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Conservationists seek more proof that Javan tiger may no longer be extinct - Society - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2024/03/26/conservationists-seek-more-proof-that-javan-tiger-may-no-longer-be-extinct.html
The struggling middle class - Academia - The Jakarta Post: The struggling middle class - Academia - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/opinion/2024/03/28/the-struggling-middle-class.html
Cherry blossoms start blooming in Tokyo: Cherry blossoms started blooming in Tokyo on Friday, five days later than the yearly average.
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/ataglance/3047/
Takerufuji makes sumo history, breaking 110-year record: Takerufuji has become the first sumo wrestler since 1914 to win his maiden tournament in the elite ...
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Princess Aiko visits sacred Shinto landmark: Japan's Princess Aiko, the daughter of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, has made her first solo trip to the ...
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Indonesia president-elect's legal team rebuffs losing candidates' bid to disqualify him
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China’s BYD pulls ahead of Tesla in Indonesia’s EV market: Competitive pricing, tax waivers secured Chinese carmaker's footing in the South-east Asian nation.
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/china-s-byd-pulls-ahead-of-tesla-in-indonesia-s-ev-market
Indonesia calls for immediate cease-fire in Gaza after UN vote - Middle East and Africa - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/world/2024/03/26/indonesia-calls-for-immediate-cease-fire-in-gaza-after-un-vote.html
Quick Glance: UN Demand for Gaza Cease-Fire Sparks US-Israel Clash
- The UN Security Council demands a Gaza cease-fire, leading the US to abstain, causing tension with Israel.
- The resolution calls for hostage release without making it a condition for the Ramadan cease-fire.
- US abstains due to lack of Hamas condemnation, emphasizing the link between cease-fire and hostage release.
- Concerns raised over resolution's impact on negotiations and importance of a lasting cease-fire are highlighted.
Indonesia's Antam to start building new nickel smelter, HPAL plant in 2025: Indonesian state-controlled miner Aneka Tambang (Antam) aims to launch the ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/indonesias-antam-start-building-new-nickel-smelter-hpal-plant-2025-2024-03-26/
Three people reported dead, 1,000 homes destroyed after earthquake hits PNG's East Sepik province
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-25/papua-new-guinea-earthquake-hits-east-sepik-province/103627820
Quick Glance: Significant Destruction Caused by Severe Earthquake and Floods in PNG
- A seismic event measuring 6.9 in magnitude resulted in extensive destruction in Papua New Guinea, with approximately 1,000 residential properties in the East Sepik province affected, with reports of three fatalities.
- Governor Allan Bird mentioned the devastation of the 1,000 homes due to the earthquake, exacerbating the existing challenges posed by flooding in the province.
- Critical necessities in the impacted areas include housing, access to clean water, and waterproof covers for securing possessions and firewood.
- Intense precipitation coupled with powerful winds have led to severe flooding and landslides in Papua New Guinea during this current month.
Carry-on import restrictions and the public outcry - Academia - The Jakarta Post: Carry-on import restrictions and the public outcry - Academia - The Jakarta ...
thejakartapost.com/opinion/2024/03/23/carry-on-import-restrictions-and-the-public-outcry.html
UN rights panel concerned by extrajudicial killings in Indonesia's Papua: The U.N. Human Rights Committee said on Thursday it was concerned by extrajudicial ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/un-rights-panel-concerned-by-extrajudicial-killings-indonesias-papua-2024-03-28/
Siem Reap, Cambodia - Somewhere Street | NHK WORLD-JAPAN: Siem Reap is a popular tourist destination because it is close to the largest religious monument in the ...
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/4017072/
Groups preserve regional languages through digital dictionaries - Community - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/culture/2024/03/27/groups-preserve-regional-languages-through-digital-dictionaries.html
Japan's firefly squid make nighttime waters sparkle: Firefly squid are lighting up the waters off Sado City, Niigata Prefecture, as they rise to the sea surface ...
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/ataglance/3028/
People in Japan await bloom of sakura cherry blossoms: A weather information firm says central Tokyo will have to wait a little longer to enjoy cherry blossoms ...
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/3182/
'Godzilla Minus One' makes history at Oscars | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News: "Godzilla Minus One" secured a place in Hollywood history on Sunday ...
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/3158/
Indonesia fishing village grapples with piles of trash brought in by tides: Solikah, an Indonesian housewife living in the fishing village of Teluk ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/indonesia-fishing-village-grapples-with-piles-trash-brought-by-tides-2024-03-19/
Magnitude 6.1 quake hits off Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara, tsunami ruled out: A magnitude 6.1 quake struck off the coast of Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/03/24/Magnitude-6-1-quake-hits-off-Indonesia-s-East-Nusa-Tenggara-tsunami-ruled-out
Insight: In search of a wise king - Academia - The Jakarta Post: Insight: In search of a wise king - Academia - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/opinion/2024/03/25/insight-in-search-of-a-wise-king.html
Sakura | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News: NHK World's cherry blossom map is updated daily. Visit our site for videos and other exclusive content this sakura season.
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Japan PM pledges to boost defence, diplomatic capabilities to preserve peace, NHK says
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Activists, Komnas HAM decry alleged torture of Papuan man - Archipelago - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2024/03/24/activists-komnas-ham-decry-alleged-torture-of-papuan-man.html
A wooden boat carrying dozens of Rohingya Muslim migrants capsizes off Indonesia’s Aceh province
apnews.com/article/indonesia-rohingya-muslims-boat-capsizes-4b51073972482f0090893e66a1fca7d7
Quick Glance: Rescue of Rohingya Refugees After Boat Disaster
- An Indonesian search and rescue vessel located a capsized wooden boat carrying dozens of Rohingya Muslim refugees and initiated the rescue of survivors from its hull.
- Despite conflicting reports regarding potential fatalities, authorities affirmed the unharmed status of all 69 rescued Rohingya individuals.
- A total of 75 individuals were rescued, including six individuals saved by private fishing boats prior to the official rescue operation.
- Upon arrival in Aceh, Rohingya refugees encounter some hostility from certain fellow Muslims, although Indonesia has provided temporary shelter for distressed refugees.
BOJ Governor Ueda proposes ending negative rates as board chair - NHK: Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda has proposed ending negative rates as chair of the ...
reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/boj-governor-ueda-proposes-ending-negative-rates-board-chair-nhk-2024-03-19/
Quick Glance: Fate of BOJ's Stimulus Tools Revealed
- The Bank of Japan ended eight years of negative interest rates and other unorthodox measures to boost growth. Details on changes to the stimulating tools were disclosed.
- The negative interest rate policy was lifted, and the bank now pays a 0.1% interest rate on excess reserves to withdraw money from the economy.
- Yield curve control was dismantled, but the bank will continue to buy bonds and intervene with larger purchases if bond yields rise rapidly.
- The purchase of risky assets like ETFs and REITs was discontinued, and the commitment to maintain massive stimulus was withdrawn to reassure the market.
Sweet Potatoes - Japanology Plus mini | NHK WORLD-JAPAN: Sweet potatoes are a popular food throughout Japan. They're baked, simmered, added to soup ...
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Bodies of three Rohingya found as Indonesia ends rescue for capsized boat: Authorities in Aceh province have received several reports about dead bodies floating ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/24/bodies-of-three-rohingya-found-as-indonesia-ends-rescue-for-capsized-boat
Indonesia: Prabowo Subianto confirmed as president-elect as rivals allege fraud: The former general says 'give us a chance' as his rivals vow to contest the ...
bbc.com/news/world-asia-68622796
Earthquake of magnitude 6.9 strikes Papua New Guinea, GFZ says: An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 struck Papua New Guinea on Sunday, the German Research Center for ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/earthquake-magnitude-69-strikes-papua-new-guinea-gfz-says-2024-03-23/
Fellow musicians mark passing of Sore's Ade Paloh - People - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/culture/2024/03/20/fellow-musicians-mark-passing-of-sores-ade-paloh.html
Feeding time doesn't come cuter: Visitors to a zoo in Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, are relishing the chance to give the red pandas a little something to eat.
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/ataglance/3038/
Earthquakes: The European project preparing for emergencies: Experts at the Institute of Seismology in Thessaloniki, Greece, monitor tremors in real-time for ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/03/18/redact-the-european-project-coordinating-rapid-earthquake-response-in-the-black-sea
Indonesia Arrests 13 Soldiers over Torture Death in West Papua: In Indonesia, 13 soldiers have been arrested after video emerged showing them torturing a man at ...
democracynow.org/2024/3/28/headlines/indonesia_arrests_13_soldiers_over_torture_death_in_west_papua
Will a Prabowo presidency spell the end of Indonesian democracy? (Part 1) - Academia - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/opinion/2024/03/23/will-a-prabowo-presidency-spell-the-end-of-indonesian-democracy-part-1.html
Shopkeepers attend memorial service for chickens | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News: Oita Prefecture's Nakatsu City is sometimes called Japan's center for ...
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Rare Okinawa flying fox back in the wild after brush with death: The fruit bats of Okinawa's Daito islands are a designated national natural monument whose image ...
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/3178/
Greenflation causes Indonesia and Vietnam to backtrack on renewables: JAKARTA/KUALA LUMPUR/HO CHI MINH CITY -- Indonesia's recent lowering of its renewable ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Energy/Greenflation-causes-Indonesia-and-Vietnam-to-backtrack-on-renewables
CNA brand to be introduced in the US, UK and Canada for audience interested in content about Asia
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/cna-mediacorp-expansion-united-states-united-kingdom-china-25th-anniversary-4205196
Taketori Monogatari (The Bamboo Cutter) - Story Land in Classical Japanese | NHK WORLD-JAPAN
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/4043001/
Conflict, climate, corruption drive Southeast Asia people trafficking: UN: Latest report comes amid a surge in mostly Muslim Rohingya making dangerous sea ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/26/conflict-climate-corruption-drive-southeast-asia-people-trafficking-un
US sculptor Richard Serra, known for towering minimalism, dies at 85 - Art & Culture - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/culture/2024/03/27/us-sculptor-richard-serra-known-for-towering-minimalism-dies-at-85.html
Quick Glance: Richard Serra: Revolutionary Sculptor Dies at 85
- Richard Serra, a painter turned one of the greatest sculptors of his time, passed away at 85 in his home in Orient, N.Y.
- His monumental steel works introduced a new abstract grandeur and physical intimacy, requiring viewers to walk through and around them to fully experience.
- Serra's sculptures demanded intense scrutiny and movement through space to unlock their meanings through individual exploration and reflection.
- Serra's massive steel constructions were so heavy that they needed special permits for transportation and intricate cranes with elaborate rigging to be installed.
Milky Way's black hole surrounded by strong magnetic fields - Science & Tech - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/culture/2024/03/28/milky-ways-black-hole-surrounded-by-strong-magnetic-fields.html
Japan PM pledges to boost defence, diplomatic capabilities to preserve peace, NHK says
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/japan-pm-pledges-boost-defence-diplomatic-capabilities-preserve-peace-nhk-says-2024-03-23/
Prabowo Subianto elected as new president of Indonesia : Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto has been elected as president of the world's third-biggest ...
wionews.com/world/prabowo-subianto-elected-as-new-president-of-indonesia-702387
Floods, landslides kill 26 in Indonesia, at least six missing: Flooding and landslides in the Indonesian province of West Sumatra have killed 26 people and at ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/floods-landslides-kill-26-indonesia-least-six-missing-2024-03-11/
Quick Glance: Indonesia: Floods and Landslides Kill 19
- Days of torrential rain in West Sumatra, Indonesia, have caused floods and landslides, leading to the evacuation of over 70,000 people.
- At least 19 individuals have died, with seven still missing in the aftermath of the havoc in various areas, damaging homes, bridges, schools, and farmland.
- Indonesia's rescue agency is actively searching for the missing individuals with 150 rescuers involved, facing challenges due to blocked roads caused by the landslides.
'Not easy to get a taxi': Flagging a cab is getting harder, but still a 'vital niche'
asiaone.com/singapore/not-easy-get-taxi-flagging-cab-getting-harder-still-vital-niche
Four bodies found, six missing in West Java landslide: RESCUERS in the country recovered four bodies including those of two children after a landslide and ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/03/28/four-bodies-found-six-missing-in-west-java-landslide
Indonesian army apologises after viral Papua torture video: JAKARTA: The Indonesian army issued a rare apology on Monday (Mar 25) and said 13 soldiers had been ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/indonesian-army-apologises-after-viral-papua-torture-video-4220251
Vietnam fire head coach after losing to Indonesia in World Cup bid - Sports - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/sports/2024/03/27/vietnam-fire-head-coach-after-losing-to-indonesia-in-world-cup-bid.html
'Nothing political' about naming BSD, PIK 2 as strategic projects, govt says - Regulations - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/business/2024/03/27/nothing-political-about-naming-bsd-pik-2-as-strategic-projects-govt-says.html
Several dead, 1,000 homes destroyed in Papua New Guinea earthquake: Quake struck as remote western region already dealing with floods from earlier this month.
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/25/several-dead-1000-homes-destroyed-in-papua-new-guinea-earthquake
Magnitude 6.1 quake strikes off Indonesia's Java island - News | Khaleej Times: The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10km
khaleejtimes.com/world/asia/magnitude-6-1-quake-strikes-off-indonesias-java-island
Taiwan bets on Vietnam, Indonesia for future chip-industry talent: TAIPEI -- As a falling birthrate threatens to shrink Taiwan's pool of high-tech talent ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Technology/Taiwan-bets-on-Vietnam-Indonesia-for-future-chip-industry-talent
Prabowo set to keep Indonesia on Jokowi's growth-focused path: JAKARTA -- Indonesian President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo's growth-focused economic ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Indonesia-election/Prabowo-set-to-keep-Indonesia-on-Jokowi-s-growth-focused-path
Distribution of free rice cookers fails to meet expectations - Economy - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/business/2024/03/26/distribution-of-free-rice-cookers-fails-to-meet-expectations.html
Rising concerns about China lead to tighter ties: Concerns about a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan and tensions between China and the Philippines lead to ...
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/3172/
Gold hits fresh record above $2,200 on rate cut hopes - Markets - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/business/2024/03/21/gold-hits-fresh-record-above-2200-on-rate-cut-hopes.html
'You'll see me on stage in 5 years': Singaporean teen scores K-pop trainee contract after Fifty Fifty audition
asiaone.com/entertainment/youll-see-me-stage-5-years-singaporean-teen-scores-k-pop-trainee-contract-after-fifty-fifty-audition-joye-cai
Rivals Nissan and Honda sign MoU on EV partnership: Japanese auto rivals Nissan Motor and Honda Motor are considering a strategic partnership to collaborate on ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/honda-nissan-sign-mou-comprehensive-ev-cooperation-nhk-reports-2024-03-15/
'Hamanasu' overnight express train gets new life in Thailand | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/ataglance/3031/
Singapore and Indonesia talk of co-hosting big concerts, other events. Are they ready for it?
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/singapore-and-indonesia-talk-of-co-hosting-big-concerts-other-events-are-they-ready-for-it
Indonesia's GoTo sees breakeven in 2024 after first quarterly profit: Indonesia's biggest tech firm GoTo Gojek Tokopedia expects to break even in terms of ...
reuters.com/technology/indonesian-tech-firm-goto-reports-2023-net-revenues-94144-million-filing-shows-2024-03-19/
'Just embarrassing': Kampong Glam bazaar food vendor under fire for 'passive-aggressive' responses to food review
asiaone.com/singapore/just-embarrassing-kampong-glam-bazaar-food-vendor-under-fire-passive-aggressive-responses
Public bath reopens in Anamizu Town: Parts of Anamizu Town in Ishikawa Prefecture have been without running water since the New Year's Day earthquake ...
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/3188/
Indonesia's Anies plans to file complaint over election result in top court: Indonesia's presidential candidate Anies Baswedan said on Wednesday he plans to file ...
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Indonesia dry season to be less severe this year, weather agency says: Indonesia's dry season will be less severe this year compared to 2023 ...
reuters.com/business/environment/indonesia-dry-season-be-less-severe-this-year-weather-agency-says-2024-03-15/
Japan earthquake: Local businesses take steps forward: Reconstruction continues on the Noto Peninsula following the New Year's Day earthquake ...
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/3198/
Waiting for Indonesia’s environment, climate change ministry - Academia - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/opinion/2024/03/22/waiting-for-indonesias-environment-climate-change-ministry.html
Both pilots fall asleep on flight in Indonesia: A plane takes off from Kendari, Indonesia, bound for Jakarta - 153 passengers are on board ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/panorama/indonesien-piloten-eingeschlafen-100.html
Magnitude 6.1 earthquake hits off Indonesia's east coast - News | Khaleej Times: No tsunami potential was recorded, as per reports
khaleejtimes.com/world/asia/magnitude-6-1-earthquake-hits-off-indonesias-east-coast
TOHOKU - Barakan Discovers | NHK WORLD-JAPAN: Almost immediately after the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011, people in the Tohoku region started talking about ...
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/3004649/
Prabowo officially elected as Indonesia's next president, calls for unity: JAKARTA -- Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto has been officially elected as ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Indonesia-election/Prabowo-officially-elected-as-Indonesia-s-next-president-calls-for-unity
Season 7-7 Lamb and Veggie Stir-fry Bento & Tori-ten Bento - BENTO EXPO | NHK WORLD-JAPAN
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Rescue teams searched waters in central Indonesia for 24 fishermen missing since their boat sank at the weekend, with hopes kept alive by the discovery a day ...
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Indonesia's GoTo posts $5.8bn loss in 2023 on TikTok write-down: JAKARTA -- Indonesian superapp provider GoTo on Tuesday said it recorded a net loss of 90 ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Companies/Indonesia-s-GoTo-posts-5.8bn-loss-in-2023-on-TikTok-write-down
Earthquake fears loom large in Istanbul’s mayoral race : The money involved is staggering
economist.com/europe/2024/03/18/earthquake-fears-loom-large-in-istanbuls-mayoral-race
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Linguist trains disaster volunteers to speak from the heart: When disaster strikes, spreading information in multiple languages is vital. But sometimes people ...
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Indonesia furniture makers turn to new markets in face of EU deforestation rule: JAKARTA -- Indonesia is looking to carve out new markets for its furniture and ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relations/Indonesia-furniture-makers-turn-to-new-markets-in-face-of-EU-deforestation-rule
Hot spring bathhouse reopens in Nanao City: A public bathhouse at Wakura Onsen, a hot spring resort in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture ...
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/3186/
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