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29 November, 2024
Middle East
Israeli army forces patients out of Indonesian Hospital in Gaza, doctors say
The Kamal Adwan hospital, one of the few still functioning in the area, was targeted by Israeli troops who claim it is a Hamas stronghold.
25 Dec 2024 - 12:02AM
Prabowo Subianto
What Erdogan’s summit walkout could mean for Prabowo, Indonesia-Turkey ties
24 Dec 2024 - 4:27PM
Apple
What Apple’s US$1 billion investment pledge means for Indonesia’s tech sector
24 Dec 2024 - 11:00AM
North Korea
Revolution, elections and a baby hippo, this was the year in Asia
From climate change to political storms and a Taylor Swift world tour, Asia in 2024 was characterised by turbulence and surprises.
24 Dec 2024 - 9:30AM
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Asean
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How Southeast Asia can become the next AI powerhouse
Young, dynamic and fast, the region has unique advantages, supported by investment in infrastructure, talent, policy support and collaboration.
22 Dec 2024 - 8:30PM
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Food and Drinks
Can Indonesia’s world-class cuisine food become its next global superpower?
Indonesian cuisine, voted the world’s seventh best by TasteAtlas, is struggling for global influence despite outranking French and Japanese dishes.
20 Dec 2024 - 6:19PM
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Chinese overseas
Bakery assault video sparks anti-Chinese backlash in Indonesia, exposing biases
Experts say the clip of a bakery employee being assaulted by the owner’s son reflects historical traumas and societal anxieties, with social media amplifying racist rhetoric.
20 Dec 2024 - 11:10AM
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Malaysia
2 Malaysians jailed in Guantanamo Bay over terror attacks return home
The two JI members, who were involved in the 2002 Bali bombings, will undergo a reintegration programme in Malaysia.
18 Dec 2024 - 6:34PM
Climate change
Indonesia’s ‘eternal snow’ on Puncak Jaya may melt away before 2026
The loss of Puncak Jaya’s glaciers will be an immeasurable loss to the area’s ecosystem and local tribes, scientists say.
18 Dec 2024 - 3:47PM
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Prabowo Subianto
Prabowo’s proposal to scrap regional polls stirs fears for Indonesian democracy
Critics say the Indonesian president’s proposal to have local legislatures appoint regional leaders echoes Indonesia’s authoritarian past.
18 Dec 2024 - 11:00AM
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The Philippines
Death row Filipino arrives home from Indonesia – then goes straight to jail
Mary Jane Veloso just wants to spend Christmas with her family. She has been imprisoned since 2010 on drug trafficking charges.
19 Dec 2024 - 3:13PM
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Animals
Bali Zoo mourns death of ‘friendly’ elephant swept away by river current
Molly was in the river during a routine exercise when the current suddenly increased due to heavy rain upstream.
17 Dec 2024 - 5:25PM
Technology
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From TikTok to Apple, companies must tread carefully amid digital nationalism
Restrictive policies could hinder innovation, limit consumer choice and fragment the global digital economy.
17 Dec 2024 - 6:38PM
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The Philippines
Hopes high Mary Jane Veloso will get clemency upon her return to Philippines
Veloso, who was sentenced to death in Indonesia in 2010, is set to fly to Manila on Wednesday as her supporters fight to see her freed.
17 Dec 2024 - 4:00PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
Indonesia gives tax incentives to EV makers including China’s BYD, GAC Aion
The carmakers, which are building factories in Indonesia, will enjoy an exemption on import taxes and a break on luxury taxes.
16 Dec 2024 - 8:30PM
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US-China relations
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Trump 2.0 is forcing Asian economies to make hard choices fast
The stability and prosperity of Asia depends on how regional economic powerhouses navigate complex dynamics while maintaining their autonomy.
16 Dec 2024 - 5:30AM
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Australia
Last ‘Bali Nine’ prisoners back in Australia after 19 years
Five convicted members of the heroin smuggling drug ring were returned from Indonesia, following diplomatic efforts this month.
16 Dec 2024 - 2:16PM
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Joko Widodo
‘One-man party’: is ‘kingmaker’ Widodo planning a political comeback?
Speculation is mounting whether the former Indonesian president might form a new political party to expand his clout.
15 Dec 2024 - 3:00PM
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Joko Widodo
With self-branded aid, Indonesia’s Gibran steals a page from Widodo’s playbook
Indonesia’s new vice-president has come under fire for distributing aid packages featuring his name, echoing his father’s populist tactics.
14 Dec 2024 - 12:00PM
Women and gender
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Woman-owned cafe defies norms in Indonesia
Morning Mama was opened in 2023 to create a space that caters to women in Banda Aceh.
13 Dec 2024 - 5:15PM
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Fearless women
Woman-owned cafe defies norms in Indonesia
13 Dec 2024 - 5:00PM
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Singapore
Singapore explains why it did not arrest Chinese fugitive on Interpol Red Notice
Police said they do not have sufficient evidence to investigate the alleged money launderer, who was arrested when he travelled to Indonesia.
14 Dec 2024 - 4:28AM
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Foreign domestic workers in Hong Kong
Where do Hong Kong’s domestic workers sleep? 3 personal stories
Personal stories of three migrant workers in Hong Kong and their grim accommodation
12 Dec 2024 - 1:15PM
Asia travel
Indonesia’s smallest city offers beaches, boat rides and seafood galore
Sibolga may not feature on the international tourist trail – unlike the nearby Nias and Mentawai Islands – but there is enough to do to make a short stop-over in Indonesia’s smallest city worthwhile
11 Dec 2024 - 9:15AM
Singapore
Chinese fugitive’s arrest sparks questions on Singapore’s Interpol obligations
The notice does not give local police powers of arrest and member countries apply their own laws in deciding whether to take action, experts say.
11 Dec 2024 - 3:19PM
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Human rights
Indonesian teen’s death spotlights police brutality, ‘bleak’ human rights future
Amnesty report shows at least 116 cases of police brutality so far this year, as activists warn of ‘black hole of human rights violations’.
10 Dec 2024 - 8:18PM
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Tourism
Indonesia’s Bali aims to root out foreign travellers offering sexual services
A law enforcement team in Bali has been deployed to deal with the problem by monitoring vice establishments and online platforms.
10 Dec 2024 - 7:36PM
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Natural disasters
Cows, cars, bridges swept away by deadly floods in Indonesia
Landslides, flash floods and strong winds devastated 172 villages on Java island and forced more than 3,000 people to flee.
10 Dec 2024 - 10:47AM
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