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Editorial

Prabowo’s EU triumph

The IEU-CEPA is projected to significantly reduce import duties, with up to 80 percent of Indonesian exports to the EU set to enjoy zero tariffs within the first two years of the agreement's implementation.

18 hours ago
Economy premium

BI cuts benchmark rate by 25 bps as stars align

The central bank views the deal Jakarta made with Washington as bringing “a positive result” overall, be it in terms of economic growth, trade balance or its impact to the financial market. ...

1 day ago
Weekend Five

Travel tales: Strange stories you didn’t plan for

Adventure, chaos and a ghost or two—these travel story submissions remind us that the most memorable experiences are often the ones you didn’t plan for. ...

1 day ago

The Latest

Companies

ASML warns it may not achieve growth in 2026, shares drop

The direct and indirect impact of tariffs are still very uncertain, CFO Roger Dassen said in the interview, ASML was working with its supply chain to mitigate any impact.

1 day ago
Economy premium

BPS delays releasing poverty data ‘to ensure accuracy’

The BPS has delayed the release of its poverty rate data for March 2025 “to ensure the accuracy and the quality of the data”, but the third such delay in government data this year could unsettle the market, experts have warned.

1 day ago
Regulations

BI slashes rates again to boost growth

The rupiah was under pressure in the first half of the year, trading near its lowest levels since the Asian financial crisis on the back of US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs.

1 day ago
Politics premium

Court ruling on separate elections breaches Constitution: House speaker

The House of Representatives has made its formal decision on the Constitutional Court ruling mandating separate national and local elections starting in 2029, as parties are still reviewing the justices’ decision.

1 day ago
Asia & Pacific

'Japanese First' party shakes up election with alarm over foreigners

Birthed on YouTube during the COVID-19 pandemic spreading conspiracy theories about vaccinations and a cabal of global elites, the party, Sanseito, is widening its appeal with a 'Japanese First' campaign ahead of Sunday's upper house vote.

1 day ago
Asia & Pacific

Thai ex-PM Thaksin appears on stand in royal defamation case

Thaksin faces up to 15 years in prison if he is convicted in the closed-door trial in Bangkok, where he stands accused of breaching strict lese majeste laws that shield Thailand's royal family from abuse and criticism.

1 day ago
Economy premium

Govt eyes social media to boost tax revenue

The Finance Ministry projects state revenue will fall short of the target set in the 2025 state budget, citing weak tax receipts, declining commodity prices and recent policy changes.

1 day ago
Economy

Indonesian shoemakers fear Trump tariffs despite lower levy

Indonesia is the third-largest footwear exporter to the US behind China and Vietnam, according to the Observatory of Economic Complexity.

1 day ago
Economy

Indonesia says US trade deal reached after 'extraordinary struggle'

Trump outlined an Indonesia deal similar to a preliminary pact struck recently with Vietnam, with a flat tariff on exports to the US roughly double the current 10 percent and no levies on US exports to Indonesia.

1 day ago
Asia & Pacific

Air India crash rekindles debate over cockpit video recorders

Aviation experts have said a preliminary report from India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) raised questions over whether one of the pilots of Air India flight 171 cut off fuel to the Boeing 787's engines seconds after takeoff, leading to an irrecoverable situation.

1 day ago
Academia

Human development in the age of AI

AI raises urgent questions about equity, agency and the role of human values in shaping our digital future. 

1 day ago
Economy

Bond market outlook: Stability through volatile times

High yields, stable macro conditions, pro-market policy support and solid institutional demand keep the domestic bond market relevant.

1 day ago
Academia premium

The curious case of strikes on Iran, a threat to the rules-based global order

There was no instant or overwhelming necessity for self-defense to justify Israel's attack on Iran. 

1 day ago
Middle East and Africa

US demands probe of Palestinian American's killing by Israeli settlers

The comments by Huckabee, a staunch supporter of Israeli settlement construction, mark a rare and pointed public intervention by the US following the death of a Palestinian American in the Israeli-occupied territory.

1 day ago
Away We Go

Run, race, repeat: One trip at a time

For a growing number of people, holiday plans revolve around race calendars, from Tokyo to Berlin, it’s all about chasing finish lines.

1 day ago
Archipelago premium

West Sumatra boat accident once again exposes Indonesia’s poor maritime safety record

Mentawai Islands Regent Rinto Wardana stated that the boat was operating over its maximum capacity when the accident occurred.

1 day ago
Politics premium

Jokowi suspects political motive behind diploma scandal, calls to impeach Gibran

The former president alleges that political motivations are behind the twin scandal plaguing the Widodo family: one regarding his academic credentials that has seen a recent resurgence, the other a petition to impeach his son over judicial irregularities related to Gibran’s 2024 vice presidential bid.

1 day ago
Academia premium

Israeli soldiers’ voices, a tool for peace?

The voices of conscientious scholars and IDF members have been drowned out in the domestic and global pro-Palestine and pro-Israel public opinion war. 

1 day ago
Regulations premium

Industry group decries supply shortage, high prices in cheap gas program

The HKI is urging the government to fulfill its fixed priced for industrial gas, or else open the door to imports if the available domestic supply was not enough to meet demand.

1 day ago
Archipelago premium

BKKBN launches back-to-school campaign to boost father involvement

The BKKBN has launched a new back-to-school campaign that aims to boost paternal involvement in the country, where societal expectations based on patriarchal culture frequently relegated fathers to the role of breadwinner and conversely, an inactive parent.

1 day ago
Academia premium

Letter to Editor: Indian embassy responds

The Indian Embassy responds to the a remarks on India’s position on Palestine in an opinion piece published on July 14.

1 day ago
Academia premium

AI: China’s unbeatable new export

China is not merely moving more goods; it is exporting a new production model powered by automation, AI and state-guided industrial optimization.

1 day ago
Archipelago premium

Government to take over land not utilized after two years

The right to almost half of 55.9 million hectares of certified land were in the hands of just 60 families, creating injustice which led to structural poverty, Nusron said.

1 day ago
Academia premium

Prioritizing agriculture in the Indonesia-Japan partnership

It will be a more strategic discussion if Indonesia is open to discuss what steps Japan took to transform its economy from a farming base into an advanced economy. 

1 day ago
Economy premium

Gold boom, policy missteps fuel rise in deadly illegal mines

Indonesia faces a major dilemma between regulating illegal mining to protect the environment and safeguarding the livelihoods of people who depend on this activity.

1 day ago
Asia & Pacific premium

Indonesia calls for ASEAN security forum reform amid regional frets

The ASEAN Regional Forum should not be only about dialogue about regional concerns, but also about prevention of and response to complicated multi-factor security challenges, Foreign Minister Sugiono said.

1 day ago
Academia premium

Making space for electoral innovation to realize democracy

Electoral regulations should impact the reform of representational and accountability systems, improve the quality of public deliberation and increase access to information.

1 day ago

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Fri, July 18, 2025

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