Smartfren and Axiata Merge to Create Indonesia's Third-Largest Mobile Carrier
Indonesia's Smartfren Telecom and Malaysia's Axiata Group will merge their Indonesian operations to create XLSmart Telecom Sejahtera, a combined entity with 94 million subscribers and a value of $6.5 billion, aiming to compete with larger rivals.
Smartfren and Axiata Merge to Create Indonesia's Third-Largest Mobile Carrier
Indonesia's Smartfren Telecom and Malaysia's Axiata Group will merge their Indonesian operations to create XLSmart Telecom Sejahtera, a combined entity with 94 million subscribers and a value of $6.5 billion, aiming to compete with larger rivals.
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48% Bias Score
"Norilsk Nickel Predicts 150,000-Ton Nickel Surplus in 2024-2025"
"Norilsk Nickel forecasts a 150,000-ton surplus of high-grade nickel in 2024-2025 due to increased Indonesian production and Chinese cathode nickel output, impacting 40% of producers' profitability."
"Norilsk Nickel Predicts 150,000-Ton Nickel Surplus in 2024-2025"
"Norilsk Nickel forecasts a 150,000-ton surplus of high-grade nickel in 2024-2025 due to increased Indonesian production and Chinese cathode nickel output, impacting 40% of producers' profitability."
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36% Bias Score
South Korea Opposition to Push for Yoon Impeachment Vote
South Korea's Democratic Party will attempt to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol again this Saturday, submitting a new motion on Thursday, escalating political tensions.
South Korea Opposition to Push for Yoon Impeachment Vote
South Korea's Democratic Party will attempt to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol again this Saturday, submitting a new motion on Thursday, escalating political tensions.
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8% Bias Score
Philippines Agrees to Prisoner Transfer, Setting Precedent for Bali Nine
Indonesia announced the Philippines has agreed to a prisoner transfer proposal, potentially setting a precedent for the return of the remaining Bali Nine members to Australia before Christmas, following a similar proposal made to Australia, and the transfer of death row inmate Mary Jane Veloso to th...
Philippines Agrees to Prisoner Transfer, Setting Precedent for Bali Nine
Indonesia announced the Philippines has agreed to a prisoner transfer proposal, potentially setting a precedent for the return of the remaining Bali Nine members to Australia before Christmas, following a similar proposal made to Australia, and the transfer of death row inmate Mary Jane Veloso to th...
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40% Bias Score
Adaro Andalan Indonesia's IPO Raises $271 Million Amidst High Coal Demand
Adaro Andalan Indonesia, a coal mining company backed by Indonesian billionaire Garibaldi Thohir, raised $271 million in its IPO, seeing its shares surge 20% on its trading debut on the Jakarta Stock Exchange on Thursday, driven by high demand for thermal coal in Asia and plans to diversify into ren...
Adaro Andalan Indonesia's IPO Raises $271 Million Amidst High Coal Demand
Adaro Andalan Indonesia, a coal mining company backed by Indonesian billionaire Garibaldi Thohir, raised $271 million in its IPO, seeing its shares surge 20% on its trading debut on the Jakarta Stock Exchange on Thursday, driven by high demand for thermal coal in Asia and plans to diversify into ren...
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44% Bias Score
Geothermal Energy Potential Remains Untapped in Indonesia and the Philippines
Indonesia and the Philippines, despite possessing vast untapped geothermal energy reserves and aiming for energy transitions, face financial, regulatory, and community challenges, hindering the development of this clean energy source.
Geothermal Energy Potential Remains Untapped in Indonesia and the Philippines
Indonesia and the Philippines, despite possessing vast untapped geothermal energy reserves and aiming for energy transitions, face financial, regulatory, and community challenges, hindering the development of this clean energy source.
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24% Bias Score
TimIndonesia: Social Media Campaign Drives Indonesian Waste Management Reform
Oliver Gilpin founded TimIndonesia, a social media campaign tackling Indonesia's waste problem, achieving over 10,000 sign-ups and commitments from political figures to improve waste management solutions, after witnessing widespread plastic burning fueled by a lack of waste management impacting 48% ...
TimIndonesia: Social Media Campaign Drives Indonesian Waste Management Reform
Oliver Gilpin founded TimIndonesia, a social media campaign tackling Indonesia's waste problem, achieving over 10,000 sign-ups and commitments from political figures to improve waste management solutions, after witnessing widespread plastic burning fueled by a lack of waste management impacting 48% ...
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40% Bias Score
Bali Nine: Five Imprisoned Australians Face Potential Repatriation
Nine Australians were arrested in 2005 for attempting to smuggle 8.3kg of heroin from Indonesia; two were executed, one died in prison, one had their sentence commuted, and five may soon be repatriated to Australia after almost two decades of imprisonment.
Bali Nine: Five Imprisoned Australians Face Potential Repatriation
Nine Australians were arrested in 2005 for attempting to smuggle 8.3kg of heroin from Indonesia; two were executed, one died in prison, one had their sentence commuted, and five may soon be repatriated to Australia after almost two decades of imprisonment.
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48% Bias Score
Indonesia Proposes Transfer of Five Bali Nine Members to Australia
Indonesia has submitted a draft proposal to transfer five Bali Nine members to Australia, contingent on conditions including a ban on their return to Indonesia and respect for the Indonesian court's decision, shifting responsibility for their fate to the Australian government.
Indonesia Proposes Transfer of Five Bali Nine Members to Australia
Indonesia has submitted a draft proposal to transfer five Bali Nine members to Australia, contingent on conditions including a ban on their return to Indonesia and respect for the Indonesian court's decision, shifting responsibility for their fate to the Australian government.
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36% Bias Score
Exploitation of Female Garment Workers in Indonesia
Indonesia's garment industry, supplying major brands, faces widespread exploitation of its predominantly female workforce, with workers enduring unrealistic targets, forgoing breaks, and carrying dual burdens of work and family care, leading to significant physical and mental health impacts and high...
Exploitation of Female Garment Workers in Indonesia
Indonesia's garment industry, supplying major brands, faces widespread exploitation of its predominantly female workforce, with workers enduring unrealistic targets, forgoing breaks, and carrying dual burdens of work and family care, leading to significant physical and mental health impacts and high...
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24% Bias Score
Australian Economy Shows Tentative Growth, but Sustainability Concerns Remain
Australia's economy is showing tentative signs of recovery, with projected growth of 0.3 percent in September, driven by government spending; however, this is deemed unsustainable by the opposition, who highlight the impact on small businesses and falling disposable incomes.
Australian Economy Shows Tentative Growth, but Sustainability Concerns Remain
Australia's economy is showing tentative signs of recovery, with projected growth of 0.3 percent in September, driven by government spending; however, this is deemed unsustainable by the opposition, who highlight the impact on small businesses and falling disposable incomes.
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52% Bias Score
Geothermal Energy Underutilized in Indonesia and the Philippines Due to Financial, Regulatory, and Community Barriers
Indonesia and the Philippines, possessing substantial untapped geothermal energy reserves, face financial, regulatory, and community challenges hindering development, despite the technology offering a clean, continuous energy source; Indonesia uses less than 10% of its reserves, while the Philippine...
Geothermal Energy Underutilized in Indonesia and the Philippines Due to Financial, Regulatory, and Community Barriers
Indonesia and the Philippines, possessing substantial untapped geothermal energy reserves, face financial, regulatory, and community challenges hindering development, despite the technology offering a clean, continuous energy source; Indonesia uses less than 10% of its reserves, while the Philippine...
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24% Bias Score