Economically disadvantaged women who are unable to bear expensive childcare are forced to opt out of the labor market in order to fulfill their household obligations.

China’s economic growth will slow down to 4.6 percent in 2024, and then to 4.2 percent in 2025, meaning China can no longer be expected to be the main driver of Indonesia’s export growth.

Without any intervention, the aviation industry is estimated to triple CO2 emissions by 2060 compared to pre-pandemic levels.

Indonesia will always require international trade diversification, both in partners and products, to reduce the risk of economic vulnerability and supply chain disruption due to global uncertainties.

Despite its profound impact, menopause is surprisingly neglected in medical education here and abroad.

The potential expansion of broadcasting regulations to the digital world could further restrict content while the ITE Law provides a legal framework for those seeking to silence critical voices.

Fraudsters and scammers tend to use real-time payment for their operations since it is done immediately and irreversibly.

By developing health-related bonds or investment projects, the Pandemic Fund can attract private capital and ensure a steady flow of resources.

In Indonesia, which as a Muslim-majority nation naturally stands strongly in support of Palestinian rights and freedoms, there is a tendency to conflate Jewish people and Israelis with the Israeli government.

The fourth amendment to the 2003 Constitutional Court Law is about to be added to the growing list of bills that, despite much public backlash, are to be passed into law under the administration of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo. The proposed amendments will likely chip away at the judiciary’s independence and thus leave it vulnerable to political influences.

Without responsible AI and AI governance, organizations won’t be able to adopt AI at scale.

A paradigm shift in medical education is necessary to prepare future health professionals for the post-pandemic reality, one that incorporates a holistic, cross-learning approach.

As an archipelagic state, Indonesia needs to take a direct lead in protecting marine areas in the high seas by ratifying the United Nation’s BBNJ Agreement and incorporating its management as part of its Vision 2045.

Deployed across an entire region, AI-enabled wearables provide healthcare policymakers with almost real-time information about the health status of the region.

In the geopolitical context, Chinese dominance over Indonesia’s nickel mining and processing facilities has raised eyebrows among Western countries, particularly the US and its allies.

Excessive exploitation of water resources may improve prosperity and fair accessibility for some people, but it violates the principle of sustainability.

Traffic congestion and air pollution plaguing Jakarta and other cities directly clash with the pursuit of a flourishing and sustainable tomorrow.

Through the innovative use of hydram pump technology and extensive collaboration, the Army continues to combat water scarcity in Indonesia.

Merging the WWF and the PWF into a single entity would encompass the breadth of water governance and set a precedence for a democratic process that respects and incorporates diverse perspectives, especially grassroots movements and underrepresented communities.

Seeing China's response to the assertive inauguration speech of Taiwan's new president, maintaining the status quo seems the best option, at least for now.

Refugees do not choose to leave their homes; they are compelled to flee persecution, violence and conflict, often rooted in religious or ideological tensions.

ASEAN is often seen as hesitant to tackle sensitive issues like refugees and forced migration, particularly given Myanmar’s membership in the 10-country bloc.

The House of Representatives plans to accelerate the law-making process of several controversial bills during the lame-duck period before its term ends on Oct. 1. The politicians are intent on revising specifically the Broadcasting Law, the Constitutional Court Law, State Ministries Law and Indonesian Military (TNI) Law that would help them consolidate their power, unfortunately at the expense of democracy, before the Oct. 20 succession of administration.

The alarming fact is that 59 percent of NPLs come from debtors under 34 years old, with a nearly fourfold annual increase in NPLs from individuals under 19 years old.

There have been numerous CCS projects initiated worldwide, yet after more than five decades, studies suggest that these ventures are more prone to failure than success.

Armed with the world's largest reserves of key EV minerals and an array of incentive programs, Indonesia is well-equipped to replicate China’s success story of transportation electrification.

While the government has allocated significant resources in the state budget, additional funding sources are needed to achieve long-term water security.