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Keeping it free and active
As Washington pushes allies to gang up on Beijing, Indonesia must resist the pressure and stay true to its non-aligned roots, or risk becoming the mouse deer crushed between two fighting elephants.
23 minutes ago
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Why oil importers are learning to live with longer trade routes
Energy trade routes that optimize distance and costs may no longer be suitable for the fractured and fractious modern world, especially for major importers.
18 hours ago
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What a record‑shattering El Niño means for the world’s weather
This year's El Nino is forecast to be the strongest ever, compounding the effects of climate change, and it may just catalyze the world into finally abandoning fossil fuels.
19 hours agoThe Latest
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From Vladivostok to Gunungkidul: Indonesia must export skills, not just workers
If Indonesia wants its global diplomacy to truly pay off, it must stop sending cheap labor into the shadows and start exporting certified talent the world will actually invest in.
20 hours ago
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Asia's natural disasters must not become financial crises
Physical hazards can quickly morph into macroeconomic shocks.
21 hours ago
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Sowing division: When the state pits citizens against citizens
When a government outsources repression to street militias, it isn't preserving order; it is waging a reckless, authoritarian war against its own people.
22 hours ago
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What SBY and Jokowi can teach Prabowo about regaining public trust
History proves political recovery is entirely possible. SBY and Jokowi successfully restored their approval ratings above 50 percent. Not only did they improve their numbers, both went on win re-election.
23 hours ago
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Analysis: Oil and gas reform accelerates, but will it boost production?
The revision to the Oil and Gas (Migas) Law is now being pushed through the House of Representatives at unusual speed, with lawmakers targeting completion by mid-October 2026 and hoping to conclude deliberations before the current sitting period ends. The pace is notable because the Migas Law revision was not originally included in this year’s national legislation program (Prolegnas), despite years of delays.
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- Eight airports remain shut on Monday due to volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau
- Barelang Police, Japanese diplomat hold meeting on Batam security
- Jakarta international airport extends closure after Anak Krakatau eruption
- Anak Krakatau eruption grounds flights, blankets vast region
- Soekarno-Hatta airport suspends operations after volcanic eruption
- Navy intercepts eight Indonesians, eight Bangladeshis arriving from Malaysia
- Breaking the vicious cycle of forest fires and haze
- Malaysia must not breathe Indonesia’s governance failure
- Indonesia vows to work with ASEAN members on haze
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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.
7 months ago
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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
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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
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Insight: AI and Efficiency: Sacrifices The Next Generation
Introduction: From One Disruption to Another
1 year ago
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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.
1 year ago
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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).
2 years ago
