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Tempo

Tempo is an Indonesian news organization known for its weekly magazine and investigative journalism, with this English edition serving international readers. It covers Indonesian politics, business, and social issues and has a reputation for independent, in-depth reporting. Tempo is among the country's most respected news outlets.

Tempo at a glance

Country
Indonesia
Kind of outlet
News magazine
Editorial leaning
Centrist
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How Crosswire groups Tempo

Crosswire groups Tempo as Centrist for comparisons within Indonesia's directory. Center includes both centrist outlets and outlets for which the directory has no confident classification. It is not evidence that this outlet is neutral or more accurate.

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Where Tempo sits in Indonesia's press

Tempo is one of 6 outlets tracked in Indonesia and the only news magazine tracked there. By outlets tracked, Indonesia ranks ninth of the 33 countries on Crosswire's Asia hub, which lists 169 outlets in all.

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