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…
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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.
Philippines ranks 3rd country in Asia for ‘unusual heat’
The study noted that 10 out of 51 countries in Asia recorded more than 30 days of temperatures reaching CSI level 2 or higher. Brunei Darussalam ranked first with 83 days, while…
Indonesia’s stock market plunges while others shine
Analysts suggest a downturn of the Indonesia Stock Exchange Composite index, which gained momentum with a sudden plunge on Tuesday prompting a brief suspension of trade, is driven…
Ramadan buffet features traditional Malay and Indonesian dishes
Dorsett Hartamas Kuala Lumpur's buffet pays tribute to the flavours of the past, bringing together the best of traditional Nusantara cuisines.
Long live nepotism: The Jakarta Post
Indonesian politics in particular is infested with nepotistic practices. All political parties, both in the ruling coalition and the opposition, cannot resist the temptation of…
Indonesia’s populist policies lead to weak investor confidence, drag stock market down: Analysts
They said there are doubts about whether the Prabowo administration can sustainably fund populist programmes that have placed a strain on already stretched finances and prompted…
Indonesian coconut processing firms axe 3,500 workers amid raw material dearth
The government has agreed to impose a levy on coconut exports and derivatives, but has yet to decide whether to impose an export moratorium as proposed by the industry.
More Southeast Asians are debuting as K-pop idols. What’s driving this trend?
As the region's influence on the K-pop industry grows, more idols from Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines enter the K-pop scene.
Indonesian government continues free meals program during Ramadan with processed food
The move has been highly criticized by nutritionists as such food and beverages have undergone extensive processing and contain added ingredients like preservatives, artificial…