Government data show that Java still dominates both procurement and spending, indicating a high need to initiate both central and regional programs that focus on building the capacity, competitiveness and quality of local suppliers toward more equitable, inclusive and sustainable economic growth.
7 months agoAs certain private schools ramp up children's exposure to digital technology in early childhood education with minimal objection from parents, the pedagogical focus should home in on quality and age-appropriate engagement as a complement to developing the necessary foundational skills during their formative years. ...
7 months agoThe resiliency and robustness of Indonesia’s digital economy depend on strategic investments in data center infrastructure. ...
7 months agoQuantum computers, once a distant prospect, now threaten to breach Indonesia’s most sensitive data far sooner than anticipated. As the nation marches toward Golden Indonesia 2045, the imperative to fortify against quantum risks has never been more urgent.
7 months agoASEAN must develop a more cohesive structure for conflict prevention, crisis management and conflict resolution to address internal issues such as the Myanmar crisis.
7 months agoAI is magnifying risks for Indonesia's digital citizens, but it is also helping to root out fraud at an earlier stage.
7 months agoThe VAT on self-build projects can be an entry point for the government to design a tax policy that is flexible and takes into account the disparity in economic values across regions.
7 months agoWhile the easing of interest rates provides some relief to businesses and consumers, it does not directly address the issues of a shrinking middle class or the manufacturing sector's contraction.
7 months agoThe complexity of information handling and the strict bureaucratic work structure of supply chain management result in inefficiencies, which pose a challenge to efforts to cut logistics costs in Indonesia.
7 months agoDespite its potential, there are signs that enthusiasm for the RCEP among some ASEAN countries is declining.
7 months agoBy integrating identity verification solutions and digital ID wallets, banks can create a reality whereby digital identity theft and fraud are minimized.
7 months agoKremlin and Beijing respectively cannot tolerate the prospect of losing the whole of Middle East and Iran to the already extensive influence of the West.
7 months agoIndonesia's involvement in Pacific regional institutions is limited, mainly due to a lack of Pacific literacy among relevant stakeholders and the Indonesian public.
7 months agoWhile concerns over maritime boundaries and sovereignty resulting from sea sand exports appear manageable, environmental issues must be taken seriously.
7 months agoAs the world's nations gear up for this year's climate conference next month in the Azerbaijani capital, the COP29 president-designate sees that Indonesia has a prominent place at the table to present not just its voice, but also the voices of the most vulnerable countries, particularly those of the Global South, and strengthen its role in global climate action.
7 months agoParents in low-income households may reduce the child's food consumption at home, knowing the child is receiving free nutritious meals at school.
7 months agoIndonesia's diplomatic clout has been growing over the last decade, as indicated by the latest Lowy's Asia Power Index, and it is now poised to take a greater role in shaping both regional and international affairs toward peace, stability and prosperity.
7 months agoThe reelection of Puan Maharani, the PDI-P deputy chair, as the House speaker on Tuesday is sending a strong message that the party will eventually shift to the ruling coalition.
7 months agoThis MPR decision could be interpreted as a regression that undermines efforts to confront Indonesia's dark history and acknowledge the lingering wounds of the past.
7 months agoFor young Malays to be involved in the political process, they had to be part of Islamist nongovernmental groups such as ABIM and IKRAM and political parties
7 months agoFor decades, China has been the world’s fastest-growing major economy, driving global growth and providing a significant boost to fellow emerging countries like Indonesia. However, recent forecasts paint a starkly different picture.
7 months agoDespite stringent regulations, the Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK) reports a staggering 4 million online gamblers in Indonesia as of July 2024, including 800,000 children.
7 months agoOlder people carry a wealth of knowledge, skills and experience that can greatly benefit their families, communities and economies.
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