Indonesia
News about Indonesia, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
Chronology of Coverage
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May. 8, 2014
Indonesian woman who was gang-raped by men who accused her of having extramarital sex may be caned publicly for violating Islamic law. MORE -
May. 4, 2014
Case of Alexander Aan, who was imprisoned in Indonesia for over 19 months after posting atheist commentaries online, is part of a rise in persecution connected to freedom of religion in the country in recent years. MORE -
Apr. 13, 2014
Serge Schmemann Quick History column reflects on elections in Afghanistan, India and Indonesia, as well as Microsoft's decision to discontinue support for Windows XP operating system. MORE -
Apr. 10, 2014
Indonesia’s largest opposition party, out of power for 10 years, is leading unofficial vote tallies in national legislative elections, outcome of which will determine final candidates for highly anticipated presidential election. MORE -
Apr. 8, 2014
Memo From Indonesia; polls and analysts suggest ahead of Indonesia's national legislative elections that Islamic-based parties are poised for what could be their worst showing since Indonesia's democratic era began in 1999; slide in popularity appears to be worsening despite studies showing that Indonesians are becoming more pious. MORE
General Information on Indonesia
Official Name: Republic of Indonesia
Capital: Jakarta (Current local time)
Government Type: Republic
Population: 234.69 million
Area: 736,000 square miles; about three times the size of Texas
Languages: Bahasa Indonesia (official) English, Dutch, local dialects (the most widely spoken of which is Javanese)
Literacy: Total Population: [90%] Male: [94%]; Female: [87%]
Year of Independence: 1945
Web site: Indonesia.go.id
Capital: Jakarta (Current local time)
Government Type: Republic
Population: 234.69 million
Area: 736,000 square miles; about three times the size of Texas
Languages: Bahasa Indonesia (official) English, Dutch, local dialects (the most widely spoken of which is Javanese)
Literacy: Total Population: [90%] Male: [94%]; Female: [87%]
Year of Independence: 1945
Web site: Indonesia.go.id
Articles
Indonesia’s Maverick Performance Artist
In a country where
classical and traditional dance dominate the culture scene, Melati
Suryodarmo has become an unlikely international star.
June 13, 2014, Friday
MORE ON INDONESIA AND: Art
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Harper's Bazaar
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Performance Art
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Indonesia
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Java (Indonesia)
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YouTube.com
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Abramovic, Marina
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Dancing
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Suharto
Twitter's Growth Shifts to Developing Countries
Twitter’s growth is
sizzling in countries like Indonesia and India. But it is slowing down
in the United States and Europe, where the company makes most of its
revenue.
May 27, 2014, Tuesday
MORE ON INDONESIA AND: United States
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Indonesia
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Twitter
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eMarketer Inc
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Social Media
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Online Advertising
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Initial Public Offerings
IESE of Spain Announces Plans for a Munich Campus
The Spanish business school said the new campus in Germany would be open by the end of the year.
May 26, 2014, Monday
BlackBerry’s Partnership With Foxconn Signals Shifting Priorities
The company’s deal in
Indonesia with the parts manufacturer could aid its plan to focus on
services and software rather than phones, analysts say.
May 19, 2014, Monday
MORE ON INDONESIA AND: Indonesia
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BlackBerry
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BlackBerry (Handheld Device)
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Foxconn Technology
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Smartphones
Indonesian Graffiti Artist Moves Beyond City Walls
Darbotz, who has been tagging buildings in Jakarta since 1997, will display his sculpture at Art Basel in Hong Kong.
May 16, 2014, Friday
BlackBerry Unveils Low-Cost Smartphone With Indonesia in Mind
The company plans to bring its new Z3 to emerging markets in Asia and South America, while trying to restore the brand’s cachet.
May 14, 2014, Wednesday
1914: Lillian Nordica Succumbs to Pneumonia
The New York Herald remembers the opera singer Lillian Nordica who passed away in 1914.
May 10, 2014, Saturday
Indonesia: Shariah Official Urges That Gang-Rape Victim Be Caned
An Indonesian woman who was
gang-raped by men who accused her of having extramarital sex may be
caned publicly for violating Islamic law, an official said Wednesday.
May 8, 2014, Thursday
MORE ON INDONESIA AND: Aceh Province (Indonesia)
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Shariah (Islamic Law)
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Indonesia
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Muslims and Islam
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Sex Crimes
Indonesia’s Economy Grows at Slower Pace
Momentum was cooled by an
export ban on minerals and by aggressive interest rate increases to rein
in a large current-account gap.
May 6, 2014, Tuesday
MORE ON INDONESIA AND: Economic Conditions and Trends
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Indonesia
Embrace of Atheism Put an Indonesian in Prison
The case of Alexander Aan,
who was imprisoned after posting commentaries online, is part of a rise
in persecution connected to freedom of religion in Indonesia in recent
years.
May 4, 2014, Sunday
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Multimedia
Indonesia: A Delicate Balance
The Times's Calvin Sims reports on the changing nature of Islam in the vast archipelago.
Indonesia: A Muslim Democracy in Formation
A look inside the spatial and religious landscape of the world’s fourth-largest nation.
Multimedia
Nigeria's troubled road to prosperity
Huge potential, huge challenges. As one of
the ‘MINTs’ — the new kids on the economic block — Nigeria is trying to
map a path for the future whilst confronting insurgency, and corruption.
Times Minute | Indonesia's Zoo of Death
Petitioners want a zoo in Indonesia closed.
Also on the Minute, following Ukraine's money trail and e-cigarette use
among teenagers.
Times Minute | Senate Showdown
Also on the Minute, the fragile state of Asia's emerging markets and the comedian Sid Caesar dies at 91.
Picking Through a Volcano’s Destruction
Villagers rushed to clear rubble from a major eruption in Mount Sinabung, Indonesia.
Pictures from The Week in Business
Latvia adopts the euro, small-scale gold
mining in Indonesia poses risks and and the expansion of the Panama
Canal may be halted.
Pictures From the Week in Business
More trouble hit JPMorgan Chase, a possible
I.P.O. loomed for the Empire State Building, and the Fed stunned the
economic world by delaying its plan to ease its stimulus efforts.
Training for Mass Production
A national training center for seamstresses in Indonesia helps produce thousands of highly trained workers for the country.
China Still Dominates, but Some Manufacturers Look Elsewhere
While China maintains its overwhelming
dominance in manufacturing, multinational companies are looking for ways
to limit their reliance on factories there. A look at Asia’s economic
output and growth.
Territorial Claims in South China Sea
Six countries claim conflicting territorial
rights in the South China Sea, a region rich in oil, gas, fishing and
mineral resources.
Territorial Claims in South China Sea
Six countries claim conflicting territorial
rights in the South China Sea, a region rich in oil, gas, fishing and
mineral resources.
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Letter
Tiananmen, Then and Now
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Chinese Shoppers Change Hong Kong Border Area
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Campaign to Crack Down on Fringe Sects in China Worries Mainstream Churches
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Hong Kong Media Worries Over China’s Reach as Ads Disappear
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China to Prosecute Pu Zhiqiang for Activism
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Chia Powder Is Linked to Salmonella
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Concerns on Mad Cow Lead to Recall
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F.D.A. Issues Clarification, but Cheese Makers Are Wary
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New Safety Standards Set for Baby Food
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F.D.A. Rule May Alter Cheese-Aging Process
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