Singing on: Next-generation ‘sindhen’ carry the Javanese performing art
Musically inclined people, both Indonesians and foreign nationals, are carrying the Javanese traditional performing art over the tide of pop culture into the digital era and…
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Moderna says vaccines likely less effective against Omicron
Vaccine resistance could lead to more sickness and hospitalisations and prolong the pandemic.
Bank of Indonesia expects rapid loan growth in 2022
Credit growth is forecast to stand between 6 and 8 percent next year, picking up from between 4 and 6 percent this year.
Natuna fishermen contend with foreign poachers – and now, local competition
Located about six hours from Natuna’s capital of Ranai, Laut Island is home to some 2,200 people, most of whom are fishermen.
Costume makeup: A fashionable and fantastical trend
Today, people have access to a wider variety of prosthetics and chemicals, expanding the possibilities of the craft.
Bank Indonesia to stay dovish until late 2022, but no more rate cuts
BI had initially planned to keep a pro-growth stance this year and then shift to a pro-stability stance next year.
Big Tech in Indonesia may start paying news firms for content
The proposal comes after President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo remarked that he would instruct his ministers to follow up “regarding draft regulations that protect publisher…
New Covid-19 regulations send mixed signals on holiday curbs
The central government has asked regional administrations to urge the public to limit their “nonessential” mobility and tighten border restrictions.
Jokowi’s EU fight
To reach a win-win solution, both sides need to make compromises, including on the nickel and palm oil issues.
Prabowo, Megawati cozy up ahead of election, but political obstacles remain
The meeting prompted speculation that Megawati was seeking to play kingmaker by bringing Puan and Prabowo together to test the waters.