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Companies

Telkom Group strengthens Indonesia’s digital sovereignty via Nongsa-Changi Cable

The submarine cable system reinforces Batam’s position as a digital hub, connecting Indonesia and Singapore to global markets.

2 months ago
Companies premium

Chinese firm breaks ground on $317m electric excavator plant

The plant, located in the Karawang Artha Industrial Hill (KAIH) industrial estate, is scheduled to begin operations in the first half of 2027. ...

2 months ago
Asia & Pacific

China fires water cannon on Philippine ship at Scarborough Shoal, Manila says

A Chinese coast guard vessel fired a water cannon at a Philippine government fisheries vessel in Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, scoring an indirect hit, a Philippine Coast Guard official said on Thursday. ...

2 months ago

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Asia & Pacific

Modi vows punishment for exam fraud fueling India protests

Protests snowballed on Monday after police fired tear gas and baton-charged tens of thousands of demonstrators as they tried to march to parliament on the opening day of the monsoon session.

2 months ago
Economy premium

Credit growth accelerates further to 12.67% in June

Bank Indonesia projects that loan growth in 2026 will be maintained within the range of 8-12 percent.  

2 months ago
Jakarta premium

MRT Jakarta to reach Monas next year as stations near completion

The Jakarta MRT network is on track to reach the National Monument (Monas) by late next year, with construction of the underground station now about 93 percent complete, according to city-owned operator PT MRT Jakarta.

2 months ago
Asia & Pacific

ASEAN to call for open straits as US-Iran war casts shadow

The draft statement expected to emerge from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) gathering in Manila will repeat calls for self-restraint in a Middle East conflict that has carried economic ripple effects throughout the region.

2 months ago
Asia & Pacific

Southeast Asia hosts security gathering amid Middle East turmoil

Top diplomats from Asia, Europe and North America met on Thursday for the security-focused ASEAN Regional Forum, where ministers were expected to call for a peaceful settlement of renewed and intensifying hostilities in the Middle East.

2 months ago
Economy premium

Indonesia braces for new trade measures as US temporary tariff expires

Indonesia is among 14 economies facing a proposed 10 percent tariff linked to a US investigation into alleged forced-labor concerns.

2 months ago
Quick Dispatch

Make your autumn getaway more rewarding with BRI Kartu Kredit Infinite

As the summer slips into fall, the season transitioning into cooler temperatures amid vibrant shades of red and brown foliage, places around the world are offering another attractive travel period without the busyness of summer holidays.

1 day ago
Academia

Stop policing AI in the classroom. Start teaching it

Instead of discouraging students from using generative AI, universities should teach them how to use the technology responsibly, transparently and ethically to prepare them for real-world applications in a fast-evolving workforce.

2 months ago
Markets

Oil rises to six-week highs amid escalating Iran war

Brent crude futures rose 2 percent to US$96 per barrel in early trading after the US launched a new round of strikes on Iran and Yemen's Houthis targeted oil tankers in the Red Sea.

2 months ago
Academia premium

World Cup 2026: Intelligence, truth, achievement and public perception

The World Cup offers far more than sporting entertainment; it offers a mirror through which humanity may examine itself.

2 months ago
Market Pulse

Running over the mountain, through the night

Trail running used to be a niche pursuit for hardcore enthusiasts. Now thousands of Indonesians are signing up to run through jungles and up mountains for 45 hours straight. We went looking for the reason why.

2 months ago
Academia premium

Time for Indonesia to build a new coalition of middle power

As global superpowers clash and fracture the international order, Indonesia has a rare opportunity to unite rising middle powers and forge a new center of gravity in world diplomacy.

2 months ago
Archipelago premium

Sumatran, Tapanuli orangutan populations down nearly 20%, Forestry Ministry says

The deputy forestry minister cited fragmented habitats and catastrophic natural disasters, such as the floods and landslides late last year, as key causes of the decline in Sumatran and Tapanuli orangutan populations.

2 months ago
Entertainment premium

Brahms, Beethoven and Austro-German mastery resonate in Jakarta

Taiwanese pianist Rueibin Chen and the Jakarta Simfonia Orchestra brought the enduring legacy of Brahms and Beethoven to life in a concert celebrating the Austro-German classical tradition.

2 months ago
Asia & Pacific premium

Government warns overseas job seekers after Myanmar hostage case

Two Indonesian women are believed to be held by scam operators in Myanmar, prompting the Foreign Ministry to renew its warning against looking for jobs abroad through unofficial channels

2 months ago
Economy

US announces nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia

The move comes as the United States under President Donald Trump fights a war with Iran that began in large part over concerns with Tehran's nuclear program, an issue that remains a key point of contention during now-stalled peace talks.

2 months ago
Academia premium

Who will sit atop the next world order?

American hegemony has given way to a new formulation based on rivalry and competition among several major powers, where there is no longer a fixed, codified set of rules.

2 months ago
Academia premium

Can Indonesia's rights law tackle cross-border abuses?

Human rights abuses are no longer confined by national borders, yet the institutions tasked with addressing them remain largely bound by them.

2 months ago
Asia & Pacific premium

Partners vie for ASEAN trust as global divisions deepen

As top diplomats of ASEAN member states met with their key partners in Manila on the second day of the bloc’s Foreign Ministers Meeting, Indonesia calls for ‘real benefits’ in partnership beyond ceremonial engagements.

2 months ago
Academia premium

Indonesia’s dangerous gamble with defactualization of public life

While political rhetoric and insider deals create a comfortable narrative in Jakarta, global markets are marking that reality to market—and forcing a weakening rupiah to pay the bill.

2 months ago
Opinion premium

Analysis: Credit growth rebounds, but households remain under pressure

Indonesia's banking sector appears to be recovering, with credit growth returning to double digits in May. Yet beneath the encouraging headline, households face mounting financial pressure as consumer lending slows, layoffs rise, savings decline and purchasing power weakens. The contrast highlights a broader challenge: A banking recovery does not necessarily signal an improvement in the real economy.

2 months ago
Editorial premium

Stop Mideast escalation

As the protracted Mideast conflict continues to send economic shock waves across the globe, ASEAN must leverage its diplomatic weight to restore international law vis-à-vis the Hormuz strait before power politics dictates the world's most vital waterway.

2 months ago
Politics premium

Prabowo names new top prosecutor for special crimes after graft scandal

President Prabowo Subianto has appointed senior prosecutor Kuntadi as the new assistant attorney general for special crimes, replacing Febrie Ardriansyah, who was named a suspect in a corruption case that has put the country’s law enforcement institutions under intense scrutiny.

2 months ago
Politics premium

Wave of graft cases tests regional retreat program

A string of corruption cases involving regional heads this year has renewed questions over whether the government's leadership retreat for local readers has done enough to instill integrity, after another active regent was named a graft suspect this week.

2 months ago
Regulations premium

Flexibility, bargaining power in focus as RI treats gig workers as micro businesses

MSME Minister Maman Abdurrahman said that classifying online ride-hailing drivers as micro and small businesses would expand their access to government support programs.

2 months ago
Politics premium

Sudaryono appointed free meals agency chief as program faces fresh turbulence

President Prabowo Subianto has appointed his close aide Sudaryono as National Nutrition Agency (BGN) head after Nanik Sudaryati Deyang resigned from her post. The Gerindra party politician previously served as deputy agriculture minister. 

2 months ago
Archipelago premium

Former Surabaya Zoo director arrested over alleged corruption

Authorities said that the alleged embezzlement not only caused state losses but also affected animal welfare, with some animals becoming emaciated and, in some cases, dying due to inadequate care.

2 months ago
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