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Monday, February 23, 2026
Indonesian classic-car maker picks up speed
Indonesian classic-car maker picks up speed
Buyers are queuing up for Bali-based Tuksedo's hand-built 'replica' vehicles
Friday, February 20, 2026
Indonesia, US sign reciprocal tariff agreement
Indonesia, US sign reciprocal tariff agreement
The accord sets a 19-percent tariff on Indonesian goods entering the United States. Jakarta is also to exempt US companies from local content requirements and address and prevent barriers to US agricultural products sold in Indonesia.
Thursday, February 19, 2026
South Korean court hands life term to ex‑President Yoon in insurrection trial
South Korean court hands life term to ex‑President Yoon in insurrection trial
Prosecutors had sought the death penalty in the case, closely watched in a deeply divided country. It is the most consequential yet for the ousted leader, whose bid triggered a national political crisis and tested democratic resilience.
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Why we cannot afford to neglect the urban middle class
Why we cannot afford to neglect the urban middle class
As national policies pivot toward rural and lower-income support, the urban middle class is being left out in the cold, squeezed by stagnant wages and rising costs, creating a "quiet frustration" that could pose a systemic risk to economic and political stability.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Pressing for an open society
Pressing for an open society
In recent years, we have seen the civic space shrinking, undermining the quality of democracy. The press can help to stop and reverse the trend.
<Pressing for an open society - Editorial - The Jakarta Post>
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