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Economy premium

State-owned banks draw flack for lack of clean energy loans

The AEER think tank says Indonesian SOE lenders are too slow in raising their financing of renewable energy projects, hampering the country's drive for renewable energy.

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
People premium

Anwar Ibrahim lauds Michelle Yeoh's success at Oscars 2023

"In creating history by being not just the first Malaysian but the very first Asian actress to win in this category, we take enormous pride in her achievement, adding to a long list of successes and capping a critically acclaimed acting career spanning decades," Anwar said in a statement on his Facebook page.  ...

2 years ago

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Politics premium

PDI-P will only support presidential candidate from its own ranks: Hasto

"As an election winner that was trusted by voters twice, of course we will nominate our own candidate," Hasto said.

2 years ago
Asia & Pacific premium

Jokowi congratulates China’s Xi on third term as president

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo congratulated his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Saturday for securing a third term as president, adding that Jakarta remained eager to cooperate with Beijing.

2 years ago
Regulations premium

EV subsidy: Motorbike makers gear up for surge in demand

Indonesian electric two-wheeler producers are gearing up for rising sales thanks to government subsidies aimed at boosting electric vehicle (EV) adoption in the country.

2 years ago
Asia & Pacific

Xi plans Russia visit as soon as next week

China's foreign ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment and the Kremlin declined to comment.

2 years ago
Archipelago premium

Death toll from Natuna landslide rises to 46

The death toll from a landslide on a remote island of Serasan in Natuna, Riau Islands, had risen to 46 after rescuers had found more bodies on Sunday, authorities said.

2 years ago
Companies

HSBC buys failed US bank SVB's UK arm for £1

The deal, overseen by the Bank of England and the Treasury, comes after SVB collapsed Friday sparking panic in Britain over its customers in the technology and life science sectors. 

2 years ago
Entertainment premium

Indonesian rock band Radja receives death threats in Malaysia

Police in Johor have arrested two individuals for making death threats and are looking for possible motives behind the action.

2 years ago
Entertainment

Brendan Fraser caps 'Brenaissance' with best actor Oscar win

The former star of 1990s hits such as The Mummy endured a decade in the Hollywood wilderness before winning over Academy voters with his portrayal of a reclusive teacher who eats compulsively as he is tormented by grief.

2 years ago
Science & Tech

At San Francisco expo, AI 'sorry' for destroying humanity

The pieces in this temporary show mix the disturbing with the comic, and this first display has AI disburse pithy observations to the visitors that cross into its line of vision.

2 years ago
Entertainment

Bizarre, beloved 'Everything Everywhere' wins best picture Oscar

With its unique blend of action, humor and existential angst, the adventure of a Chinese American laundromat owner battling a multiverse-hopping supervillain entered the Academy Awards as the clear favorite.

2 years ago
Presidential Race premium

Ganjar deserves VP slot if Prabowo runs in 2024: Hashim

Deputy chairman of Gerindra's Advisory Board, Hashim Djojohadikusumo, who is also the younger brother of Prabowo, said on Sunday that given Prabowo's age and experience it's only natural for the Gerindra chairman to be at the top of the ticket.

2 years ago
Society premium

House leadership decision on domestic worker protection bill faces backlash

House of Representatives Speaker Puan Maharani of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) has come under fire for using an outdated conclusion as a reason not to kick-start efforts to introduce a much-needed new legislation to better protect domestic workers.

2 years ago
Politics premium

RI reaffirms support for Palestine

Despite hosting the FIFA U-20 World Cup, in which an Israeli soccer team was slated to come to and participate in the sporting event, Indonesia would continue supporting the Palestinian cause, a senior official said.

2 years ago
Politics premium

Suspicious transactions worth Rp 300t at Finance Ministry money laundering: Mahfud

Coordinating Political, Legal and Security Affairs Minister Mahfud said suspicious transactions amounting to Rp 300 trillion (US$19.35 billion) found within the Finance Ministry were not due to graft, but to money laundering.

2 years ago
Archipelago premium

Bali governor wants to end visa-on-arrival for Russians, Ukrainians

"I have written a letter to the ministries requesting that the visa facility be revoked for Russians and Ukrainians," Koster told a press briefing on Sunday.

2 years ago
Markets

US stocks, bonds rally as markets flirt with Fed pause

US stock futures rallied in Asian trade on Monday as authorities announced plans to limit the fallout from the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), while investors wagered a rate hike this month was no longer a certainty.

2 years ago
Tech

IBM drives its partners to thrive

IBM views its business partners as a critical part of the ecosystem and therefore, it enhances its engagement, provides partners with access to resources, incentives and tailored support to thrive and evolve.

2 years ago
Entertainment

Michelle Yeoh wins best actress Oscar for 'Everything Everywhere All at Once'

Yeoh, 60, was widely regarded as the front-runner for the award after claiming a Screen Actors Guild honor and a Golden Globe award for the role. This was her first Oscar nomination.

2 years ago
Archipelago

Merapi volcano erupts, covers villages in ash

There were no immediate reports of casualties, the country's disaster mitigation agency said.

2 years ago
Executive Column premium

Executive Column: Raffi Ahmad wants RANS to take off beyond a family company

RANS Entertainment seeks to expand beyond just media and entertainment, with forays into F&B and FMCG as well. But its main challenge is getting the company recognized independently from the couple. 

2 years ago
Markets

US regulators rush to contain SVB fallout, as a second bank fails

US authorities unveiled sweeping measures Sunday to rescue depositors' money in full from failed Silicon Valley Bank and to promise other institutions help in meeting customers' needs, as they announced a second tech-friendly bank had been closed by regulators.

2 years ago
Culture

Local adults-only fiction, anyone?

Do Indonesians these days know, or read, any erotic fiction by local writers?

2 years ago
Environment premium

Protecting Indonesian rivers with wayang

An activist in Jepara fights to protect rivers from pollution with puppets. 

2 years ago
Economy premium

Infrastructure, tech, healthcare deemed ripe for takeovers

M&A transactions typically flourish when the capital market is stable, according to a top banker of JP Morgan in Indonesia.

2 years ago
Opinion

Analysis: Campaign to keep Jokowi beyond 2024 takes a legal course

The campaign to keep President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo in power beyond his term, which ends in October 2024, continues, this time going through the court, making it harder for anyone to stop it without being accused of tampering with the country’s legal system.

2 years ago
Politics premium

Online activism not dead yet as netizens expose wealthy officials

At a time when many people are becoming increasingly skeptical that Internet activism matters and can bring about positive changes, the seemingly organic online mobilization to expose the extravagant lifestyles of public officials has given a glimmer of hope that not all is lost with the democratic potential of social media.

2 years ago
Society premium

Jagantara 2.0 event to celebrate Indonesia’s cultural heritage

The Indonesian Cultural Heritage (WBI) Foundation held on Saturday an event dubbed Jagantara 2.0, geared towards celebrating and preserving Indonesia’s richly diverse culture.

2 years ago

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Thu, July 13, 2023

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