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Academia
Australia loves Indonesia, but it’s not mutual
Australia struggles to get Indonesia’s attention, and its leverage in Jakarta is limited. Anthony Albanese could begin to change this with one bold move.
7 minutes ago
Academia
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AI paradox: The hidden cost of smarter machines
Indonesia’s efforts to make artificial intelligence (AI) more efficient can end up crippling its power grid.
1 hour ago
Opinion
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Analysis: PPP eyes new leadership in bid for political revival
Following its failure to secure seats in the House of Representatives during the 2024 general elections, Indonesia’s oldest Islamic political party, the United Development Party (PPP), is now seeking new leadership in hopes of staging a political comeback. In an unprecedented move, the party is even considering figures outside its traditional Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) roots.
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Editorial
Questioning historical revision
Critics suspect the project aims to glorify the incumbent government and will serve as "official history" in textbooks across all educational levels, at least for Prabowo's five-year term.
1 hour ago
Academia
Will US-China tug of war ensue over Rakhine State?
Growing US interest in Myanmar’s Rakhine State could prompt China to ramp up its backing for the military junta in Naypidaw.
20 hours ago
Academia
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Europe's existential choice: Defend or depend
The stance of the current US administration has awoken Europe and Europeans to an opportunity to review and revitalize our defense capabilities and do our fair share in securing our neighbors and allies, and in so doing, help improve transatlantic relations.
21 hours ago
Academia
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Making raw material supply more competitive for light manufacturing
Reliance on imports for raw materials makes businesses highly vulnerable to exchange rate fluctuations, rising international shipping costs and global supply chain disruptions.
22 hours ago
Academia
Civil society can help Indonesian democracy survive
Traditional civil society, with the support of students, can do a lot to create and maintain pressure on the government.
23 hours agoPopular
- Essay competition: ‘Rethinking work: Driving sustainable growth in the digital age’
- ‘The Lady Warrior’ brings victory to Rinaldy A. Yunardi at WOW Awards
- Countercyclical policies to support economic growth
- Infrastructure should not cost the Earth
- Jokowi inaugurates 12 new envoys
- Attorney General's Office arrest CEO of textile giant Sritex
- Bridge to truth and justice
- Economic team needs trust
- Jakartans embrace 24-hour park access, but wary of nighttime crime
- Film star Cate Blanchett backs drive to end plight of 10 million stateless
interview
Driving growth: Diageo Indonesia's vision for responsible business and sustainable impacts
Rajesh said Diageo not only wanted to be the best performing company, but also the most trusted and most respected company to achieve sustainable growth.
4 months ago
insight
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.
4 months ago
insight
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).
8 months ago
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editorial
Democracy, 27 years later
The shadow of Soeharto's past now seems to loom over the nation, threatening the civilian supremacy we fought so hard to establish.
1 day ago
editorial
TNI professionalism matters
The TNI has claimed compliance with standard operating procedure, but the presence of civilians at such a dangerous zone shows otherwise.
2 days ago
editorial
Sigh of relief, for now
While the Geneva agreement brings hope, it does not undo all the damage. Our global trade will never be what it used to be.
3 days ago
editorial
Show red cards for bad fans
Indonesian soccer fans’ behavior is a hindrance to the nation’s aspirations to see Indonesia become a great soccer nation.
5 days ago
editorial
Satire is protected speech
Both the President and former president are part of the country’s political institutions which should not be shielded from criticism, including satire.
6 days ago
editorial
The hidden tariff
Other countries have tackled racketeering through a combination of targeted asset seizures, witness protection, whistleblower incentives and cross-agency coordination.
1 week ago
editorial
Look inward for haj fixes
Instead of looking to the Saudis for more sweeteners, the government must sort out all the recurring domestic problems that have marred the organization of the haj in the past.
1 week ago
Popular
- Essay competition: ‘Rethinking work: Driving sustainable growth in the digital age’
- ‘The Lady Warrior’ brings victory to Rinaldy A. Yunardi at WOW Awards
- Countercyclical policies to support economic growth
- Infrastructure should not cost the Earth
- Jokowi inaugurates 12 new envoys
- Attorney General's Office arrest CEO of textile giant Sritex
- Bridge to truth and justice
- Economic team needs trust
- Jakartans embrace 24-hour park access, but wary of nighttime crime
- Film star Cate Blanchett backs drive to end plight of 10 million stateless
