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Sekolah Rakyat: A path to equity, if ministries align
With smarter coordination, Sekolah Rakyat can shine as a model of equity.
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Does Indonesia prosper if ASEAN prospers?
As the largest economy in Southeast Asia and de-facto leader of ASEAN, do we stand to benefit from a more prosperous ASEAN? ...
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Southeast Asia remains unfriendly for women in politics
A 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. ...
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ASEAN needs to call an RCEP leaders' summit
In 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.
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Is effective crypto regulation finally coming?
The US may finally be nearing meaningful crypto regulation amid shifting politics and global pressure.
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Tax office needs bigger resources to increase tax collection
While Indonesia has segmented its tax offices and embraced digital tools, the bureaucracy still lacks the agility to navigate the informal economy.
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US-China rivalry requires Indonesia to review defense posture
Given the inherent demand for highly compatible and interoperable weaponry systems, the TNI should prioritize exploring acquisitions from a single nation to streamline integration.
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A 5 percent defense trap: Indonesia’s path to strategic balance
Indonesia 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.
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Indonesia needs smarter farming, not more farmers
The country must continue to invest in technology, infrastructure, agronomic education and value chain integration.
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US labels QRIS a trade barrier, what’s next for Indonesia’s digital payment system?
QRIS has become the king of digital payment channels for local transactions. Visa–Mastercard’s position remains dominant for cross-border payments.
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The climate challenge as a development opportunity
Even 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.
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Are hegemonies a relic of the past?
From Athens to the British Empire and on to the US, dominant powers have used might and consent to exert influence.
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AI curriculum amid digital divide in Indonesia
Indonesia has relatively low levels of digital literacy among its population.
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Celebrating Indonesia and France's shared gastronomic history
Indonesia can draw lessons from France regarding the management of food resources as ingredients to enhance the global perception of Indonesian gastronomy.
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Why Albanese’s visit keeps Indonesia guessing
The 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.
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ASEAN’s strategic tightrope: Staying non-aligned amid rising US-China tensions
ASEAN urgently needs to build its strategic autonomy so the region will not become a proxy to any great power.
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ASEAN Vision 2045: New ambition without urgency?
While 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.
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Tariff shock waves: Indonesia’s export strategy under fire
Indonesia must reassess its nontariff measures to address US concerns while ensuring fair trade practices and maintaining economic stability.
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Toward equitable growth and responsible business conduct
Indonesia has no legally binding framework like the European Union's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) to ensure responsible business practices.
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Pakistan at the crossroads: Restraint or nuclear weapons
Following India's strikes in response to the Pahalgam massacre last month, Pakistan stands at the precipice of a strategic decision that will likely define its existence, present and future, in South Asia’s fragile security landscape.
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No land, no future: The dilemma facing rural youth
The government can do much in rural reform and revitalization to help the country's youth pursue their aspirations, whether they choose to contribute to agricultural and tourism development in villages, open entrepreneurial ventures or pursue advanced education to build better futures.
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Blue diplomacy: Charting a sustainable ocean for the blue economy
By forging common rules and investing in ocean stewardship, the world can unlock the blue economy's full potential, securing prosperity and equity while keeping our seas healthy.
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ASEAN and Indonesia under Prabowo
Now that President Prabowo Subianto has made his debut at the ASEAN summit this week, we in Indonesia and the world can dispel concerns that he does not care so much about the regional grouping.
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Cyberterrorism: The new face of extremism targeting youth
In 2023, 96.9 percent of terrorism-related arrests involved individuals of productive age (18–55 years old), with 11.9 percent falling within the young adult bracket of 18–27 years old, according to BNPT.
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Indonesia and China redefine regional ties
If Indonesia can ensure that its cooperation includes not just capital, but skills and innovation, then this phase of Sino-Indonesian partnership could prove transformative.
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Innovation: What Indonesia can learn from Taiwan, China
In a collective-exclusive society like Indonesia, disruption is hard because it means crossing status lines and shaking up patron-client networks.
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Protection from discrimination concerning sex and gender in a plural world
Thailand's health-and-rights-oriented approach should enable transgender persons to access medical care, such as hormone treatment and data protection.
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Proactive approach to trade talks in a shifting global economy
The global trade landscape is witnessing significant disruptions following Trump's tariffs, with countries navigating the fallout and rearranging trade relations in a post-American world trade order.
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Sinarmas World Academy, PKU ES celebrate 13 years of educational partnership
Sinarmas World Academy (SWA) has expressed its commitment to encouraging innovation in the world of education through an educational partnership with Peking University Elementary School (PKU ES).
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Farewell, America: As the US retreats, others step in
While no one is surprised to see an “America First” administration ditching global responsibilities, the sheer pace of the change has been remarkable.
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- Why This Indonesian Educator Chose Singapore for Her Postgraduate Study
- Jakarta floats stricter rules on smoking in public
- President Prabowo receives call from Trump ahead of Russia visit
- Early school a new burden
- Indonesia sends condolences to families of Air India crash
- Rosatom, CNNC to lead consortiums to build nuclear power plants in Kazakhstan
- ‘Gotong royong’ that binds Australia and Indonesia
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- The greenwashing of destruction: Legal action as Raja Ampat’s last hope
- US-Iran nuclear talks in Oman cancelled
- Planned MRT extension to South Tangerang to cost $1.25b
- Why This Indonesian Educator Chose Singapore for Her Postgraduate Study
- Jakarta floats stricter rules on smoking in public
- President Prabowo receives call from Trump ahead of Russia visit
- Early school a new burden
- Indonesia sends condolences to families of Air India crash
- Rosatom, CNNC to lead consortiums to build nuclear power plants in Kazakhstan
- ‘Gotong royong’ that binds Australia and Indonesia
