Fire of fury: People take part in a protest in Bandung, West Java, on Aug. 29, 2025, following the death of an ojol (online motorcycle transportation) driver who was run over by an armored Brimob (Mobile Brigade Corps) vehicle the night before. `

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Behind the state’s narrative of manufactured chaos lies an undeniable reality: an overburdened public rising up to demand economic fairness, accountability and genuine justice.

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Stopping the corrupt revolving door from within

To truly stop corruption, Indonesia must look beyond prosecuting rogue individuals and install unbreakable internal controls where the revolving door starts spinning.

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Analysis: Ex-top prosecutor's exit strategy feels like political theatre

The legal saga surrounding former assistant attorney general for special crimes (Jampidsus) Febrie Adriansyah has entered yet another chapter. What began as one of Indonesia's highest-profile money laundering investigations has increasingly evolved into a politically charged legal battle, with the former senior prosecutor now appearing to pursue an exit strategy through the courts.

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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi appears on a screen to deliver a speech remotely as other leaders attend the 22nd ASEAN - India Summit during the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur on Oct. 26, 2025.

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Connecting India and ASEAN's digital economy agreement

As ASEAN rewrites the rules of Southeast Asia’s digital economy with the DEFA, India must launch a dedicated two-track strategy to integrate cross-border tech and trade without compromising its regulatory sovereignty.

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China Shock 2.0 reshuffles winners and losers

China is trying to export its way out of a domestic slump, unleashing what many Western governments call a second "China shock." While this strategy is triggering trade fights abroad, it's also producing a new set of potential beneficiaries at home.

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Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto delivers his annual state of nation address in front of members of the legislature, ahead of the country's 81st Independence Day anniversary, on Aug. 14 in Jakarta.

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A well-intentioned budget

Facing tumbling approval ratings and economic pushback, President Prabowo Subianto pivots to fiscal discipline in his latest budget—but delivering on his ambitious promises will be the real test.

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A passenger train runs on an elevated track in Jakarta's central business district on Aug. 5, 2025.

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Analysis: RI’s 5.29 percent growth tests sustainability of fiscal expansion

Statistics Indonesia (BPS) announced that Indonesia’s economy expanded 5.29 percent year-on-year (yoy) in the second quarter of 2026, marking notable growth above the 5 percent threshold amid continued global uncertainty and geopolitical tensions. The figure also improved from 5.12 percent in the same quarter last year, suggesting that President Prabowo Subianto’s increasingly expansionary fiscal policies have helped sustain domestic economic activity even as global trade growth weakens. However, the stronger growth also comes as the government ramps up spending on its flagship programs, raising questions about the fiscal cost of sustaining this momentum.

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The decoration for the 20th anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami stands in front of the main minaret of the Baiturrahman Mosque in Banda Aceh, Aceh on Dec. 25, 2024, the eve of the disaster's anniversary.

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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.

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Insight: Understanding sovereign wealth funds and their application in Indonesia

Toward the end of 2020, amid a world grappling with unprecedented challenges, Indonesia took a bold step in securing its economic future: establishing its first sovereign wealth fund (SWF), the Indonesia Investment Authority (INA).

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