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1 day agoData shows that House 2024 budget reached $663 million, far higher than Vietnam’s or the Philippines’ legislatures, which each spend only $150–300 million annually.
1 day agoBank Indonesia (BI) and the Finance Ministry have announced another burden-sharing arrangement through Indonesian government securities (SBN), a mechanism typically reserved for easing the government’s fiscal burden during crises, even though no national crisis has been declared. Part of the proceeds will finance priority programs, continuing the central bank’s financial backing of government initiatives. Economists warn, however, that the policy risks undermining economic stability and BI’s independence.
1 day agoSocial cohesion forms a critical foundation for the capacity of communities to coexist and legitimizes governance through accountability. Yet across Southeast Asia, the fabric of social cohesion is demonstrably fraying and we must not look away.
1 day agoEnvironmental activists argue the rapid and often unregulated conversion of agricultural land into buildings is a primary cause of increased flood risk.
1 day agoEvery day in Gaza, children arrive at our clinics with blast injuries, infected wounds or signs of starvation. As doctors, we can try to treat their pain – but we cannot stop the bombs or lift the siege.
1 day agoStimulus drawn from reserves can jolt the economy today, but it also narrows Indonesia’s room for maneuver tomorrow.
1 day agoTrump has been signaling for a decade or so that political violence committed by his supporters is acceptable and might even be rewarded.
2 days agoRajesh said Diageo not only wanted to be the best performing company, but also the most trusted and most respected company to achieve sustainable growth.
8 months agoThe 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.
2 months agoOver 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.
2 months agoIntroduction: From One Disruption to Another
3 months agoThe 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.
8 months agoToward 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).
1 year agoIn the wake of looting and rioting in late August, President Prabowo Subianto deployed more than 75,000 Indonesian Military (TNI) soldiers to secure areas in and around Jakarta.
2 days agoWhile the OIC condemned "aggression" against Qatar, the Gaza Strip and other regional states, its statement lacked any concrete plans for action.
3 days agoBut if overregulation pushes Shell, BP and Vivo to scale back, or worse, pack up and leave, motorists will be left with fewer choices and Pertamina’s grip on the market will only tighten.
4 days agoAs a founding member, Thailand’s political instability undermines the regional bloc's principles of democracy, rule of law and good governance.
5 days agoOnline mobilization may ignite public discourse, but it cannot replace the deep, patient work of organic movement-building.
6 days agoFor years, the state’s approach aligned more closely with regimes that repress rather than protect free speech.
1 week agoPurbaya Yudhi Sadewa begins his job as the country’s new finance minister at a tough moment, as the 2026 budget plan comes with lots of open questions but little time to find the answers.
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