Flooding and landslides that were triggered by torrential rains have continued to paralyze parts of Java and disrupt traffic and public service, with the worst single disaster killing at least nine people and leaving more than 80 missing in West Java.
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Monday, January 26, 2026
Death toll climbs in West Bandung as disasters grip Java
Death toll climbs in West Bandung as disasters grip Java
Friday, January 23, 2026
Jakarta beef sellers strike as import cuts send prices soaring
Jakarta beef sellers strike as import cuts send prices soaring
Expert warns of trouble as state companies get most of foreign product quota
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Indonesia, UK to elevate ties to Strategic Partnership
Indonesia, UK to elevate ties to Strategic Partnership
Economic growth will be a central priority of the partnership, UK Ambassador to Indonesia Dominic Jermey said in a video statement from London, describing the initiative as part of broader efforts to foster "a more peaceful and stable world".
Monday, January 19, 2026
Indonesia turns to internships to quell youth unemployment
Indonesia turns to internships to quell youth unemployment
Government subsidizes work experience, but unclear if it will lead to full-time jobs
Friday, January 16, 2026
Start-up scandals in 2025 force investors to raise the bar, change playbooks
Start-up scandals in 2025 force investors to raise the bar, change playbooks
From the unravelling of eFishery saga to corruption probes ensnaring venture capital executives tied to state-backed funding at TaniHub, the year stripped the gloss from Southeast Asia’s most coveted start-up market.
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