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Becoming Education Expert in the Ministry: A Doctorate Journey at NIE
Driven professionals like Dr Lili Mutiary understand the power of continuous learning. Her recent Doctor in Education (EdD) from the National Institute of Education at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NIE NTU Singapore), signifies not just personal accomplishment but a turning point in her career. As the Head of Performance and Risk Management in the Indonesian Ministry of Finance, Dr Mutiary's journey is an inspiring example for aspiring leaders in education and public administration.
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ICC’s arrest warrant for Myanmar junta chief is a critical step forward
For millions who have endured decades of systematic oppression, displacement and violence, this move is more than symbolic, it is an overdue acknowledgment of their suffering. ...
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Indonesia’s approach to reintegration: A compassionate path to security
Indonesia needs to be self-reliant in devising comprehensive reintegration and communication frameworks that honor humanitarian commitments while addressing security concerns. ...
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Big money beat bigger money in the US Election
Trump was re-elected despite being outspent by Harris and GOP interest groups and donors gained a remarkable return on their investment.
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Mental health and HIV in teens: Ending stigma and discrimination
Adolescents with HIV are at an increased risk of developing mental health disorders, such as depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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Indonesian internet companies must dominate locally before expanding globally
Those who successfully convert challenges into opportunities can win the Indonesian market.
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BI: Economic developments in 2024 and monetary policy direction in 2025
Indonesia's economy has shown strong resilience in mitigating the impacts of global spillovers with internationally recognized performance.
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Prabowo should brief his ASEAN colleagues on his meeting with Xi Jinping
Our neighbors have the right to hear about the actual situation from Prabowo himself.
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How to end the scourge of maternal mortality
An "impact hub" focused on ending maternal mortality through holistic, flexible and localized partnership schemes could offer a global solution to achieving SDG 3.
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‘Wong urip urup’: Transforming collectivism into innovation
My recent experience revealed another side of collectivism, one that was deeply human and profoundly comforting.
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What Beijing’s new claims over a disputed coral reef mean
As the tensions continue to worsen, there is an ever-increasing risk of an at-sea conflict between Beijing and Manila.
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The hidden obstacle: Logistics for 8 percent growth
Indonesia's logistics costs currently stand at a staggering 14.3 percent of its GDP, which is equal to around Rp 3 quadrillion (US$189 billion), virtually as much as our current annual national budget.
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Between OECD and BRICS: Indonesia's ‘bebas-aktif’ conundrum
Indonesia's ambition to join both blocs could provide opportunities for the nation but may also undermine its interests.
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Is the G77 the future of multilateralism?
In today’s shifting geopolitical landscape, few multilateral alliances are as steadfast, or as essential, as the Group of 77.
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ASEAN in the global economy: A half-century journey
As Southeast Asia gains prominence in the global economic landscape, recent developments underscore its growing influence.
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How China misses great chances to prove its great status
China misses two opportunities to show that its grand rhetoric about being a force for good for the whole of humanity is truly matched with actions.
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Trump tariffs could upend Brexit calculus
If US president-elect Donald Trump means what he says about slapping 10-20 percent tariffs on all goods imported into the US, the UK’s fragile economy could take a big hit.
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From promise to peril: Tackling the rise of illegal P2P lending in Indonesia
These illicit operations are not only predatory, but they also threaten to destabilize Indonesia’s budding financial system.
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Asia in denial
Asians are making every effort to wish away problems at home and abroad.
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The Democrats' only option
The tragedy is that Americans seem to have voted for mere disruption more than anything else.
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Letter to the editor: Russian ambassador responds
We would like to note that Russia does not threaten anyone with nuclear weapons, and any statements to the contrary are nothing more than anti-Russian propaganda.
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A better alternative to Trump's tariffs
Even if Trump halved his proposed tariffs, they would still have devastating consequences.
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Legal uncertainty: What can we learn from the sugar import case?
What Thomas Lembong did during his time as trade minister was routine as a policy maker.
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Government’s housing target calls for paradigm shift
Providing financing subsidies is not the only form of intervention that can be carried out by the government.
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Human progress in the Trump era
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists has set its Doomsday Clock at 90 seconds to midnight, indicating that humanity is now closer to annihilation than ever before.
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Expensive climate policy is dead, and it could be an immense opportunity
We need a different game plan, and the decisive election of Donald Trump may upend sanctimonious climate summits. Therein lies an opportunity for the world.
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Danantara: An SOE superholding à la Temasek?
Can Danantara truly be structured and operated in the same way as Temasek?
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To implement vital social and economic reforms, Germany must break with Merkel
The music has stopped, and everyone is caught in a suspenseful yet completely predictable silence, as the once-roaring economy slows to a cautious hum.
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12% VAT: A Fiscal solution or an economic burden on the middle class?
The policy is considered ill-timed, given that the purchasing power of the people is already on the decline.
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Beyond the catch: How fish can fuel a healthier Indonesia
High fish consumption alongside malnutrition points to significant gaps in dietary intake and highlights the urgent need for policies that promote nutrition-focused blue food systems.
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- 30 Indonesian 'pilgrims' nabbed in Jeddah for visa violation
- Jungle music: Chimp drumming reveals building blocks of human rhythm
- Malaysia seeks trade legal harmonization in ASEAN
- Hamas to release hostage as part of direct Gaza talks with US
- Prabowo seeks House support for stalled asset forfeiture bill
- Journalist groups urge stronger protections after mass layoffs
- Nearly 700 buildings in Jakarta lacking fire safety equipment
- At his former US university, the new pope is just 'Bob'
- Danantara halts SOE corporate actions pending audit
- Wary investors hope US-China talks cool high-stakes trade war
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- 30 Indonesian 'pilgrims' nabbed in Jeddah for visa violation
- Jungle music: Chimp drumming reveals building blocks of human rhythm
- Malaysia seeks trade legal harmonization in ASEAN
- Hamas to release hostage as part of direct Gaza talks with US
- Prabowo seeks House support for stalled asset forfeiture bill
- Journalist groups urge stronger protections after mass layoffs
- Nearly 700 buildings in Jakarta lacking fire safety equipment
- At his former US university, the new pope is just 'Bob'
- Danantara halts SOE corporate actions pending audit
- Wary investors hope US-China talks cool high-stakes trade war
