Quickly adapting to the EUDR requirements and embracing sustainable practices not only opens up greater access to the EU market but also presents an opportunity for Indonesian companies to position themselves as global leaders in sustainable commodity production

Despite the commercial benefits, mergers may result in increased market concentration that could harm competitors, consumers and the public. 

The upcoming World Health Assembly in late May presents an unprecedented opportunity for governments to come together, hash out their differences and create a responsive, just and equitable global health framework built upon the collective and individual lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Unlike the stances they took during the Six-Day War, these three countries should either individually or jointly condemn the prolonged war in Gaza.

Israel's current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been in power for 16 years, thanks to the Jewish nation's fractious parliamentary system.

The belated controversy over the entertainment tax rates show that the central government, in particular the financial and home ministries, must take an active role in building the capacities of regional administrations to draft implementing regulations that involve meaningful public participation.

The government has again been resorting to curbing imports in a bid to manage the current account balance, but this policy has not had a significantly positive impact on either the trade balance or manufacturing growth; rather, studies show it can have the opposite effect and eventually reduce exports.

“If only” isn’t a good basis for designing foreign policy, but ASEAN and China both need to look beyond the current tensions in the South China Sea at the bigger, far-reaching picture of the region’s future to decide if they want peace and if so, how they’re going to get there, together.

While the president-elect's free lunch program is nothing new in the world, to work in Indonesia, it must be customized to meet local conditions and needs to address urgent issues like malnutrition and childhood stunting, as well as raise awareness about early childhood care and education.

The current negotiations for an ambitious, mutually beneficial new trade deal with Indonesia, similar to the ones already successfully concluded and implemented with Singapore and Vietnam, should be agreed before the end of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s term. 

ASEAN has one of the largest digitally enabled populations in the world, with an internet penetration rate of more than 75 percent among its 670 million people. 

The materialistic, consumerist "feasting" that the Idul Fitri celebration has devolved into has its roots in a "tradition" that dates back to a time before the republic existed, and points to the prevalence of the inequality that has existed between Java and non-Java regions, cities and villages.

The obligatory nature of zakat implies that poverty alleviation policies should also be mandatory and should not merely follow the whims of those in power. 

When educators align their teachings intending to foster empathy and social responsibility, they craft experiences that transcend academia, contributing to students' holistic development.

The success of Indonesia’s digital economy should be measured not just by the number of unicorn companies, but also by how digitalization improves productivity and worker well-being across sectors.

As the nation’s main staple food, rice is a hot political potato, and the government always sides with consumers rather than our farmers.

Fake websites offering incredibly cheap tickets or travel packages for mudik or other large-scale promotions are commonly shared via WhatsApp chats or emails. 

When human rights abuses take place at sea, Indonesian migrant fishers are left with little to no access to communication to report their plights. 

In the worst-case scenario, if the pressure against the rupiah continues to persist, the BI can stretch $12 billion of the forex reserves over the course of the year to maintain the rupiah at the level of 15,700. 

Amid the ongoing Palestinian-Israeli conflict, the US navigates a precarious moral and reputational landscape. 

The right fintech innovation should provide opportunities for both MSMEs and investors to grow while contributing to a nation's economic growth. 

As the Indonesia Navy considers its options for expanding its submarine fleet in view of potential purchases from either France or Germany, it needs to consider issues related to training, maintenance and interoperability as well as costs, not least safety costs regarding our sailors.

Technology has proven an invaluable tool in teacher training programs, especially since its increased use during COVID-19, but today's challenges include access, approach and format, as well as implementation quality.

The 10th WWF is a platform for Indonesia to lead hydro-diplomacy discussions, build alliances and mobilize support and investment for sustainable water resource management projects.

Humanitarian aid must be sent to Gaza to save its oppressed people from starvation and famine before the end of the holy month of Ramadan. 

The erosion of the sacredness of nature stems from a worldview that places humans at the pinnacle of creation, often interpreting this as granting humans power over nature. 

Venture capital firms in Indonesia play a key role in developing innovation and MSMEs. 

What makes Imamoglu different from other opposition politicians is his ability to appeal to both secularists and Islamic conservatives. 

While ASEAN has legitimate concerns about many global issues, its primary interests should be peace, stability and security in Southeast Asia.

ASEAN nations have some of the grimmest records in terms of defending environmental human rights defenders, only second to Latin America.