The cost of Indonesia's economic overreach

The cost of Indonesia's economic overreach

Disregard for technocrats erodes confidence and weakens rupiah

<https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/comment/the-cost-of-indonesia-s-economic-overreach>

Rising current account deficit could jeopardize rupiah

Rising current account deficit could jeopardize rupiah

Indonesia's current account deficit reached a historic high in the second quarter that, if sustained, would put new pressure on the rupiah’s exchange value.

<https://www.thejakartapost.com/business/2026/08/30/rising-current-account-deficit-could-jeopardize-rupiah?utm_source=(direct)&utm_medium=home_headlines>

From Pati to Senayan, protesters take aim at corruption

From Pati to Senayan, protesters take aim at corruption

Hundreds of protesters from Pati, Central Java, pressed the House of Representatives on Thursday to pass the long-delayed asset forfeiture bill to eradicate corruption, as thousands gathered the Senayan Legislative Complex to voice broader frustration over the country’s worsening economic conditions.

<From Pati to Senayan, protesters take aim at corruption - Politics - The Jakarta Post>

Sasak hamlet blaze raises alarm over indigenous tourism

Sasak hamlet blaze raises alarm over indigenous tourism

A massive fire has burned the popular tourist destination of Sade to the ground in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), leaving immeasurable cultural and personal loss in its wake.

<https://www.thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2026/08/25/ntb-hamlet-blaze-raises-alarm-over-indigenous-tourism?utm_source=(direct)&utm_medium=home_headlines>

Jakarta puts its own spin on Japan's listening bars

Jakarta puts its own spin on Japan's listening bars

Three distinctive venues prize human connection over high volume

<https://asia.nikkei.com/life-arts/life/jakarta-puts-its-own-spin-on-japan-s-listening-bars>