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Regulations 6 months ago

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RI catches break after US Supreme Court ruling on Trump tariffs

The government has signaled that it will refrain for now from any decisive follow-up to its new bilateral trade deal with the United States after a US Supreme Court ruling raised questions over the legality of US tariff policies.

Economy 6 months ago

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RI upends domestic policies to get 19% tariffs in US trade deal

The affected rules include local content requirements, a critical mineral export ban, halal certification and a digital tax moratorium, all of which are intended to support domestic businesses.

Arts 6 months ago

Paper chaser: How Rudy Atjeh makes art out of paperwork

The Aceh-born, Yogyakarta-based artist talks us through his latest work at Art Jakarta Papers, and why cutting paper is a surprisingly reflective act.

Economy 8 months ago

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Indonesia eyes to clinch US tariff deal in a fortnight

Indonesia’s technical team, tasked with the legal drafting process, has arrived in the US capital about a week ago to pave the way for Coordinating Economy Minister Airlangga Hartarto.

Asia & Pacific 10 months ago

Bangladesh scraps plan to hire music teachers after Islamist anger

In August, the ministry overseeing primary education issued a circular announcing the recruitment of music teachers -- a decision that the interim government has now reversed.

Europe 10 months ago

Thieves rob priceless jewels from Louvre in brazen heist

The robbery raises awkward questions about security at the museum, where officials had already sounded the alarm about lack of investment at a world-famous site, home to artworks such as the Mona Lisa, that welcomed 8.7 million visitors in 2024.

Arts 11 months ago

Sun, sea and sculptures: A weekend at the Island of the Gods’ newest art fair

Set in Bali’s up-and-coming Nuanu Creative City, Art & Bali’s inaugural edition felt more like a festival than a fair, celebrating the arts in all its forms.

Art & Culture 1 year ago

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Popomangun, Low Moromi explore life's rhythm in geometry, cloud

Curator Gie Sanjaya said the title "Organic Rhythm" was chosen to reflect the artists’ shared effort to express the flow of life and their spirituality, even as they come from different cultural backgrounds.

Arts 1 year ago

Inside the art auction: Putting Indonesian masters back in the spotlight

As Global Auction marks its 22nd year, a rare Raden Saleh painting leads a lineup that bridges heritage, homecoming and the next wave of contemporary talent.

Academia 1 year ago

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Freedom of panorama: How to keep public spaces truly public

In today's digital world, copyright can be unknowingly infringed through user generated content featuring protected works.

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