Travel Japan Overhauls Permanent Residency Rules Amid Demographic Pressures and Rising Anti-Immigration Sentiment October 2, 2026 rifanmuazin TOKYO — In a significant shift in its immigration landscape, the Japanese government has officially implemented a strict overhaul of the requirements for foreign nationals seeking permanent residency status. Taking…
Health Ministry of Health Responds to Oseltamivir Scarcity Amid Rising Influenza A Concerns in Indonesia September 28, 2026 Evan Lee Salim JAKARTA — Public anxiety has reached a boiling point across several major urban centers in Indonesia following widespread reports of scarce supplies of oseltamivir, a key antiviral medication utilized in…
Finance Navigating the Industrial Storm: APINDO Unpacks the Complex Anatomy of Indonesia’s Rising Layoff Crisis September 26, 2026 Jia Lissa JAKARTA – The Indonesian industrial landscape is currently grappling with a multifaceted crisis, as a wave of workforce reductions—or Pemutusan Hubungan Kerja (PHK)—continues to sweep across various sectors. The Asosiasi…
Environment Tragedy in the Peatlands: Central Kalimantan Declares State of Emergency Amid Deadly Wildfires and Rising Health Crisis September 20, 2026 Nila Kartika Wati PALANGKA RAYA — Central Kalimantan is once again locked in a fierce battle with nature. Thick, acrid smoke chokes the skies over Palangka Raya and surrounding regencies, plunging visibility to…
Business Beyond the Farm Gate: Unpacking the Complex Realities Behind Rising Chicken Prices in Indonesia September 19, 2026 Ali Ikhwan JAKARTA — As chicken prices at traditional markets breach the psychological threshold of IDR 40,000 per kilogram, public frustration is mounting. Consumers, already grappling with broader inflationary pressures on basic…
Lifestyle The Rising Star: Marlowe Sturridge Steps Into the Spotlight Alongside Mother Sienna Miller September 18, 2026 Evan Lee Salim By Rahmi Anjani September 18, 2026 In the glittering, high-pressure world of Hollywood, few legacies are as closely watched as those of fashion icons and acclaimed actresses. Recently, the spotlight…
Travel Rising Influenza A Cases Spark Public Concern: Ministry of Health Issues Guidance for Families September 17, 2026 Evan Lee Salim By Niko Prayoga | Jakarta, September 17, 2026 The recent surge in reported cases of Influenza A has ignited a wave of anxiety across social media platforms in Indonesia. Parents,…
Automotive Rising to the Challenge: How Indonesian Automotive Paint is Disrupting the Premium Market September 16, 2026 Muslim JAKARTA – For decades, the Indonesian automotive refinish industry was dominated by established international brands. Local manufacturers were often relegated to the background, serving only the entry-level segment. However, a…
Regional Rising from the Ashes: Leo/Daniel’s Quest for Redemption at the 2026 Asian Games September 14, 2026 Jia Lissa JAKARTA – As the countdown to the 2026 Asian Games intensifies, the Indonesian badminton camp is leaving nothing to chance. Among the most motivated athletes in the contingent are the…
Travel The Vanishing of a Rising Star: The Concerning Disappearance of Golfer Jesslyn Wijaya Lay July 22, 2026 Raul Delapena Setiawan JAKARTA – The Indonesian sporting community and the public at large are currently gripped by fear and confusion following the mysterious disappearance of Jesslyn Wijaya Lay, a promising professional golfer…
