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Markets

Asian stocks rally sputters as China pulls back, higher US yields weigh

A rally in Asian shares sputtered on Thursday, pressured by a pullback in Chinese stocks and higher US yields amid fears the Federal Reserve will keep raising interest rates to combat sticky inflation.

2 years ago
Markets

Singaporean start-ups, industries explore development opportunities in Nongsa Digital Park

In 2017, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo outlined his vision for Batam to serve as a “digital bridge” connecting Singapore to the digital economy of Indonesian cities.  ...

2 years ago
Archipelago

Jokowi calls for overhaul of Lake Toba's tourist facilities

The President has urged the country’s major tourist regions to build their own brands after seeing the poor infrastructure and tourist facilities during the weekend's F1 Powerboat race at North Sumatra's world-renowned lake. ...

2 years ago

The Latest

Asia & Pacific

Saudi, UK ministers agree to study combat air cooperation

Saudi and British defense ministers have agreed to study future co-operation on combat air capabilities and potential industrial projects, the Saudi state news agency reported.

2 years ago
Archipelago

NTT capital makes eating Moringa mandatory for students

Head of the city's agency for education and culture Dumuliahi Djami said in a circular that students were required to consume moringa on Wednesdays and Fridays.

2 years ago
Asia & Pacific

Taiwan reports second day of large Chinese incursion into its air defense zone

Taiwan reported on Thursday a second day of a large scale Chinese air force incursion into its air defense zone, with its defense ministry saying that in the past 24 hours it had spotted 21 aircraft, as part of Beijing's ongoing military pressure campaign.

2 years ago
Community

Understanding Chinese heritage through tomb exploration

A community explores ancient Chinese tombs to further delve into Indonesia’s Chinese history.

2 years ago
Politics premium

Prolonged silence on presidential nominee may hinder PDI-P in 2024

The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle’s (PDI-P) intention of forging a political alliance with other parties to back one of its own members in the 2024 presidential race, may change the current coalition map, but keeping quiet for too long about its nominee might risk the party losing relevance.

2 years ago
Environment premium

WWF take on Indonesia's piles of plastic waste

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Indonesia has launched its most ambitious effort yet to clear the country of plastic waste, as the NGO recently launched its Plastic Smart Cities initiative

2 years ago
Society premium

Indonesia’s health reform faces tough year

Ongoing efforts to reform Indonesia's healthcare system following the COVID-19 pandemic might face major hurdles this year, with the threat of global recession looming and the 2024 presidential election getting closer.

2 years ago
Academia

SDGs revisited: Stepping up vaccinations

If we continue with our current level of spending, we will continue to save 3.8 million lives from avoidable diseases between now and 2030.

2 years ago
Academia

Bolstering Indonesia-India strategic partnership will be mutually beneficial

Indonesia emphasizes the need to address the challenges China brings in a way that will not push the Southeast Asian country deeper in the binary US-China power competition. 

2 years ago
Academia premium

Most tax officials should be outraged by Rafael Trisambodo

Rafael was perhaps unlucky, too greedy and showing off his notorious wealth too much.

2 years ago
Academia premium

Improving digital competitiveness key to Indonesia's sustainability

MSMEs are Indonesia's economic backbone, and improving their digital competitiveness is the catalyst that will launch the country into sustainability, for MSMEs, the economy and the environment.

2 years ago
Academia premium

Indonesian palm oil at critical juncture: To thrive or dive?

The government still tends to scapegoat companies for not supporting its price stabilization measures, while the main blame should be put on its utterly poor institutional capacity to implement the erratic measures.

2 years ago
Editorial

Negotiation still the best policy

The government can seek assistance from credible organizations like the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to mediate a dialog with the armed group if the issue of trust is all that keeps the negotiation from positive results.

2 years ago
Economy premium

Inflation accelerates to 5.47% in February

Headline inflation came in higher than some analysts had forecast, while heavy rainfall and the upcoming Ramadan season will put upward pressure on consumer prices. On a monthly basis inflation eased slightly.

2 years ago
Jakarta premium

2023 Formula E: No more politics, says steering committee deputy

The Jakarta E-Prix steering committee has promised that this year's race will be free from the alleged politicization that marred the 2020 event, despite the fact that several politicians have some organizational capacity in connection with the race.

2 years ago
Middle East and Africa

Nigeria's Buhari says president-elect Tinubu best man for job

Tinubu, candidate of Buhari's ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), won 8.8 million votes against 6.9 million for opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate Atiku Abubakar and 6.1 million for the Labour Party's Peter Obi in Saturday's election, according to final results.

2 years ago
Asia & Pacific

China says 'lab leak' claims hurt US credibility

FBI Director Christopher Wray told Fox News on Tuesday that the Bureau has now assessed the source of COVID-19 was "most likely a potential lab incident in Wuhan."

2 years ago
Archipelago

Bali police arrest Frenchman for mini-mart robbery

Police have nabbed a French national who has apparently confessed to robbing an Alfamart in South Kuta in January because "he had run out of money".

2 years ago
Archipelago premium

Susi Air dismisses claim pilot has ties to separatist group

Susi told a press conference that she knew Philip Mehrtens personally and that there was nothing to suggest he had ties to the organization.

2 years ago
Economy premium

Invest in Indonesia, even during political years: Airlangga

Airlangga said that Indonesia had gone through so many election cycle before that political tension was no longer an issue and that the country's economy had proven to be insulated from politics.

2 years ago
Health

11-minute daily walk could prevent one in 10 early deaths: study

Physical activity is known to reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer and other leading causes of death, but exactly how much is needed to have an impact has been unclear.

2 years ago
Science & Tech

Germany's biggest publisher warns AI could 'replace' journalism

German media giant Axel Springer warned on Tuesday that journalists risked being made obsolete by artificial intelligence.

2 years ago
Entertainment

Slap chat? Chris Rock live Netflix special to air week before Oscars

Chris Rock's live Netflix special will air just a week before the Oscars, raising expectations that Rock will address the moment he was slapped by Will Smith during last year's award show.

2 years ago
Regulations premium

SOEs minister gives nod to KCI to import trains

The SOEs minister is worried that a delay in procuring new rolling stock may result in fare hikes or leave passengers stranded due to capacity constraints.

2 years ago
Society premium

Former taxman visits KPK to clarify his ‘suspicious’ wealth

The anti-graft commission said that Rafael, who served as head of general affairs division at one of the tax offices in Jakarta, was questioned on the grounds that his wealth report did not match his profile as an echelon III official.

2 years ago
Culture

Power scarves and punk elegance for Dior and Saint Laurent's strong women

Dior and Saint Laurent both combined nostalgia with homages to strong, independent women as the two French fashion giants presented their latest collections in Paris on Tuesday.

2 years ago
Community premium

High-level defection: why N. Korean diplomatic family chose freedom

Born into an elite North Korean family with ties to the ruling dynasty, Oh Hye Son grew up believing she was "special" -- but then she tasted freedom overseas and decided to defect.

2 years ago
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