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Academia 7 months ago

When neutrality becomes complicity in fight against plastic pollution

Despite facing severe impacts from plastic waste, Indonesia has chosen a middle-ground stance, aligning with neither the high-ambition nor the low-ambition camp.

Asia & Pacific 7 months ago

Australia widens teen social media ban to YouTube, scraps exemption

Australia said on Wednesday it will add YouTube to sites covered by its world-first ban on social media for teenagers, reversing an earlier decision to exempt the Alphabet-owned video-sharing site and potentially setting up a legal challenge.

Americas 9 months ago

Trump bans nationals from 12 countries, citing security concerns

US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Wednesday banning the nationals of 12 countries from entering the United States, saying the move was needed to protect against "foreign terrorists" and other security threats.

Asia & Pacific 10 months ago

New Zealand PM proposes banning under-16s from social media

New Zealand's prime minister on Tuesday proposed banning children under 16 from social media, stressing the need to shield them from the perils of big tech platforms.

Regulations 11 months ago

Apple’s iPhone 16 hits Indonesia stores after monthslong ban

The marketing and sale of iPhone 16 models was prohibited by the government in October over Apple’s failure to meet regulation requiring that 40 percent of smartphone components be made from local parts.

Editorial 1 year ago

A new world disorder

Indonesia, while it has been spared from Trump's crosshairs thus far, needs to start shoring up support and getting its house in order as the world descends into a new state of disorder.

Academia 1 year ago

The long fight against tobacco epidemic

Increased taxes on tobacco products to reduce their affordability remains the most cost-effective tool to reduce consumption.

Consumer Insights 1 year ago

iPhone 16 ban: National pride vs Apple obsession

The government’s ban on local sales of iPhone 16 has sparked a sense of nationalism among even the most loyal users, but not quite enough to make them switch to Android.

Academia 1 year ago

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Beyond iPhone sales ban: How Indonesia can foster sustainable growth

Relying solely on protectionist policies may bring quick wins but at the expense of long-term sustainability.

Society 1 year ago

Ministry to push social media protections ahead of age-limit law

On Monday, Communications and Digital Minister Meutya Hafid said the government planned to issue a regulation to set a minimum age for social media users, after discussing the proposal to protect children online with President Prabowo Subianto.

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