High cooking oil prices fry Indonesian food hawkers
Simple packaged cooking oil prices have risen 28 percent to-date due to high global crude palm oil prices, according to Trade Ministry data.
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Indonesia ranks third in Asean on manufacturing PMI uptick
The overall manufacturing PMI for ASEAN grew 1.1 points to 52.8 in the seventh consecutive month of improving figures.
Bali administration clamps down on ‘disrespectful’ visitors
The Hindu-majority province has expelled dozens of foreigners in recent years for disrespecting sacred sites or flouting the Covid-19 restrictions.
Election influencers for hire: Kenya’s disinformation factories
The rising dominance of platforms like Twitter and Facebook has opened up a new front in Kenyan politics.
Health Ministry investigates mysterious hepatitis that killed three children in Jakarta
The emerging cases of acute hepatitis of unknown origin have raised concern among global health communities.
Same game, new moves: Digital threats to journalists in Indonesia
In step with the growth of digital media, digital-based pressures on journalists are on the rise.
Enabling our forests to help us overcome multiple crises
Forests are the largest terrestrial pool of carbon and of biodiversity, yet they are shrinking.
Indonesia’s palm oil export ban heats up vegetable oil market
The move further tightens a market already on edge due to the war in Ukraine and global warming. Prices of palm, soybean, European rapeseed and even its Canadian GMO counterpart,…
The history of five legendary Jakarta snacks
Journalists visit five of the city’s most legendary snacks, including the famous Ragusa ice cream and Lumpia Pecenongan, to learn more about its history from its founders.
Indonesians flock to their hometowns for Idul Fitri celebrations
With less than a week left before Idul Fitri, toll roads, train stations, bus terminals and seaports are brimming with people.