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1 week agoAs the dust settles from the election, international partners, especially in the Indo-Pacific, are watching closely, with particular attention from Indonesia. ...
1 week agoGovernments should look to adapting multilateral policy frameworks, including IP protections, environmental standards and investment screening policies, to embrace the strategic shift happening in the semiconductor supply chain due to geopolitical developments as well as technological advances. ...
1 week agoQurban teaches that sacrifice is not a loss but a spiritual and social investment for the common good.
1 week agoEnding plastic pollution is clearly a human health, planetary health, economic health and business health imperative.
1 week agoThe waste crisis in Bandung, like that in many growing cities, is a complex issue rooted in infrastructure gaps, behavioral norms and policy inertia.
1 week agoWithout a well-structured and precisely delivered package, the stimulus risks offering only a short-term boost.
1 week agoWe are witnessing the normalization of both emergency governance and militarization, which are fundamentally at odds with democratic accountability and meritocracy.
1 week agoAmid the global shocks and turmoil of today, Indonesia and Australia have signaled a shift in their relationship to one based on democratic values, trust and trade, heralding a true partnership between equals with the potential to bring stability to the Indo-Pacific.
1 week agoIf China is to achieve its growth target for 2025, things must change.
1 week agoWashington must avoid imposing its technology standards or demanding that ASEAN countries exclusively align with the US.
1 week agoDespite the rapid spread of the digital economy, the ASEAN legal and regulatory frameworks are still stuck in a pre-digital past.
1 week agoWith smarter coordination, Sekolah Rakyat can shine as a model of equity.
1 week agoAs the largest economy in Southeast Asia and de-facto leader of ASEAN, do we stand to benefit from a more prosperous ASEAN?
2 weeks agoA recent report exposing the growing violence targeting woman parliamentarians in Southeast Asia serves as a clarion call to create a regional protection initiative for lawmakers at risk, as well as facilitate their inclusion and empower their voices toward gender equality in politics: a fundamental principle of democracy.
2 weeks agoIn today's rapidly shifting geo-economic landscape, ASEAN needs to take the lead by convening a leaders' summit of RCEP member countries to upgrade the agreement toward fully realizing its potential in upholding multilateralism via a collective front.
2 weeks agoThe US may finally be nearing meaningful crypto regulation amid shifting politics and global pressure.
2 weeks agoWhile Indonesia has segmented its tax offices and embraced digital tools, the bureaucracy still lacks the agility to navigate the informal economy.
2 weeks agoGiven the inherent demand for highly compatible and interoperable weaponry systems, the TNI should prioritize exploring acquisitions from a single nation to streamline integration.
2 weeks agoIndonesia should pursue a balanced 2-3 percent GDP defense budget, leveraging quantum technology and strategic partnerships to strengthen its security, preserve its economy and maintain its non-aligned stance.
2 weeks agoThe country must continue to invest in technology, infrastructure, agronomic education and value chain integration.
2 weeks agoQRIS has become the king of digital payment channels for local transactions. Visa–Mastercard’s position remains dominant for cross-border payments.
2 weeks agoEven if policymakers in developing countries see little value in pursuing large emissions reductions at the pace that climate advocates would like, climate-aligned development is still the best path forward.
2 weeks agoFrom Athens to the British Empire and on to the US, dominant powers have used might and consent to exert influence.
2 weeks agoIndonesia has relatively low levels of digital literacy among its population.
2 weeks agoIndonesia can draw lessons from France regarding the management of food resources as ingredients to enhance the global perception of Indonesian gastronomy.
2 weeks agoThe Prabowo-Albanese partnership has the potential to inspire the development of a coordinated mechanism for the rapid deployment of combined forces in times of need, such as the December 2004 tsunami.
2 weeks agoASEAN urgently needs to build its strategic autonomy so the region will not become a proxy to any great power.
2 weeks agoWhile more expansive and forward-looking than Vision 2025, ASEAN's latest vision document still treads the well-worn path of consensus without an alternative mechanism for when consensus fails or the institutional reforms necessary for implementation and enforcement.
2 weeks agoIndonesia must reassess its nontariff measures to address US concerns while ensuring fair trade practices and maintaining economic stability.
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