Quantum 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.

ASEAN must develop a more cohesive structure for conflict prevention, crisis management and conflict resolution to address internal issues such as the Myanmar crisis. 

AI is magnifying risks for Indonesia's digital citizens, but it is also helping to root out fraud at an earlier stage.

The 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.

While 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.

The 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.

Despite its potential, there are signs that enthusiasm for the RCEP among some ASEAN countries is declining.

By integrating identity verification solutions and digital ID wallets, banks can create a reality whereby digital identity theft and fraud are minimized.

Kremlin and Beijing respectively cannot tolerate the prospect of losing the whole of Middle East and Iran to the already extensive influence of the West.

Indonesia's involvement in Pacific regional institutions is limited, mainly due to a lack of Pacific literacy among relevant stakeholders and the Indonesian public.

While concerns over maritime boundaries and sovereignty resulting from sea sand exports appear manageable, environmental issues must be taken seriously.

As 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.

Parents in low-income households may reduce the child's food consumption at home, knowing the child is receiving free nutritious meals at school.

Indonesia'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.

The 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.

This 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.

For 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

For 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.

Despite 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.

Older people carry a wealth of knowledge, skills and experience that can greatly benefit their families, communities and economies.

The latest and strongest opposition to the EUDR was expressed by 29 associations of European traders, farm producers, civil society organizations and even newspaper publishers.

The EU has no serious plan to handle its own agriculture emissions, while at the same time busily ruling on other countries' agricultural policies.

Universal adaptability explains long history of Genjer-genjer, beginning with its composer, Muhammad Arief's original intention which was to depict the story of the misery of the people during Japanese colonialism.

Agrarian conflicts have damaged society, culture and development, and downgraded the fulfillment and protection of human rights.

While ASEAN has no formal arrangements for de-escalating or resolving a conflict involving a member state, given that it is not a military alliance but a trade bloc, it has at least three cards up its sleeve: the bloc's TAC and ARF, as well as the EAS.

In a broader business context, accountants will be required to use this judgment to determine strategies and investments based on both current and projected financial information.

The aftermath of the so-called G30S incident on Sept. 30, 1965, as well as the normalization of violence during Soeharto's authoritarian regime, continues to shape sociopolitical discourse that leads to nostalgia and disillusionment.