Finland, as the first country in the world to provide free meals to students at schools nationwide, is ready to share its knowledge and experience in cooperation with Indonesia as the two countries celebrate 70 years of diplomatic relations.

In Indonesia, the family members of state officials are often recipients of potentially illicit favors, which can be easily masked as gestures of friendship or respect.

The decision to pursue “joint development” in disputed areas signals a prioritization of diplomatic negotiation over assertive defense of sovereign rights under international law.

Any concession on Natuna will have a profound and enduring impact on Indonesia, and the outcome will likely prove more adverse than President Prabowo may anticipate.

Through harnessing innovations in its regulatory processes, including digital transformation in health care, BPOM is advancing toward achieving WHO Listed Authority status, a key milestone on Indonesia's pathway to becoming a trusted source of pharmaceutical products across the globe.

President Prabowo’s arms procurement strategy will be shaped by balancing relations between key global powers as Indonesia seeks to modernize its military without compromising its non-alignment policy.

Regional and segment-specific incentives can help foster digital economic equity across Indonesia, reinforcing the nation’s commitment to full sovereignty in its payment sector.

Many Asia-Pacific countries lack overarching e-commerce regulations, leaving significant gaps in areas such as online contracts, e-signatures, consumer protection, cybersecurity, taxation and data privacy.

The IPPFoRB-APHR Jakarta Declaration presents an opportunity for Indonesian lawmakers and their Southeast Asian peers to take collective action in securing the guarantee for freedom of religion or belief for all peoples in the region.

The government and the central bank both need to take action now to set buffers in place against the potential fallout from the Trumponomics agenda, including capital outflows, rupiah depreciation and adverse pressures on manufacturing.

Digital finance has many proven benefits, but the rising trend in both online gambling and online lending have led many down the spiraling path into a vicious cycle of addiction and debt.

Through data analytics, visualization and communication, ASEAN member states are leveraging cutting-edge technology to increase their preparedness and ability to anticipate, prevent and respond to epidemics and pandemics.

The focus of this year's UN Climate Change Conference is financing; specifically, setting an annual amount and devising an integrated sourcing scheme to ensure that the burden of addressing climate vulnerabilities does not fall on countries in the Global South, which contribute just one-tenth of global emissions.

Eradicating poverty in Papua requires addressing the underlying issues through a comprehensive approach that includes the emic perspective, or an insider's look at how Papuans view themselves, as well as the traditional and contemporary elements of Papuan society.

This “citizen-first” approach would ensure equitable access to public spaces, affordable housing and environmentally sustainable infrastructure, creating a resilient city that safeguards its residents against climate impacts.

In many developing countries, where poverty is widespread and education is limited, people often lack the critical thinking skills and resources necessary for meaningful participation, leaving citizens vulnerable to manipulation by elites who leverage power and wealth to maintain control.

Each year more than half the world’s children are victims of violence - over a billion boys and girls – a statistic that signifies our collective failure to protect our most vulnerable citizens.

According to the World Bank’s "Poverty & Equity Brief East Asia & Pacific" released in October 2023, under the global standard, 60.5 percent of Indonesia's population, around 166.6 million people, were living below the poverty line in 2022.

About 76 percent of respondents identified bribery, kickbacks, asking for commissions, illegal levies and unofficial fees as the most common corrupt acts they encountered in real life.

Consumption of fast foods characterized by refined carbohydrates products, sugars and unhealthy fats raises blood sugar levels, and additional pressure on insulin function is observed. Eventually, this pattern leads to insulin resistance, a condition associated with type 2 diabetes, weight gain and obesity, among other health complications.

Effective trade policy is important for achieving the free meals program’s local agriculture goals. Price volatility and global-to domestic price transmission are major concerns for commodities like milk and beef.

Simply opening more forest for agricultural use is not ecologically sustainable. Instead, improving the effectiveness of existing agricultural land is a more plausible and sustainable goal.

We work closely in international and regional affairs, advancing China-ASEAN cooperation, maintaining peace and stability in the South China Sea, supporting the Palestinian national liberation cause and defending the common interests of the Global South.

Indonesia, India, Brazil and South Africa will help prevent BRICS from becoming a part of a bipolar international order, keeping it more in the center.

Building a semiconductor sector here promises not only economic growth but also the independence and security that come with controlling the technology that drives global innovation.

Meaningful, inclusive and sustained dialogue would solidify ASEAN’s human rights commitments and position it as a legitimate voice in the global human rights landscape.

The fiscal deficit of the US is something which both presidential candidates have to deal with.