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Should Indonesia ban social media for children?
It is unclear what measures Indonesia plans to take in ensuring online safety for minors, which face multiple challenges including balancing freedoms and protection, considering mental and physical health risks and addressing the power asymmetry between the government and global tech giants.
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The myth of the middle-income trap
It is about time that Indonesia moves beyond the narrative of the so-called middle-income trap, by embracing bold visions paired with pragmatic strategies to write its unique, development success story. ...
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The Canary in the gold mine: Greed and hypocrisy threaten Sangihe
If the illegal gold mining activities in Sangihe remain unchallenged, it will encourage and embolden the collusion and corruption of unscrupulous state and non-state actors to continue the practice in other parts of the country. ...
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China's struggles with a consumer society
China's perennial underconsumption could very well stem from the country's political system that focuses on stability and control, which is essentially at odds with the free and individualistic behavior that underpins a consumer society – at least, as we know it in the West.
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Food safety risks in Prabowo’s free meals program
The government must close the gap in food safety infrastructure and oversight throughout the supply chain by implementing stringent regulations and authorities across the national, regional and community levels to mitigate potential health risks and ensure the success of Prabowo’s free meals program.
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How India can help check rise of Islamists in Bangladesh
Dhaka expects New Delhi to play a constructive role in rebuilding its economy and democratic institutions.
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How developing nations can raise money to offset climate crisis
Emerging economies need a new climate finance approach to bridge the chasm between international pledges and returns, and between mitigation and adaptation measure.
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Najib Razak’s ongoing political rehabilitation
Two developments have contributed to the growing popularity of the Malaysian ex-premier, whose grassroots standing is stronger than a year ago, but his main obstacle could be the country's history of jailed leaders returning to power.
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‘Rakyat jelata’ controversy shows how words can be a sword
Rakyat jelata, when used by a government official, evokes associations with class hierarchies and marginalization, regardless of the intended meaning.
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Syrian democracy and religious moderation: A path forward
Under current conditions, the preferred option for Syria would be a secular democratic system with an embedded philosophy of religious moderation in social and political landscapes.
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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.
8 months ago
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BRICS agenda: How Prabowo’s foreign policy contrasts with Jokowi’s
Prabowo is focusing on a dual track strategy with regard to OECD and BRICS membership, opting for a more flexible approach in view of current geopolitical dynamics that reinforces Indonesia's independence as well as its positioning as a good neighbor.
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Eradicating greenwashing: The ESG dilemma in financial services
Financial institutions must work hand-in-hand to integrate ESG policies into the entire life cycle of financial products and services.
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How the EU can scale up carbon removal
Removal of atmospheric carbon dioxide will require scaling up investment in carbon-removal technologies.
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The impact of Assad's collapse: Cyberwarfare between HTS and ISIS supporters
The brewing “cyberwar” between HTS supporters and ISIS supporters could prompt a new wave of global jihad.
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Twelve questions for philanthropists
In this season of giving, donors should ask themselves twelve key questions when considering how, where and why to give.
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20 years after the wave: Building resilient coastal futures
Climate change is amplifying the frequency and severity of water-related disasters, with impacts that often cascade with, and compound, geophysical disasters such as earthquakes and volcanoes.
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The ICC's warrant request for Myanmar junta chief is too little, too late
An ICC prosecutor’s decision to apply for an arrest warrant – not to issue one – for the Myanmar junta leader is essentially a powerless move, coming as it does after Washington and Paris rejected its arrest warrants for Netanyahu and several members of his cabinet at the cost of the court's credibility and authority.
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Christmas reflection on climate crisis
Christmas, as a moment of renewal, invites alignment between our inner lives and the outer world humanity seeks to protect.
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Veloso’s release: A triumph of solidarity and a call for justice
Mary Jane’s case highlights the critical importance of operationalizing the non-punishment principle enshrined in the ASEAN Convention Against Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children.
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A female secretary-general of ASEAN: Has the time finally arrived?
Will Indonesia break the trend by fielding the first female ASEAN SG in 2028?
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Christmas in Bethlehem: A symbol of solidarity and love
Bethlehem embodies the spirit of solidarity, emphasizing unity, compassion and kindness.
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Christmas for peace and humanity
For many years, Christmas, along with Idul Fitri, has been a shared public culture and a symbol of tolerance, togetherness and friendship .
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Online gambling: A mental health problem with devastating consequences
Is the legal approach being taken by the government strong enough to tackle the problem of internet betting?
8 months ago
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Indonesia’s bioethanol goals: A reality check
One primary bottleneck is the price disparity between bioethanol and gasoline.
8 months ago
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The world needs ocean-based climate solutions
To date, international support for climate action has fallen far short of meeting developing countries’ needs.
8 months ago
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Promising outcomes from the summit to conserve and restore mangroves
Mangroves are crucial to building climate resilience.
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Celebrating the women behind Indonesia’s fisheries
Women’s contributions to fisheries and environmental protection increasingly underscore the need for gender-responsive fisheries policies.
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Sounding the alarm: Why the TNI is 'recruiting' senior officers for 200 civilian posts
A little over a quarter of a century ago, Indonesians were up in arms about the military's dominance in politics and government; today, the people are fed up with the civilian government and the police, and are looking at the military as if it was a panacea.
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Misunderstanding Industry 4.0: Indonesia's premature leap toward revolution
There are widespread misunderstandings about what the new industrial revolution, particularly Industry 4.0, truly entails.
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- Taiwan raises alert over cancer-causing chemical in Indomie
- How New York turns millions of pounds of food waste into 'black gold'
- Resource-scarce Japan gets more trains running on renewables
- South Sulawesi police sued for Rp 800 billion over deadly Makassar riot
- Indonesia faces greater flood risk this wet season: Weather agency
- West Java family tragedy exposes silent toll of mental health crisis
- Calls for open, transparent process on asset bill
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- Unrest lays bare grievances over social mobility, equality
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- At least nine killed, two missing in Bali's worst flooding in years
- Taiwan raises alert over cancer-causing chemical in Indomie
- How New York turns millions of pounds of food waste into 'black gold'
- Resource-scarce Japan gets more trains running on renewables
- South Sulawesi police sued for Rp 800 billion over deadly Makassar riot
- Indonesia faces greater flood risk this wet season: Weather agency
- West Java family tragedy exposes silent toll of mental health crisis
- Calls for open, transparent process on asset bill
- Magnitude 7.4 quake strikes off Russian Far East, tsunami warning lifted
- Unrest lays bare grievances over social mobility, equality
