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Nike shifts jobs to exploit low wages in Indonesia
business Mar 3, 2026, 11:00 AM
Nike shifts jobs to exploit low wages in Indonesia
  • Nike's employment has expanded in low-wage regions of Indonesia, notably Central and West Java.
  • The minimum wage in these areas is significantly below the estimated living wage, raising concerns for workers.
  • The shift towards lower-wage regions poses ethical questions regarding labor practices and workers' rights.
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Tragic fire on cruise ship kills crew member during Singapore voyage
military conflicts Feb 20, 2026, 9:51 AM
Tragic fire on cruise ship kills crew member during Singapore voyage
  • A fire broke out on the World Legacy cruise ship early in the morning of February 20, resulting in one crew member's death and four passengers hospitalized.
  • The Singapore Civil Defence Force extinguished the fire at around 4 a.m., and emergency services were activated to manage the situation.
  • This incident raises serious concerns regarding passenger and crew safety on cruise ships and the effectiveness of emergency response protocols.
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Japan's bus industry turns to Indonesian drivers amid worker shortage
business Feb 13, 2026, 1:53 PM
Japan's bus industry turns to Indonesian drivers amid worker shortage
  • A driving school in Central Java prepares Indonesian students to meet Japan's bus driver shortage by teaching language and traffic rules.
  • Many Indonesian trainees have received job offers from various bus companies in Japan due to their familiarity with Japanese vehicles.
  • This collaboration aims to alleviate Japan's workforce issues while providing employment opportunities for Indonesian drivers.
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Nike claims its factory workers earn a living wage, but workers dispute it
business Jan 30, 2026, 11:25 AM
Nike claims its factory workers earn a living wage, but workers dispute it
  • Interviews with nearly 100 workers revealed most earn around minimum wage instead of the claimed 1.9 times the local minimum wage.
  • Cicih Sukaesih's past activism led to changes in Nike's labor practices, yet many issues persist in the present day.
  • The disparity between Nike's reported figures and workers' accounts indicates ongoing challenges in fair wage practices.
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Oldest cave art discovery challenges European creativity timeline
humanities Jan 21, 2026, 5:00 PM
Oldest cave art discovery challenges European creativity timeline
  • Recent discoveries in Sulawesi indicate the presence of ancient cave art dating back over 67,800 years.
  • The findings challenge the belief that artistic and symbolic expression originated solely in Ice Age Europe.
  • This breakthrough suggests a longer history of creative capability among early humans across different regions.
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Search teams recover body from wreckage of missing Indonesian surveillance plane
military conflicts Jan 18, 2026, 11:58 AM
Search teams recover body from wreckage of missing Indonesian surveillance plane
  • Indonesian authorities have found wreckage of a surveillance aircraft missing in South Sulawesi.
  • The aircraft was transporting three government officials and seven crew members when it lost contact.
  • Rescue operations are ongoing, with one body recovered and search efforts continuing for the others.
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Philippines struggles to manage radioactive zinc containers stranded for months
environment Jan 14, 2026, 4:30 PM
Philippines struggles to manage radioactive zinc containers stranded for months
  • 23 containers of radioactive zinc were stranded in Manila Bay after being rejected by Indonesian authorities due to traces of radioactive Caesium-137.
  • The containers were brought ashore on January 11 and are awaiting a medium-term solution for storage, possibly at the Subic Bay military facility.
  • The Philippine Nuclear Research Institute assures that radiation levels are low, but concerns over contamination continue to prompt discussions about safety and health risks.
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Fernando Martin dies in tragic boat accident in Indonesia
military conflicts Dec 28, 2025, 9:04 PM
Fernando Martin dies in tragic boat accident in Indonesia
  • A tourist boat carrying 11 people sank in Indonesian waters on December 26, 2025.
  • Rescue operations led to the recovery of some survivors, including Martin's wife and one daughter, but several family members remained missing.
  • The search continues as the football community mourns the tragic loss of Fernando Martin and his children.
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