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Resty Woro Yuniar
Resty Woro Yuniar is a Jakarta-based reporter who covers Indonesian current affairs and Southeast Asia's tech scene. She was previously Indonesia correspondent at the BBC and tech reporter with The Wall Street Journal
The country’s former president is back in the political spotlight campaigning for candidates in regional elections.
Analysts say the hike could add to the middle class’ financial burden, with some Indonesians planning to avoid buying goods subject to VAT.
Joint development between local and Chinese firm, which is investing US$3 billion, has support of President Prabowo, but some Balinese are unimpressed.
Concerns about Indonesia’s economy have emerged given Donald Trump’s distrust of multilateralism and climate change policies.
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Doubts swirl about Asean’s significance for President Prabowo as Indonesia pursues Brics membership – a move his predecessor had ruled out.
Analysts warn incursion could have a ‘hidden message’ after Chinese coastguard ship found to have ‘disrupted’ survey in North Natuna Sea.
Analysts say Sri Mulyani’s reappointment as finance chief can reassure markets, but warn retaining most of Widodo’s team may affect economic policy.
Indonesia’s new president wants 8 per cent growth, free meals for millions and a housing boom. But analysts predict a pro-business agenda.
Prabowo to court Chinese investment for project that critics say will only increase exposure to climate risks instead of reducing flood hazards.
Indonesia has evacuated 79 Indonesians from Lebanon so far, with 85 deciding to remain.
The world’s biggest palm oil producer plans to hold more talks with the EU ahead of its deforestation law taking effect on December 30, 2025.
Analysts say illegal mining has become a problem that is ‘intentionally not resolved’, given lack of supervision, authorities’ alleged complicity.
Indonesian legislators have removed the dictator’s name from a corruption decree and proposed to award him a national hero status.
Environmental activists warn lifting the ban could devastate marine life and endanger small islands already threatened by erosion.
Reports of worker exploitation and accidents threaten a critical minerals deal with the US, driving calls for reform and more oversight.
The incident is unlikely to be a one-off, with various ships having previously anchored without permission in Indonesian waters, analysts say.
The project has also prompted concerns over its funding source and possible traffic jams.
Economists say reduced number of middle class could affect aim of reaching developed-nation status, call for policies to support segment.
The pontiff’s calls for interfaith dialogue come amid rising majoritarianism and recent incidents of violence against religious minorities.
Allegations of foreign interference in the recent protests could be used by Indonesian political elites to crush dissent, analysts say.
A plan to change Indonesia’s election law is seen by protesters as a move by Widodo to cement his family’s political influence.
Indonesia’s president faces a lawsuit after students were pressured to remove hijabs for Independence Day, sparking debate on religious freedom.
Kalimantan on Borneo island has long been associated with mystical cultural practices and dark supernatural forces like ‘santet’.
The US$33 billion city is far from finished, with its future under a new president in doubt amid scaled back Independence Day celebrations.
Officials have panned the plan but the business group behind the proposal insists that income from the venture could solve a raft of issues on the resort island.
Pro-tobacco activists oppose a ban on selling individual cigarettes, claiming the move will impact businesses and goes against Indonesia’s smoking culture.
The government denies placing restrictions even as it seeks to meet US tax credit rules that penalise Chinese-sourced batteries and EVs.
While it’s already attracted some wealthy investors, analysts warn the scheme also brings risks like money laundering and housing inflation.
An influx of Chinese-made products has hurt Indonesia’s textile industry as companies struggle with lay-offs and revenue loss.
Local content such as Indonesian series Nightmares and Daydreams has earned praise from viewers, as Netflix seeks new Asian growth markets.
