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Commentary: Why the next decade is not simply about getting rich for Indonesia
As a country’s population ages, economic growth starts to decline. The rate and the extent of the decline will depend…
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More Indonesians seeking online help for mental health issues amid social stigma and shortage of psychologists
SURABAYA, Indonesia: IT engineer Audrey Maximilian Herli was studying at one of Indonesia’s top universities in Surabaya in 2015 when…
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Indonesia buys UK submarine rescue vessel in US$100 million deal
JAKARTA: Indonesia’s defence ministry said on Wednesday (Sep 13) it has signed an agreement to buy a submarine rescue vessel…
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Early detection a key part of Indonesia’s fire management efforts in face of greater wildfire threat
However, fires still occur in APP’s concession areas which span more than 2 million hectares across five provinces. About 28,000…
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Commentary: Time for ASEAN to walk its talk of regional leadership
However, faced with an obdurate leadership in Naypyidaw today and hobbled by disunity within its own ranks, ASEAN has failed…
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Indonesia police arrest 43 after riot in Batam over industrial park
JAKARTA: Indonesian police have arrested 43 people accused of causing a riot and attacking police during a protest over a…
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Should religious leaders reveal political leanings or join protests? Yes, say most respondents polled in Malaysia, Indonesia
The survey by the American think-tank also touched on a wide range of areas, including how respondents view the importance…
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Australian, Indonesian forces deploy battle tanks in US-led combat drills amid China concern
Evans refused to comment on China’s long-standing opposition to US-led military drills in Asia. Asked whether there are plans by…
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Planting rice is getting fun again in Indonesia, as ‘rice connoisseurs’ rescue near-extinct varieties
Mr Pattiradjawane said he has been trying to educate others about these local varieties. “The only thing I’m able to…
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