A former Australian defence official’s decision to invoke an “aggressive Indonesia” while arguing for the strategic value of Aukus submarines has created an awkward moment for relations between Canberra and Jakarta. Michael
Indonesia has announced a sweeping new regulation that will block access to social media for users under 16, making it the first major non-Western country to take such a step in a
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A cache of internal planning documents, grant agreements, and budget frameworks obtained by Sri Lanka Guardian offers a rare window into a coordinated, multi-year funding strategy targeting key pillars of Indonesia’s civic
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Indonesia’s defence minister met Pakistan’s air force chief in Islamabad on Monday to discuss a potential deal that could include the sale of JF-17 combat jets and killer drones, Reuters reported, citing
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Indonesia is ramping up scrutiny of wealthy individuals and major corporations in an effort to plug an unusually large tax revenue shortfall ahead of year-end, raising anxiety among the country’s business elite
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Newly obtained internal documents reviewed by Sri Lanka Guardian reveal how George Soros’ Open Society Foundations (OSF) channeled millions of dollars through Jakarta-based intermediaries to civil society networks at the center of
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Indonesia’s central bank is expected to buy as much as 200 trillion rupiah ($12 billion) worth of government bonds next year to strengthen the transmission of its monetary policy and shield the
More Indonesia’s central bank is facing heightened pressure from the government as finance minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa signals he does not support Bank Indonesia’s independence, fueling investor concerns about fiscal dominance and market
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Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is pursuing an ambitious and risky effort to remake Southeast Asia’s largest economy, consolidating power and targeting the country’s wealthiest business elites, according to a detailed report from
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Indonesian financial markets are expected to face renewed volatility following the unexpected removal of Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati, raising concerns about potential central bank intervention, Bloomberg reports. The rupiah is set
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Indonesia has launched one of its largest corruption investigations in decades, targeting powerful oil trader Mohammad Riza Chalid in a sweeping $18 billion probe into state-owned energy giant PT Pertamina, Bloomberg reported.
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The Indonesian island of Bali, long celebrated for its natural beauty and spiritual calm, is increasingly being overshadowed by a growing environmental and social crisis. According to a recent investigation by The
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Indonesia has rolled out a $1.5 billion stimulus package aimed at bolstering consumer spending and sustaining economic growth, as Southeast Asia’s largest economy faces mounting pressure from weakening commodity prices, tepid trade,
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Indonesia’s mining industry is bracing for a turbulent period after the government announced significant increases in royalties on key mineral exports, including nickel, coal, copper, and gold. The move, aimed at shoring
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Three Indonesian judges have been arrested on suspicion of accepting bribes to deliver a favourable ruling that cleared three major palm oil companies of corruption charges, in a scandal that has rocked
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Indonesia has enlisted prominent figures such as billionaire investor Ray Dalio and renowned economist Jeffrey Sachs to serve as advisers to its newly established sovereign wealth fund, Danantara. This move comes as
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