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Regulations premium

Indonesia seeks lithium mineral pact with Australia

The government is exploring opportunities for narrowly focused trade and investment in lithium, an important mineral for the production of electric vehicles.

2 years ago
Society premium

Yosua shooter gets lighter sentence after cooperating with investigators: Judges

The panel of judges at South Jakarta District Court sentenced on Wednesday Richard Eliezer, the police officer who shot his colleague Brig. Nofriansyah Yosua Hutabarat on the orders of their commanding officer Ferdy Sambo, to one and a half years in prison, a much lighter sentence than the 12 years sought by prosecutors. ...

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

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Politics

PKB plays down Prabowo, Khofifah meeting

Prabowo is said to be seeking a popular running mate for 2024.

2 years ago
People premium

Refugee from Taliban offers virtual tours of her homeland

But she remains passionate about showing outsiders the beauty of her country, even if few tourists currently dare visit.

2 years ago
Archipelago

Police dispatch local team to negotiate New Zealand pilot's release

The Papua Police chief has said that a negotiation team was en route to secure the release of the New Zealand national who has been held hostage since last Tuesday.

2 years ago
Companies

Get to know the five love languages

People have different ways to show affection to their significant others or other loved ones. However, all that fear seems to subside for one day of the year: Valentine’s Day.

2 years ago
Companies premium

Indonesian air traffic set to recover faster than expected

Indonesian airlines have expressed optimism that passenger figures on domestic routes are on track to get back to the pre-pandemic level in the first quarter of 2024, nearly a year faster than previously estimated.

2 years ago
Archipelago premium

Papuan armed group releases video, photos of New Zealand pilot Mehrtens

The miltant wing of the separatist Free Papua Movement (OPM) has sent the Post videos and photos of a man it has identified as New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens, whom the group had taken hostage last Tuesday.

2 years ago
Asia & Pacific

Pacific island leaders expect visit by US president in 'near future'

The leaders of the Pacific's five Micronesian nations - Kiribati, Palau, Nauru, Marshall Islands and Federated States of Micronesia - met on Monday and issued a communique on Tuesday saying they had discussed the "value of a visit by US President Joseph R. Biden Jr to the Pacific sometime in the near future." 

2 years ago
Markets

Dollar finds friends after sticky US inflation readout

The dollar found support in Asia on Wednesday after stubbornly high US inflation suggested interest rates are going to remain high for longer than investors had expected.

2 years ago
Jakarta

Angry Fortuner driver not intoxicated: Police

"He was not intoxicated. When committing the action he was healthy and sober," Said South Jakarta Police chief Sr. Comr. Ade Ary Syam, as quoted by Kompas.com.

2 years ago
Society premium

Haj cost debate continues as lawmakers take issue over hotel, catering costs

Despite plans to announce the new haj pilgrimage cost on Monday, discussions between the House of Representatives Commission VIII overseeing religious affairs and officials from the Religious Affairs Ministry have turned heated as lawmakers remain unsatisfied over the hotel and catering costs proposed by the ministry.

2 years ago
Asia & Pacific

US, Papua New Guinea negotiate defense agreement

The negotiations come amid mounting concern over China's intentions toward self-ruled Taiwan and Beijing's extensive claims in the disputed South China Sea.

2 years ago
Politics premium

AGO seeks more evidence in BTS case

Communications and Information Minister Johnny G. Plate was grilled for over nine hours by the Attorney General's Office on Tuesday, as prosecutors continued raiding offices for evidence in an alleged bribery case involving a ministry agency.

2 years ago
Middle East and Africa

Xi hails Iran 'solidarity' during 'complex' world situation

For the first state visit by an Iranian president to China in more than 20 years, Raisi has brought a large trade and finance delegation to Beijing and was earlier greeted by Xi on a red carpet.

2 years ago
Community

Gedung Setan: 'Devil's house' keeps nonmainstream history

Though people in the area think of it as a haunted house, the building plays a vital role in preserving a part of Indonesian history and culture through its residents' heritage and memories.

2 years ago
Companies

Major firms not doing enough to curb deforestation: Report

Many major global firms and financial institutions that directly or indirectly contribute to deforestation do not have any policies in place to protect forests, increasing the risk for catastrophic nature loss, a report said Wednesday.

2 years ago
Entertainment

'Dear David' review: The first great Indonesian film of 2023

Anchored by career-best performances from Shenina Cinnamon and Caitlin North Lewis, the latest Indonesian Netflix original feature dares to ask the big questions about what it means to be young and free of judgment.

2 years ago
Interview premium

A capital idea, a chicken and an egg

The head of the authority tasked with planning Indonesia's new capital offers insights into the culture of his organization as well as the challenges, opportunities and excitement surrounding the most ambitious project in the country.

2 years ago
Asia & Pacific premium

Indonesia warns of ‘open conflict’ in Indo-Pacific

A recent study by a regional think tank has found that Southeast Asians are increasingly concerned by the escalation of tensions between the United States and China.

2 years ago
Opinion

Analysis: Govt adopts another ill policy over scarcity of cheap cooking oil

The government has decided to increase the portion of domestic market obligation (DMO) of crude palm oil (CPO), the raw material of cooking oil, and slow down CPO exports to reign in the recent hike of government-sponsored, simple-packaged cooking oil Minyakita

2 years ago
Society premium

Ferdy Sambo's chauffeur gets 15 years, aide-de-camp 13 for abetting murder

The South Jakarta District Court has sentenced two accomplices of disgraced police general Ferdy Sambo to 15 and 13 years in prison, respectively, for abetting in the murder of Ferdy’s aide-de-camp Nofriansyah Yosua Hutabarat.

2 years ago
Academia premium

Japan’s obsession with economic security

Exactly like any strategic security policy, Japan’s economic security is focused on both “protection and growth” aspects.

2 years ago
Academia premium

Chinese balloon row: Time to determine vertical delimitation in ASEAN

The shooting down of the Chinese balloon seems to have encouraged spatial doctrine as legal grounds to safeguard national defense.

2 years ago
Editorial

New capital: A giant’s baby steps

The government needs to find a way to reassure investors that the capital relocation will move ahead and not slow down regardless of who wins the election.

2 years ago
Economy premium

Promoting biomass as a source of renewable energy in Indonesia

As part of reaching net-zero by 2060, Indonesia plans by 2025 to produce energy from renewables as much as 23 percent. This renewable energy is contributed by hydro energy (8 percent), geothermal (7.5 percent), biomass (6 percent), and other renewable energy (1.5 percent).

2 years ago
Science & Tech

App allows Mexicans to reach out after death

Providing a welcome voice from beyond the grave, a Mexican app stores messages and last wishes for users to share with loved ones after their death.

2 years ago
Entertainment premium

Cruise outshines Oscars rivals as Academy readies for award show

Tom Cruise lived up to his billing as the "last true movie star" as nearly 200 of this year's Oscar nominees gathered to celebrate at the Academy's boozy annual luncheon Monday.

2 years ago
Markets

Global shares edge higher ahead of US inflation data, yen firms

Global shares edged higher on Tuesday, tracking a rebound on Wall Street ahead of a key US inflation report and speeches by Federal Reserve members, while the yen recouped losses after Japan nominated a new central bank governor.

2 years ago
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