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Fajar and Fikri Upset World No. 1 Pair to Win Japan Open

The Indonesians prevailed 21-19, 21-17 after producing a composed performance to counter the Koreans' aggressive style of play.

Indonesia Stocks Add $22.7 Billion in Value as Banks Lead Market Rally

Indonesia's stock market added $22.7 billion in value in a week as banking stocks led a broad-based rally.

KPK Urges Low-Cost Campaign Model After Arresting 15 Regional Leaders in 1.5 Years

Since the start of 2025, the KPK has arrested one governor, one mayor, and 13 regents in separate corruption investigations.

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Indonesia Eyes Bigger Role in New Global AI Organization

Indonesia sought deeper AI cooperation and Chinese investment while backing a new global AI organization.

Prabowo Orders Up to 50 Ethanol Plants to Support E20 Fuel Program

Indonesia plans E20 gasoline within years, backed by up to 50 new ethanol plants and a nationwide sugarcane replanting drive.

Expert Calls for Policy Review as 8,000 Indonesians Give Up Citizenship

US, Canada, Mexico Claim Success as World Cup Co-Hosts

US, Canada, Mexico have claimed success as host countries for the World Cup as enthusiasm soars for the final match.

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Indonesian Rescuers Save 45 After Tourist Boat Sinks En Route to Komodo

Indonesia to Route All Subsidized Goods Through Village Cooperatives

Indonesia Restarts $21 Billion Masela Gas Project After Nearly Three Decades

Febrie Adriansyah Denies All Allegations After 11-Hour AGO Questioning

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Indonesia Eyes Bigger Role in New Global AI Organization

Indonesia sought deeper AI cooperation and Chinese investment while backing a new global AI organization.

Prabowo Orders Up to 50 Ethanol Plants to Support E20 Fuel Program

Indonesia plans E20 gasoline within years, backed by up to 50 new ethanol plants and a nationwide sugarcane replanting drive.

US, Canada, Mexico Claim Success as World Cup Co-Hosts

US, Canada, Mexico have claimed success as host countries for the World Cup as enthusiasm soars for the final match.

China’s WAICO or US-Led Pax Silica? Indonesia Stays Neutral

Indonesia says that it is taking part in the two AI-related initiatives proposed by the rivalring major powers China and the US.

JCI Posts Strongest Weekly Gain in Months on Debt Confidence

Indonesia's benchmark index climbed 4.24% this week as healthy external debt data lifted sentiment despite global uncertainties.

Febrie Adriansyah Denies All Allegations After 11-Hour AGO Questioning

Former prosecutor Febrie Adriansyah denied all allegations, including claims he received Rp 50 billion, after an 11-hour AGO questioning.

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Indonesia Stocks Add $22.7 Billion in Value as Banks Lead Market Rally

Indonesia's stock market added $22.7 billion in value in a week as banking stocks led a broad-based rally.

Prabowo Orders Up to 50 Ethanol Plants to Support E20 Fuel Program

JCI Posts Strongest Weekly Gain in Months on Debt Confidence

Jakarta Governor Says Civil Servants Can Stay Up for World Cup Final

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung says civil servants are free to watch the World Cup final, as long as public services remain unaffected.

Dry Season Drains Ciliwung River, Threatening Water Supply in Greater Jakarta

The Ciliwung River's water level has remained at zero for three days, raising concerns over water supplies for Bogor and Jakarta.

AGO Questions Ex-Senior Prosecutor Febrie Adriansyah as Corruption Suspect

Former senior prosecutor Febrie Adriansyah was questioned as a suspect after police transferred three corruption cases to the AGO.

Indonesian Rescuers Save 45 After Tourist Boat Sinks En Route to Komodo

A tourist boat carrying 45 people sank off Bima after high waves hit. All passengers and crew were rescued safely.

Turkish National Named Suspect After Multi-Vehicle Crash Injures Seven in Bali

Indonesian police have named a 46-year-old Turkish national as a suspect after the vehicle he was driving crashed into multiple vehicles.

Indonesia’s Nutrition Agency Owes $89.27 Million in Unpaid 2025 Bills

BGN still owes Rp 1.609 trillion for completed 2025 projects and plans to settle the outstanding payments through the 2026 budget.

Japan's Parliament Enshrines Male-Only Succession for the Shrinking Imperial Family

Princess Aiko is hugely popular, and many Japanese want her to be Naruhito's successor, but she is ineligible because she is a woman.

Prominent Lawyer Hotman Paris Joins Febrie Adriansyah's Defense Team

resigned from his post after police announced the seizure of gold bullion and cash from several locations, including his residence.

Indonesia Stocks Buck Regional Selloff on Healthy Debt Outlook

Indonesia stocks rose 1.1%, bucking regional losses as investors welcomed healthy external debt data despite global tensions.

Balinese Royals Press Prabowo to Deliver Long-Promised North Bali Airport

Balinese royal families urged President Prabowo to honor his pledge to build a long-delayed international airport in North Bali.

Rupiah Defies Global Tensions, Closes at Rp 17,921 per Dollar

Rupiah gained 0.36% to Rp 17,921 per US dollar on Friday as stronger BI survey data outweighed Middle East tensions.

BI Survey: Indonesia's Business Activity Strengthens in Q2

Indonesia's business activity strengthened in Q2 as more firms reported improving conditions, driven by holiday demand and key sectors.

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'AI Development Should Not Be a Solo Performance by Any Single Country,' Says Xi Jinping

Over the next five years, he said, China will provide 5,000 training opportunities on artificial intelligence to developing countries.