The COVID-19 pandemic affected people and the economy in unprecedented ways. Mobility restrictions and the resulting economic slowdown dramatically increased unemployment rates and dragged millions of households below the poverty line.
David Sexton
The incident recently, where a Chinese fighter jet fired flares close to an Australian defence aircraft over the South China Sea, has once again highlighted the complexities surrounding China’s military expansion in these critical waterways to our north.
Jakarta says it is preparing legislation to protect minors from ‘physical, mental, or moral perils’.
Many areas in Indonesia, including Wallacea region in the eastern part of the archipelago, are increasingly suffering from climate crisis and various climate-induced disasters. Flood, drought, extreme weather and extreme heat become more frequent and severe, worsen the livelihood of people in the region.
In the wake of the temporary disruption to durian exports from Thailand and Vietnam to China due to issues with auramine O dye contamination, Liferdi Lukman, director of fruit and floriculture at Indonesia’s Ministry of Agriculture, noted that this presents a prime opportunity for Indonesia to directly export its own durians to China.
Economic pressures and the declining middle class in Indonesia are reshaping how people approach their Ramadan rituals, according to a new whitepaper by advertising agency Moonfolks.
Charles Darwin University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Nathan Franklin to the role of Associate Vice-Chancellor (AVC) Indonesia.
Southeast Asia can be part of a new international order if China plays its cards right amid a “free fall in geopolitics” sparked by mounting uncertainty over the United States’ regional role.
Stress levels among the population of Batam reportedly spiked in January after extreme rainfall over a saltwater crocodile farm allowed more than 100 captive predators to explore the local area for the first time.
Bali’s tourism leaders are taking a firm stance against the disrespectful and criminal behavior of a small but significant minority of tourists on the island.
Known as Gunung Padang, or the “mountain of enlightenment”, this enigmatic structure may be the oldest pyramid on Earth.
The Home Affairs Ministry conducted health checkups for 944 regional heads and deputies from Feb. 16 to 17. The results showed that 30 percent of the officials have high cholesterol levels.
For Indonesian manufacturing companies, the need to become more sustainable comes from two urgent priorities: decarbonising production and more efficient energy use.
According to Indonesian Navy Chief of Staff Admiral Muhammad Ali, 38 countries and 19 foreign warships took part in the 5th Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo 2025 (MNEK) on Sunday in Tanjung Benoa Waters, Bali.
Climate change is putting the future of palm oil production at risk, as extreme heat threatens the survival of Elaeidobius kamerunicus, the primary pollinating beetle for oil palm.
The shooting of five Indonesian irregular migrant workers in Malaysia in the past week has sparked public concern. Of the five victims, one has died.
