Government to lift spending freeze in future Indonesian capital, minister says
The government remains optimistic that the newly built city will officially become Indonesia's political capital by 2028.
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Prosecutors in Indonesia’s North Sumatra appeal life sentences for murderers of journalist, family
Adre said the three men were guilty of the premeditated murder of journalist Rico Sempuran Pasaribu, his wife Eprida Ginting, their son Sudiinvestasi Pasaribu and grandson Lowi…
First step to transparency: The Jakarta Post
After months of minimal, or even non-existent, communications between the media and the President and his ministers, the interview on Sunday at Mr. Prabowo’s mansion in Bogor,…
Gazans struggle to find water as clean sources become increasingly scarce
Most of Gaza's 2.3 million people have become internally displaced by the war, with many making daily trips on foot to fill plastic containers with water from the few wells still…
Hit hard by tariffs, Indonesia’s textile makers want to ramp up US cotton imports
Diversifying exports to countries beyond the US is unfeasible in the short term because of either limited market demand or intense competition from local players in target…
Stronger together: The Jakarta Post
Facing US tariffs, ASEAN nations must unite to strengthen their bargaining power and protect their economic interests.
Jakarta loses its appeal to newcomers
Analysts have attributed the trend to a range of issues facing the city of over 11 million residents, including soaring living costs and an increasingly competitive job market.
Gaza at center of Indonesia President Prabowo’s latest Middle East tour
Before departing for Abu Dhabi as part of his Middle East tour, President Prabowo Subianto said that Indonesia is ready to temporarily evacuate a total of 1,000 injured…
Indonesian government expands housing program to higher earners
The Public Housing and Settlements Ministry has introduced a new regulation, slated to be issued on April 21, that grants eligibility for subsidised housing in Greater Jakarta to…
Beyond retaliation: How ASEAN and Asia can turn the tide against US tariffs
ASEAN and other Asian economic policymakers should bear in mind that the cost of these tariffs will fall largely on US consumers.