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New-Year

Economy 2 months ago

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Indonesia retail sales pick up but consumer confidence flatlines

The retail sales index was projected to climb to 231.7 points in December while the consumer confidence index dropped slightly to 123.5 points.

Weekend Five 2 months ago

Five films to start 2026 strong (and where to watch them)

From friendship to forgiveness, these films offer something steadier than escape as 2026 begins.

Academia 2 months ago

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Indonesia’s youth and educated unemployment: A ticking time bomb

In Indonesia, education policy continues to expand labor supply rapidly, but industrial policy, investment incentives and labor market institutions have not evolved in tandem.

Europe 2 months ago

Scrutiny turns to safety set-up of Swiss bar after deadly blaze

Witnesses reported seeing staff at the Le Constellation bar carrying so-called fountain candles atop bottles of champagne.

Society 2 months ago

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Muted NYE celebrations reflect solidarity with Sumatra disaster victims

Indonesians ushered in the New Year with subdued celebrations, as scaled-down festivities across the country served as a gesture of solidarity with millions affected by deadly disasters in northern Sumatra.

Europe 2 months ago

Tears and stunned silence at vigil for Swiss fire victims

Around 40 people died and more than 100 were injured in the fire that ripped through the crowded Le Constellation bar around 1:30 a.m. local time.

FEATURES 2 months ago

Do we really need New Year’s resolutions?

Before you write another set of resolutions, ask yourself: Do you have the anchor to carry it through?

Archipelago 3 months ago

Regions scale back New Year’s festivities in solidarity with Sumatra flood victims

State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi praised the regional administrations’ decisions, emphasizing the importance of national solidarity.

Society 3 months ago

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Year-end travel remains risky amid heavy traffic, extreme weather

With the New Year return-traffic surge expected from Jan. 2 to 4, authorities are stepping up road safety operations to prevent accidents that have already claimed a number of lives during the year-end holiday season.

Society 3 months ago

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Police step up security ahead of Christmas, New Year

With the 2025 year-end holiday fast approaching, the National Police have stepped up security measures nationwide, deploying hundreds of thousands of personnel to ensure the public can celebrate Christmas and New Year safely.

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