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Anak Krakatau doesn't need an earthquake to kill
Tsunami sirens are built to detect earthquakes, but Anak Krakatau can kill without one, and our warning systems are still waiting for a shake that’s never coming.
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Analysis: Destry’s balancing act: Growth, stability, BI independence
Destry Damayanti has officially been appointed as the new Bank Indonesia (BI) governor, taking on the responsibility of navigating not only monetary policy challenges stemming from global instability and domestic economic pressures, but also a growing institutional challenge under President Prabowo Subianto’s administration. The revision of the Financial Sector Development and Strengthening Law (UU P2SK) has expanded BI’s mandate toward supporting economic growth alongside maintaining rupiah stability. This raises questions over the central bank’s autonomy as a monetary authority, as greater state influence and stronger fiscal policy priorities could constrain Destry’s ability to respond effectively to exchange rate and inflation pressures.
48 minutes ago
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Fine businesses for fires
Temporary suspensions and advanced technologies won't clear ASEAN's skies from Indonesian wildfires; only prosecuting and bankrupting corporate arsonists will.
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The anxious search of Pakistan’s power elite for regional standing
Pakistan’s power elite still dreams of returning to those days of perceived glory and reclaiming the country’s position among the leading middle powers of the Muslim world.
19 hours ago
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AI watermarks erase human authorship twice
Models absorb human creativity without consent, then label human-directed work as machine-made, creating a troubling double erasure of authorship.
20 hours ago
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The Indonesian hex: When political rhetoric rewrites reality
The administration has erected a political hologram over Indonesia’s economic landscape.
21 hours ago
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Cybersecurity governance: From bureaucracy to real-world threats
We have the blueprints to defend our digital sovereignty, but without real enforcement power, adequate funding and urgency on AI and quantum threats, the next massive breach is already penciled in.
21 hours ago
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How developing countries can do more with less
Evaluation frameworks for development projects have long been influenced by donor priorities. But foreign-aid cuts have created an opportunity for African countries to implement equitable evaluation practices, both to channel limited resources more effectively and to shape the future of global development governance.
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- Jakarta airport and others reopen after volcanic ash crisis
- Anak Krakatau eruption halts flights, schools, fishing
- Soekarno-Hatta airport extends closure after Anak Krakatau eruption
- Barelang Police, Japanese diplomat hold meeting on Batam security
- Travelers scramble as Anak Krakatau ash exposes gaps in contingency plans
- Jakarta international airport extends closure after Anak Krakatau eruption
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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.
7 months ago
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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.
1 year ago
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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.
1 year ago
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Insight: AI and Efficiency: Sacrifices The Next Generation
Introduction: From One Disruption to Another
1 year ago
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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.
1 year ago
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Insight: Understanding sovereign wealth funds and their application in Indonesia
Toward the end of 2020, amid a world grappling with unprecedented challenges, Indonesia took a bold step in securing its economic future: establishing its first sovereign wealth fund (SWF), the Indonesia Investment Authority (INA).
2 years ago
