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Indonesia has a new data law. Now comes the hard part

Passing the SDI Law is only the beginning. The real challenge is in translating national standards into operational practices across the country's vast and diverse government institutions.

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Haze crisis tests public trust and diplomatic credibility

The recurring fires in Kalimantan, Sumatra and Papua point to a deeper governance challenge: the ability of the state to prevent environmental disasters, enforce accountability and protect the people who bear their consequences.

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President Prabowo Subianto (right) delivers a speech on the macroeconomic framework to lawmakers as Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka (left) looks on at the House of Representatives in Jakarta on May 20, 2026.

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Veep drama

With his elevation to the country's second-highest executive office being the outcome of political interference from his father, then-president Joko "Jokowi" Widodo, it was only a matter of time before his critics and detractors started to litigate the process.

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Triple exposure: Turkish Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Minister Murat Kurum is projected onto three screens as he delivers a speech in his capacity as president of the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) on Nov. 9, 2026, during the annual gathering’s opening session at the Antalya Expo Center in Antalya, southern Turkey.

ASEAN: From regional cooperation to global climate action

Facing acute climate risks, ASEAN is taking its united front to COP31, turning regional solidarity into global action for a resilient and sustainable future.

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A customer shops on the Tokopedia online market place on his mobile phone on May 4.

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Analysis: Indonesia’s digital tax: Welcome, but not enough

Hashim Djojohadikusumo's recent remarks about tapping the Rp 10,000 trillion shadow economy have renewed attention on the government's efforts to expand digital tax collection. While the measure could generate additional revenue, it is unlikely to address the structural weaknesses underlying Indonesia's fiscal challenges.

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Indonesian Higher Education, Science, and Technology Minister Brian Yuliarto is seen on the screen delivering the speech during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Week of Indonesia–Netherlands Education and Research (WINNER) 2026 conference in Jakarta on Oct. 6, 2026.

Middle powers standing together in a patchy world

Bound by deep cultural roots and shared vulnerabilities, the Netherlands and Indonesia prove that middle powers hold the key to defending a fragmented global order.

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Job seekers sit on the floor on June 8 as they wait for the Bogor Job Fair 2026 to open at Plaza Jambu Dua in Bogor, West Java.

When politicians claim success, statisticians take the blame

A low unemployment rate does not prove policy success when the burden of survival has simply been outsourced to struggling families.

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Nur Rakhman Setyoko, deputy permanent representative of Indonesia to the World Trade Organization

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Indonesia holds its red lines at faltering WTO, deputy representative says

US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) president and CEO Brian McFeeters poses in an undated picture.

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Clear business climate ‘dealmaker’ amid rising protectionism, USABC says

Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta (left) and ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn talk on Aug. 1, 2025, at the ASEAN Secretariat in South Jakarta.

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ASEAN should aim for South China Sea of peace, Timor-Leste president says

Munich Security Conference CEO Benedikt Franke

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Middle powers must make choice in rebuilding global order

Deputy Statistics Indonesia (BPS) chief Sonny Harry Budiutomo Harmadi poses for a portrait at the BPS headquarters in Jakarta, in this undated photograph.

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Economic Census helps businesses spot market opportunities: BPS

Commander of the Royal Netherlands Navy Vice Adm. Harold Liebergs.

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International cooperation key in facing emerging naval threats: Dutch Navy commander

Deputy Creative Economy Minister Irene Umar gestures during an interview with The Jakarta Post at the ministry office in Autograph Tower, Thamrin Nine, Central Jakarta, on May 7, 2026.

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Creative economy needs stronger inter-ministerial ties: Deputy minister

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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.

9 months ago

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.

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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.

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Insight: AI and Efficiency: Sacrifices The Next Generation

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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.

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