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Society 4 months ago

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Diaspora skeptical of new lifetime visa

The diaspora community is skeptical of the newly launched policy granting former Indonesian citizens and their families stay permits for an unlimited period, calling it an investment-driven scheme that does not address the country’s brain drain phenomenon.

Academia 4 months ago

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The Mamdani effect: How government failure sways voters

Rising prices of daily needs have created opportunities for “challenger” politicians and parties to brand themselves with “extreme” policy platforms in the next Indonesian election in 2029.

Americas 4 months ago

Trump says US immigration raids 'haven't gone far enough'

Trump was interviewed Friday by CBS's "60 Minutes" program, his first sit-down with the broadcaster since it agreed to a $16 million settlement with him.

Asia & Pacific 5 months ago

Australia dispatches immigrants to remote Pacific atoll

A cohort of around 350 immigrants -- many of them convicted of serious crimes including assault, drug smuggling and even murder -- could eventually be sent to the low-lying atoll after Australia failed to resettle them elsewhere.

Economy 6 months ago

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Golden Visa investment hits Rp 48 trillion, govt says

Indonesia has generated Rp 48 trillion (US$2.86 billion) worth of investment in connection with the issuance of the Golden Visa, a special residency permit introduced last year to invite foreign investors to the country.

Archipelago 6 months ago

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US woman deported for organizing sexual wellness retreat in Bali

Winarko, Head of the Ngurah Rai Immigration Office, stated that JRG has violated Indonesian immigration regulations by conducting commercial activities while on a tourist visa.

Americas 6 months ago

Trump to impose $100,000 fee per year for H-1B visas, in blow to tech

Trump's threat to crack down on H-1B visas has become a major flashpoint with the tech industry, which contributed millions of dollars to his presidential campaign.

Asia & Pacific 6 months ago

South Korean workers return home to cheers after US immigration raid

The raid has threatened to destabilize ties at a time when the countries are seeking to finalise a trade deal, which includes a US$350 billion investment fund to support strategic US industries.

Companies 6 months ago

Hyundai battery plant start-up delayed by months following US raid, CEO says

A battery plant co-owned by Hyundai Motor is facing a minimum start-up delay of two to three months following an immigration raid last week, Hyundai CEO Jose Munoz said on Thursday.

Americas 6 months ago

'Betrayed': South Korea shaken by US immigration raid

Seoul has urged Washington to respect the rights of its investors and is sending a plane to bring home its affected citizens, amid mounting anger at home over the incident.

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