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Academia 04:35 pm

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Amid disasters, worsening geopolitics, Indonesia’s ‘theater state’ could reach its limit

There are democratic there are practices that are deployed to bind a nation together, whereas in an&...

Regulations 04:30 pm

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RI to cut coal production by nearly a quarter to lift prices

Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said this year’s coal production quota ...

Asia & Pacific 03:25 pm

China calls for joint counter-terrorism efforts with Pakistan

Efforts should be made to "effectively address various risks and challenges, and jointly safegu...

Economy 02:30 pm

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Indonesia sets sights on rice exports this year

The government also expressed confidence that Indonesia will end imports of white crystal sugar (GKP...

Economy 01:00 pm

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Purbaya focusing on ‘peripheral measures’ over core issues: CSIS

Core fiscal and structural challenges, including high bond yields and legal and political ...

Asia & Pacific 12:52 pm

Bushfires rage in Australia’s southeast, authorities warn of 'catastrophic' conditions

Friday's fire danger rating will be set at "catastrophic", the highest level, and both...

Americas 12:20 pm

Trump withdraws US from key climate treaty, deepening global pullback

A total of 66 global organizations and treaties -- roughly half affiliated with the United Nations -...

Academia 12:12 pm

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Leveraging rare earths: A pathway to national resilience

Despite its abundance of strategic minerals, the country still relies on imports to meet domestic de...

Regulations 12:01 pm

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Indonesia bans Spanish pork imports over ASF outbreak

The national quarantine body has banned all imports of Spanish pork and pork products following a co...

Economy 11:52 am

Bessent, Lutnick to join Trump at Davos

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff will also ...

Weekend Five 11:49 am

Five cultural moments that shaped 2025

From padel courts to TikTok folklore, here's a look at a handful of formative moments we’r...

Academia 11:11 am

A generation under surveillance is rising up

The recent protests show that youths around the world are taking action today to secure pathways to ...

Americas 10:48 am

Trump withdraws US from dozens of international and UN entities

Among the 35 non-UN groups and 31 UN entities Trump listed in a memo is the UNFCCC – described...

Entertainment 10:36 am

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Comedy sequel ‘Agak Laen: Menyala Pantiku!’ sets new box-office record

The comedy sequel has drawn more than 10.5 million viewers in just 38 days, overtaking major local h...

Academia 10:10 am

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The desacralization of nature and disaster

The transition from traditional belief systems toward formal religiosity has brought an unintended s...

Food 09:36 am

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Beyond the plate: An Indonesian chef-sommelier’s culinary vision

Kaskara Hasibuan reflects on his international career, his pop-up platform Comocasa, and how global ...

Regulations 09:12 am

Indonesia may seize another 5 million hectares of palm oil plantations in 2026

Authorities seized more than 4.1 million hectares of land last year, arguing it was being illegally ...

Academia 09:09 am

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How should ASEAN address the 2025 mess?

What 2025 ultimately revealed is how far the Indo-Pacific has drifted from the visions ASEAN a...

Archipelago 09:05 am

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22 villages in Aceh vanish after Cyclone Senyar, dozens remain isolated

Sekumur village was completely destroyed by Cyclone Senyar. A total of 283 homes were swept away by ...

Academia 08:08 am

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The hidden costs of a GoTo–Grab merger

In the context of a GoTo-Grab merger, the participation of Danantara introduces a fundamental confli...

Politics 07:55 am

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Prabowo administration promises pay raise for ad hoc judges after planned strike

Prabowo Subianto's administration has assured that ad hoc judges will receive a pay raise after ...

Academia 07:07 am

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Why Indonesia’s US deal could cost more than it delivers

For Indonesia, which is deeply embedded in East Asian production networks and heavily exposed to Chi...

Archipelago 07:01 am

Police probe death of Malaysian national found adrift in Riau waters

According to Malaysian officials, Keong is believed to have jumped from the Second Link Tuas–J...

Politics 06:45 am

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Indonesia may face rising instability in 2026: CSIS

Failure to address the need for better welfare and democratic policymaking may cause people to ...

Politics 06:21 am

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Prabowo embraces criticism but new penal code draws free speech concerns

President Prabowo Subianto has said that he welcomes criticism as a necessary part of governance. Bu...

Editorial 06:06 am

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Undoing democratic reform

Indirect elections through local councils offer no guarantee of cleaner or cheaper politics, if...

Regulations 20 hours ago

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New housing agency plan unnecessary, reduces efficiency, businesses say

Experts warned that the new body could overlap with the Housing and Settlements Ministry and BP Tape...

Lifestyle 20 hours ago

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Fashion 2026: Dressing in a world of uncertainty

Archival textiles, gender-fluid utility and disciplined craft shape how Indonesian designers respond...

Politics 20 hours ago

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Prabowo forms Sumatra disaster recovery task force

The task force, led by Home Minister Tito Karnavian, aims to strengthen coordination between th...

Companies 21 hours ago

SUN Energy shifts to integrated energy solutions, energy storage

The integration between power generation, storage and energy management system will become an import...

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