue, November 11, 2025

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