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Business 3 years ago

Asian markets advance after Fed meeting, Hong Kong rebounds

Asian markets rose Thursday as the Federal Reserve acknowledged the US recovery was well on track bu...

National 3 years ago

Mount Sinabung erupts again, spewing massive column of ash and smoke

The eruption of the volcano in North Sumatra province lasted about 12 minutes, a local geological ag...

World 3 years ago

As cases surge in Japan, COVID-19 adviser urges message on growing threat

Olympic host city Tokyo recorded 3,177 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, hitting a daily record high ...

Sports 3 years ago

Pandemic takes toll on athlete mental health at Tokyo Games

After her stunning exit from the women's gymnastics team event on Tuesday, Simone Biles said she...

Business 3 years ago

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IMF lowers Indonesia's GDP growth forecast for 2021

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) downgraded this year's economic growth forecast for Indone...

National 3 years ago

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COVID-19 deaths soar despite government claims of easing

On Wednesday, the country reported 1,824 confirmed coronavirus-related deaths, just a day after smas...

Politics 3 years ago

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Air Force apologizes after video of violence against Papuan goes viral

The video has triggered another debate about systematic racism against native Papuans and has been c...

National 3 years ago

Family of late tycoon donates US$138 million for COVID-19 mitigation efforts

The family of Aceh's late entrepreneur Akidi Tio donated Rp 2 trillion (US$138 million) for COVI...

Sports 3 years ago

Indonesian lifter matches Olympic record in surprise session

Rahmat, who was only selected to represent Asia along with China, Japan, and South Korea in the Toky...

World 3 years ago

Taliban delegation visits China: Taliban spokesperson

"Politics, economy and issues related to the security of both countries and the current situati...

Business 3 years ago

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HappyFresh raises $65 million in series D, plans expansion in Indonesia

The online groceries marketplace will use the funds to expand operations to more areas of Indonesia ...

World 3 years ago

Tokyo logs record 3,177 COVID-19 cases, casting pall over Olympics

The surge in infections comes amid the spread of the highly contagious Delta variant of the coronavi...

Business 3 years ago

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Bank Jago brings down loss in first half with rapid credit growth

Bank Jago booked a net loss of Rp 46.77 billion (US$3.23 million) in the first half of the year, dow...

Business 3 years ago

BRI Life probes reported data leak of 2 million users

BRI Life said in a statement that its investigation was being conducted with an independent team spe...

World 3 years ago

France owes French Polynesia 'a debt' over nuclear tests: Macron

"I want truth and transparency," Macron said in a speech to Polynesian officials, adding t...

Sports 3 years ago

Simone Biles withdraws from Olympics all-around gymnastics

"After further medical evaluation, Simone Biles has withdrawn from the final individual all-aro...

Sports 3 years ago

Medvedev fumes as players wilt in Tokyo heat

Last week Medvedev was the first to appeal for a delayed start for tennis at the Tokyo Olympics due ...

Business 3 years ago

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PLN planning 'NewCo' coal power holding company

The unions cited their concerns over privatization and potential price hikes as part of their object...

Sports 3 years ago

Simone Biles' Tokyo struggles could inspire wider change around mental health

The superstar American gymnast Biles on Tuesday stunned the Tokyo Olympics when she pulled out of th...

Business 3 years ago

IMF raises growth forecasts for rich nations, dims outlook for developing world

The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday maintained its 6 percent global growth forecast for 2021,...

World 3 years ago

Biden accuses Russia trying to disrupt 2022 elections

"Look at what Russia is doing already about the 2022 elections and misinformation," Biden ...

National 3 years ago

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Indonesia reports record daily high number of COVID-19 deaths at more than 2,000

Indonesia reported on Tuesday 2,069 confirmed coronavirus deaths, an all-time high of daily deaths, ...

Sports 3 years ago

Tokyo Games waits for Simone Biles's decision

Biles sent a shock through the Summer Games on Tuesday when she dropped out of the team competition ...

World 3 years ago

Britain reports highest deaths from COVID-19 since March

Britain reported 131 new deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily total since March 17, though it cam...

World 3 years ago

US State Department to investigate swastika carved into elevator

State Department spokeswoman Jalina Porter told reporters that the swastika was discovered late on M...

World 3 years ago

Sydney locked down for another month as COVID-19 cases rise

Lockdown rules were due to end on Friday but restrictions will now run until Aug 28, state Premier G...

Business 3 years ago

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SOEs join telehealth race with new ‘super app’

The public sector has joined the race for a slice of the telemedicine sector, which has been dominat...

Business 3 years ago

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Hype over Bukalapak IPO raises eyebrows

Homegrown unicorn Bukalapak is expecting a massive success with its initial public offering (IPO) as...

World 3 years ago

Pentagon says China's sea claims have 'no basis' in international law

"That assertion treads on the sovereignty of the states in the region," he said at the sta...

Business 3 years ago

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Direct investment up 10% in first half, but Q3 pressure looms

The Investment Ministry reported on Tuesday that Rp 442.8 trillion (US$30.55 billion) had been inves...

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