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Learning from the Chilean paradox: Protecting Indonesia’s middle class

While Indonesia's macroeconomic growth may appear reassuring on paper, it would do well to take a close look at the country's current trajectory in parallel with Chile's experience since 2019 to avoid creating an increasingly fragile middle class.

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Analysis: Jakarta turns to Indonesia's first municipal bond

In a landmark move for Indonesia's local government financing, the Jakarta provincial administration is set to issue a Rp 3.5 trillion (US$193.66 million) municipal bond. The province plans to tap the capital market directly after regional transfers from the central government were reduced by Rp 15 trillion, falling from Rp 27.5 trillion in 2025 to just Rp 11 trillion in 2026. The sharp decline has created significant fiscal pressure on the province and prompted the search for alternative sources of funding.

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A health worker conducts an antigen test for COVID-19 for students on June 9, 2022, at a junior high school in Surabaya, East Java.

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What Indonesia can learn from Thailand’s disease tracking

Thailand’s integrated approach has successfully strengthened the country’s preparedness for future public health emergencies, something Indonesia should learn from to broaden its public health access.

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President Prabowo Subianto (right) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi clasp hands on July 8 as they visit the Prambanan Temple Compounds, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Sleman, Yogyakarta.

India-Indonesia: Glorious past, promising future

With similar developmental challenges, closer cooperation and exchange of expertise can significantly accelerate bilateral progress

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Residents carry buckets of water collected from a natural spring in Gunung Putri village, Situbondo regency, East Java, on June 20, 2026. Villagers say they have struggled to access clean water for drinking and daily needs over the past month, forcing them to walk about one kilometer to the spring.

A decade of water progress, but the world must move faster

The world community has the solutions and the funding to solve the global water crisis—now we just need the political will to deploy them before time runs out.

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A healthcare worker from the Nosarara community health center (Puskesmas) administers a measles vaccine to a child at the Melati integrated health services post (Posyandu) in Palupi village, Palu, Central Sulawesi, on April 2, 2026.

The purpose of development cooperation is to be unnecessary

Instead of simply asking how development cooperation should be financed, OECD governments should be asking what it should achieve.

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Journalists photograph gold and cash displayed as evidence during a news conference on July 10 at the Jakarta Police headquarters. Police said investigators are continuing to examine evidence collected during searches at 13 locations as part of a joint investigation into three alleged cases involving corruption, bribery, gratuities and money laundering.

Why Indonesia’s revolving door of corruption keeps spinning

Indonesia’s economy can no longer rely on cheap labor and raw resources. If the country wants to compete globally, it must finally jam the corrupt "revolving door" that trades public office for private profit.

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Commander of the Royal Netherlands Navy Vice Adm. Harold Liebergs.

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International cooperation key in facing emerging naval threats: Dutch Navy commander

Deputy Creative Economy Minister Irene Umar gestures during an interview with The Jakarta Post at the ministry office in Autograph Tower, Thamrin Nine, Central Jakarta, on May 7, 2026.

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Creative economy needs stronger inter-ministerial ties: Deputy minister

Trade Minister, Budi Santoso gestures while speaking during a special interview with The Jakarta Post on April 22 at the Ministry Of Trade office in Jakarta.

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RI seeks new suppliers, export markets as tensions mount: Trade minister

Chinese Ambassador to Indonesia Wang Lutong

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‘China, Indonesia must continue upholding international fairness and justice’

German Ambassador to Indonesia, Timor-Leste and ASEAN Ralf Beste speaks on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, during the submission of his credentials as Ambassador to ASEAN to Secretary-General Dr. Kao Him Hourn.

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In turbulent times, shared interest can bridge value gaps: German envoy

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung gestures while speaking about his first year in office and developing the megalopolis on Jan. 20, 2026, during an interview with 'The Jakarta Post' at City Hall in Gambir, Central Jakarta.

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Jakartans must embrace global city status: Governor Pramono

Yahya Cholil Staquf, chairman of Indonesia's largest Muslim organization Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), speaks during an interview on Jan. 29, 2026 with The Jakarta Post in Central Jakarta.

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NU must transform to navigate uncertain world order: Chairman Yahya

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Insight: The strategic role of PT SMI in fiscal policy and economic expansion

Indonesia’s future economic growth will not be determined solely by the size of government spending, but also by how effectively development financing is managed.

5 months ago

Insight: Rethinking work: Driving sustainable growth in the digital age

The digital age has redefined how we live, communicate and work, but perhaps nowhere is this shift more critical than in the field of medicine and public health. As healthcare systems integrate digital technologies, the traditional roles of medical professionals are being reshaped.

1 year ago

Insight: Innovations in managing and developing human capital

Over the past few years, the role of human resources (HR) has expanded far beyond administrative tasks. HR professionals today are expected to drive innovation, enhance the employee experience and align people strategies with business goals. With the help of technology, these responsibilities have become more manageable, and in many ways, more impactful.

1 year ago

Insight: AI and Efficiency: Sacrifices The Next Generation

Introduction: From One Disruption to Another

1 year ago

Insight: Securing a healthier future: The importance of Indonesia's plasma fractionation facility

The global health crisis brought on by COVID-19 tested healthcare systems worldwide, and Indonesia was no exception. As one of the world’s most populous nations, the nation faced immense challenges yet demonstrated resilience and adaptability in navigating the pandemic.

1 year ago