Cyberattacks increasingly frequent, targeting critical groups in 2021: SAFEnet
As many as 193 digital attacks were recorded by SAFEnet in 2021, an increase of 38 percent from 147 attacks in 2020.
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Surging import costs hit Indonesia’s food industry
The Food and Agriculture Organization’s food price index averaged at 125.8 points last year, 28.24 percent higher than in 2020.
“Jokowi” under pressure to publicly address proposals to extend his term
He has remained silent after the suggestion by political leaders, raising doubts about whether the proposal came from Jokowi himself.
‘Wayang kulit’ demonstrates Indonesia’s resilient culture
Wayang kulit, which was heavily influenced by Hindu culture, was immensely popular before Islam’s arrival to Java.
The impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on Indonesia’s economy
Indonesia cannot insulate itself from the worldwide inflationary trend because the current inflation is a global phenomenon.
G20 opportunity for Indonesia to set global trade reform direction
The G20 is the only group that can mobilize support from the world’s most powerful economies to reform institutions such as the WTO.
The silence of Bali
The island of Bali will turn to silence for 24 hours on March 4 when locals observe the four sobrieties of Nyepi, the Hindu Day of Silence.
Covid-19 pandemic worsens Indonesia’s diabetes crisis
An endocrinologist said Covid-19 fatalities could be seven times higher among those with diabetes than those who without.
Indonesia underlines ‘peaceful solution’ at UN crisis meeting on Ukraine
Jakarta had taken the less popular route when it chose not to recognize Russia as the aggressor in a statement.
Indonesia dismisses UN experts’ call to probe alleged abuses in Papua
Separatists have waged a low-level campaign for independence in the resource-rich region for decades.