Jail for man who flashed Singapore Airlines stewardess during flight
Brilliant Angjaya, 23, an Indonesian, used his phone to record the stewardess’ reaction to his indecent act. Mr. Angjaya was sentenced to three weeks’ jail after pleading…
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Indonesian sovereign wealth fund unveils leadership lineup including Sachs, Thai ex-PM Thaksin
Analysts caution that the fund’s success will hinge more on its execution than on the prominence of its board members.
Save or spend? Indonesian employees on how to make holiday bonus count
To some, it’s a well-deserved reward to be used for instant gratification, but financial planners suggest keeping at least some for a rainy day.
Alleged intimidations against a top Indonesian publication raise concerns on shrinking civic space
Several days after a Tempo journalist was sent an anonymous package containing a pig’s head, the outlet’s office in Jakarta received another box containing the carcasses of…
Indonesia retains credit rating amid promising growth, but revenue concerns persist
Credit rating agencies warn that a downgrade could be on the horizon if the government struggles to sustain economic growth or allows the fiscal deficit to widen by prioritising…
Weak Indonesian rupiah to weigh on consumer, pharmaceutical firms this year
Analysts warn the currency could remain under pressure throughout 2025 and suggest investors turn to “defensive” stocks.
Jakarta office buildings go ‘green’ to stand out amid oversupply
A report released on Feb. 13 shows that green-certified offices saw strong growth in occupancy rates to around 73.4 percent in the second half of last year, with average price…
The military strikes back: The Jakarta Post
With a former Army general in the highest office, the country will likely experience a bolder, brasher military in the years to come.
Unions in Indonesia decry manufacturing layoffs
Factories across the archipelago have laid off almost as many workers in the first two months of this year as in all of 2024, a labor union says, but the government counters that…
Wave of layoffs, deflation herald bleak Eid for thousands of Indonesians
Some 60,000 workers from 50 companies lost their jobs in January and February, according to the Indonesian Trade Union Confederation in a media statement on March 15.