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>

Indonesia's 'ambitious' growth target faces business reality check

Indonesia's 'ambitious' growth target faces business reality check

Executives warn policy uncertainty, fiscal risks threaten president's economic goals

<https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/indonesia-s-ambitious-growth-target-faces-business-reality-check>

Powerful aftershocks rattle NTT as earthquake death toll climbs to 68

Powerful aftershocks rattle NTT as earthquake death toll climbs to 68

The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) data showed that 1,624 aftershocks had struck NTT as of Monday, including 23 with magnitudes above 5.0. The strongest aftershock recorded so far measured magnitude 6.2.

<https://www.thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2026/08/18/powerful-aftershocks-rattle-ntt-as-earthquake-death-toll-climbs-to-68?utm_source=(direct)&utm_medium=home_headlines>

Effects of Indonesia forest fires blight Malaysia as hot spot number soars

Effects of Indonesia forest fires blight Malaysia as hot spot number soars

El Nino weather phenomenon thought to be exacerbating crisis

<https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/environment/effects-of-indonesia-forest-fires-blight-malaysia-as-hot-spot-number-soars>

Prabowo's push for binding state policy guidelines causes alarm

Prabowo's push for binding state policy guidelines causes alarm

President Prabowo Subianto has called for the revival of the now-defunct state policy guidelines to be made binding on all institutions, a move experts warn is incompatible with the country’s post-Reform constitutional system.

<Prabowo’s push for binding state policy guidelines causes alarm - Politics - The Jakarta Post>

Indonesia condemns renewed Israeli strikes amid Gaza peace talks

Indonesia condemns renewed Israeli strikes amid Gaza peace talks

Indonesia has condemned Israel's renewed attacks on Gaza amid ongoing negotiations over the territory's postwar reconstruction plan, saying the strikes have worsened the plight of Palestinians and urging Tel Aviv to fully honor its obligations under the ceasefire agreement. 

<https://www.thejakartapost.com/world/2026/08/05/indonesia-condemns-renewed-israeli-strikes-amid-gaza-peace-talks?utm_source=(direct)&utm_medium=home_headlines>

GDP growth slows to 5.29 in second quarter

GDP growth slows to 5.29 in second quarter

Indonesia's gross domestic product growth has decelerated in the second quarter, making the government's target for the full year – a milestone toward reaching President Prabowo Subianto’s goal of 8 percent growth in his tenure – a tall order.

<GDP growth slows to 5.29 in second quarter - Economy - The Jakarta Post>

Ferry fire raises concerns over lax national maritime safety oversight

Ferry fire raises concerns over lax national maritime safety oversight

The KMP Mutiara Sentosa II fire occurred only a month after a ferry carrying more than 70 passengers sank while sailing near Selayar, a small island off South Sulawesi.

<Ferry fire raises concerns over lax national maritime safety oversight - Society - The Jakarta Post>

Inflation eases despite pressure from oil prices

Inflation eases despite pressure from oil prices

Consumer price index growth cooled to 2.88 percent year-on-year in July despite ongoing pressure from high global oil prices, according to the latest report from Statistics Indonesia (BPS).

<Inflation eases despite pressure from oil prices - Economy - The Jakarta Post>