Indonesia
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worldIndonesia Plans E-Commerce Ban for Under-16s to Combat Scams
Indonesia is set to ban e-commerce for children under 16, following its social media crackdown, to protect minors from online scams.
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financeIndonesia Tightens Dollar-Buying Rules to Prop Up Rupiah
Bank Indonesia lowers the threshold for dollar purchases to support the rupiah, which hit an all-time low despite strong GDP growth.
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financeIndonesia's Economy Beats Forecasts with 5.61% Q1 Growth
Indonesia's Q1 GDP grew 5.61%, exceeding expectations. Driven by manufacturing, trade, and agriculture, the growth is the fastest since Q3 2022.
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sportsDutch Eredivisie Faces Crisis Over Player Passport Dispute
A court ruling could force the Dutch Eredivisie to replay 133 matches due to a passport dispute involving 11 players across 8 clubs.
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worldBali Drowning in Trash After Landfill Shutdown
Bali faces a waste crisis after closing its largest landfill, with trash piling up on streets and beaches.
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worldIndonesia Rail Safety Crisis: Fatal Crash Spurs Calls for Overhaul
A deadly train collision in Bekasi, Indonesia, killing 15, highlights critical safety flaws and prompts urgent calls for infrastructure upgrades and stricter regulations.
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techIndosat Ooredoo Hutchison Drives Indonesia's Digital Transformation with Sovereign AI
Indonesia's Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison partners with Quantiphi and Google to build a sovereign AI ecosystem, aiming for digital inclusion and transformation.
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financeFitch Ratings: Indonesia Deficit Breach Possible Without Immediate Downgrade
Fitch Ratings suggests Indonesia may exceed its 3% deficit limit temporarily due to Middle East conflict without an immediate credit rating downgrade. Long-term breaches pose risks.