In the latest Asia Top 100 University List - which is based on the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) University Ranking 2016 - the University of Indonesia (UI) rose 12 spots to settle at 67th place. The top three universities remained unchanged with the National University of Singapore at the top of the list, followed by the University of Hong Kong and Nanyang Technological University. With Hong Kong taking up four spots inside the top 10, while China, Singapore and South Korea take two spots, each, to complete the top 10 it is clear which countries dominate Asia in terms of best university education centers.

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In its most recent report regarding Indonesia's economy, the World Bank states that high logistic costs form a serious impediment to the country's economic growth. The report, titled Annual Logistics Report, is compiled by Bandung Institute of Technology’s Research Center for Logistics and Supply Chains, the Indonesian Logistics Association (ALI), the STC Group, Panteia Research Institute, and the World Bank Indonesia Office. The report provides an analysis and overview of the progress made in tackling the problem of logistics in Indonesia.

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Late on Tuesday evening (13/08), the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) arrested Rudi Rubiandini, head of the Upstream Oil and Gas regulatory special task force (SKK Migas) for allegedly accepting bribes amounting to USD $400,000 from Kernel Oil Pte Ltd, which is headquartered in Singapore. Four other people were also arrested in connection with this case. Rubiandini is currently being questioned by the KPK. The institution has one day to determine Rubiandini's legal status.

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