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Three summits, three arenas: The diplomatic endgame of 2026

As 2026 draws to a close, three major summits—EAS, APEC and the G20—will test whether global multilateralism can survive great-power rivalry, or if backroom bargains will steal the show.

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Analysis: Beyond Binance: Is Indonesia prepared for crypto risks?

The global cybersecurity breach at Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has renewed scrutiny of the security risks facing digital asset platforms, particularly in Indonesia given Binance's position as a majority shareholder in local exchange Tokocrypto. Shortly before the Binance breach, Tokocrypto experienced a separate security incident in which fraudulent notifications were distributed through a third-party service connected to its application, exposing users to potential phishing attempts and raising questions about the operational safeguards protecting Indonesia's cryptocurrency market.

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Solar response: A man crosses a stream on Oct. 11, 2026 near the Katulampa Weir in Bogor, West Java, beneath a photovoltaic panel that serves as an independent power source for an automated flood monitoring and early warning system.

Why net zero is a bad deal for Indonesia

Using the UN's own climate and economic models, a new tool reveals that reaching global net zero by 2050 would cost $255 trillion while avoiding just $24 trillion in damage—delivering only nine cents on the dollar.

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A demonstrator holds a placard that reads, “The state profits from menstrual blood”, referring to a policy to tax sanitary pads, during Women’s March Jakarta 2026 on Nov. 7 along Jl. Thamrin in Central Jakarta.

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Never tax essentials

By taxing sanitary pads, books and micro entrepreneurs while letting corporate tax evasion slide, the government is essentially forcing ordinary citizens to subsidize state revenue at the expense of their basic dignity.

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President Prabowo Subianto (left) listens as United States President Donald Trump speaks on Feb. 19, 2026, during the signing ceremony for the US-Indonesia Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) in Washington, DC.

The weakest link: How the US is testing Indonesia’s nonalignment

By trading costly concessions for scant returns with Washington while deepening ties with Beijing and Moscow, Prabowo risks turning Indonesia’s storied bebas aktif foreign policy from genuine nonalignment into unilateral accommodation.

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Maritime solidarity: Navy corvette KRI Sutedi Senoputra sails during the final day of the ASEAN Natuna Solidarity Exercise 2023 in the waters off Lagong island in Riau Islands on Sept. 23, 2023.

Natuna waters put ASEAN's maritime unity to the test

To protect its own waters from Beijing's creeping maritime pressure, Indonesia must trade cautious bilateralism for region-wide solidarity at the upcoming ASEAN Summit in Manila.

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Buying time: Visitors attend a bazaar held in the lobby of a shopping mall in Depok, West Java, on Oct. 17, 2026.

When consumer confidence surges but purchasing power lags

While Indonesian households remain optimistic about the nation's long-term trajectory, rising living costs are forcing the middle class to tighten their belts, creating a critical policy gap that regulators must urgently bridge.

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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.

1 year ago

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

Insight: AI and Efficiency: Sacrifices The Next Generation

Introduction: From One Disruption to Another

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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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