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Regulations

Indonesia finalizing Tesla's EV deal: Luhut

The senior minister has said all that remains is to finalize a nondisclosure agreement with the US electric carmaker.

3 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.  ...

3 years ago
Art & Culture premium

New Indonesian artists observe the subconscious through art

Three up-and-coming Indonesian artists revealed their skills in transcending the boundaries between artistic forms and the subconscious ...

3 years ago

The Latest

Americas

Republicans oust Ilhan Omar from high-profile US House committee

The deeply divided House voted 218-211 along party lines to remove Omar from the Foreign Affairs Committee with Republicans citing the 2019 remarks for which she later apologized. One Republican voted "present."

3 years ago
Markets

Asian markets drift as weak tech earnings dent recovery optimism

Asian equities were mixed Friday as the optimism over a possible pause in Federal Reserve interest rate hikes again gave way to worries about the global economy as more than a year of monetary tightening kicks in.

3 years ago
Academia

Indonesia should lead the way in helping Myanmar' pro-democratic movement

Amid the fog of war engulfing Myanmar, two facts have become increasingly clear: the military has failed to take over the country amid widespread popular resistance; and the global community has failed to provide the help that the Myanmar people so badly need in their struggle for democracy.

3 years ago
Art & Culture

Rarely seen Klimt painting returns to Austria after 60 years

"Water Serpents II," which depicts nymphs grappling with a red serpent, was completed in 1907 during Klimt's so-called golden period, when he embraced the gold-leaf techniques he is known for today.

3 years ago
Entertainment

Panduan Mempersiapkan Perpisahan: the vulnerable realism of heartbreak

Set to premiere on Bioskop Online on Feb. 16, the romantic drama takes cues from kitchen sink realism as it takes a closer, intimate look at a deteriorating relationship.

3 years ago
Editorial

Don't take the bait

Paludan's antics have drawn condemnation not only from the governments of Muslim countries, but also from the secular West. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson was quick to condemn the incident as “deeply disrespectful”, while a spokesman of the United States State Department called it “repugnant”, “disgusting” and “vile”. 

3 years ago
Companies premium

‘It’s just business’: Local banks turn noses up at downstream projects

The government has taken issue with the domestic banking industry’s reluctance to finance the development of downstream mining industries, which has left foreign financiers to fill the gap.

3 years ago
Politics premium

Govt keeps term extension debate alive amid amendment scheme revelations

Despite its pledge to hold the 2024 general election as scheduled, the government has kept the debate about a possible election delay and term extension alive, amid persistent efforts to amend the Constitution to keep President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo in power beyond 2024.

3 years ago
People

Iranian film director Jafar Panahi starts hunger strike in prison - rights group

Panahi was detained in July and told he would serve a six-year prison sentence originally issued by a Tehran court in 2010, amid a stepped-up crackdown on dissent in the Islamic Republic.

3 years ago
Asia & Pacific

Hong Kong offers 500,000 free flights after Covid isolation

The government's rebranding campaign, "Hello, Hong Kong", bills itself as an effort to tell "good stories" about the southern Chinese city, where years of political repression, coupled with pandemic curbs, have tarnished its business-friendly reputation.

3 years ago
Asia & Pacific

'I feel my eyes burn': Thailand says stay indoors as air pollution spikes

The concentration of small and hazardous airborne particles known as PM2.5 in the capital was at 14 times the level recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO), making it the sixth-worst in the world, according to IQAir, a Swiss air quality tracking platform. 

3 years ago
Culture

Hong Kong offers 500,000 free flights after COVID-19 isolation

The giveaway will open in March, and mainly be distributed by local airlines Cathay Pacific, HK Express and Hong Kong Airlines.

3 years ago
Asia & Pacific premium

Speaking in sync: Addressing the chronic decline of the Indonesian language in Australia

The number of Australian students participating in Indonesian language programs has hit a historic low, and many researchers voiced concerns that this trend could have an adverse effect on broader bilateral ties.

3 years ago
Politics

Surya Paloh expects to meet Megawati soon

Speaking to reporters after a meeting with Airlangga, Surya said that he was still waiting for a response from Megawati if she warmed to the proposal.

3 years ago
Regulations premium

Indonesia doubles down on EV incentives to hit tipping point

The government expects EVs to account for 5 percent of domestic vehicle sales this year, determined not to fall behind Thailand in the race to become an EV export hub.

3 years ago
Science & Tech premium

ChatGPT: the promises, pitfalls and panic

The potential impact of ChatGPT on society remains complicated and unclear even as its creator Wednesday announced a paid subscription version in the United States.

3 years ago
Companies

Shell annual profit hits record $42 billion

The post-tax figure was more than double the amount achieved in 2021, the group's earnings statement revealed.

3 years ago
Asia & Pacific

Greater US access to Philippine bases hurts regional stability: China

Washington would be given expanded access to four more locations under an Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) dating to 2014, statements on Thursday from the defence ministries of the Philippines and United States said.

3 years ago
Culture

UK schools fight misogynism peddled by online influencer Tate

When this news broke, many adults learned for the first time of this British man's existence and that he was already an internet star for teenagers across English-speaking countries and beyond. 

3 years ago
Markets

Dollar tumbles as Fed says disinflation in play

The dollar slid on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve said it had turned a corner in the fight against inflation, giving markets a boost in confidence that the end of the central bank's rate-hike campaign was near.

3 years ago
Archipelago

Chinese tourists return to Bali after three years

Exploring "turtle island", taking day trips to neighbouring Lombok and hitting Bali's famed beaches, the world's biggest-spending tourists were back after the Lunar New Year kicked off and Beijing reopened to the world last month.

3 years ago
Archipelago

Second tiger attack in days, hunt ongoing in Aceh

The latest attack took place in a protected forest reserve in Aceh at about 2 am (2100 GMT Tuesday).

3 years ago
Culture

Australia to replace Queen Elizabeth's image on A$5 banknote

The decision follows consultation with the federal government, which supports the change, the Reserve Bank of Australia said in a statement. The other side of the note will continue to feature the Australian Parliament, it said.

3 years ago
Economy premium

Global recession unlikely, economist tells Jakarta audience

With inflation pressure appearing to relent somewhat across the world, some economists are more optimistic about 2023 being a year of global recovery, with Indonesia’s strong fiscal position giving the country an edge.

3 years ago
Markets

Asian markets rally with Wall St on softer Fed tone

Most Asian markets rose Thursday and the dollar weakened further on hopes the Federal Reserve's campaign of interest rate hikes could be close to an end after it acknowledged progress in its long-running battle against inflation.

3 years ago
Academia premium

Three cheers for hybrid work

Happier employees tend to be more productive.

3 years ago
Entertainment premium

Off the beaten track: Ali to play Australia in pre-album tour

After playing at Les Rencontres Trans Musicales festival in France, Jakarta’s bohemian rock band Ali is preparing to tour Australia come February with a debut studio album.

3 years ago
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