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Economy 2 months ago

Consumption is picking up, stability is yet to follow

The past three years show that Indonesia’s consumption has moved through distinct phases, shaped not only by how much people spend, but by how they choose to spend it.

Economy 3 months ago

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Measly pay rises drive young Indonesians into second jobs

For many workers, one income stream is not enough to cover rising living costs and ensure financial stability.

FEATURES 3 months ago

The case for Gen Z: What we want isn’t much, it’s realistic

Blamed for being entitled, praised for being bold, Gen Z is just trying to survive in the grim economy they inherited.

Asia & Pacific 4 months ago

Thailand's ex-PM Paetongtarn quits as party leader

Paetongtarn, 39, served less than a year as prime minister before being sacked by a court in August over an ethics breach related to her handling of a border dispute with Cambodia.

Academia 4 months ago

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The narrative battle of youths for Indonesia’s future

On social media, the riots were remembered less for their casualties or property damage than for the narratives that crystallized around them.

Academia 5 months ago

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Affan’s tragedy reveals that millions of young Indonesians remain expendable

Development plans like the Long-term National Development Plan (RJPN) 2025-2045 often frame young people as economic and state instruments, valued for future productivity and conformity to state-approved personas.

Editorial 6 months ago

Nightlife's healthier makeover

The growing focus on healthier living is evident among Gen Z and millennials across Jakarta and the Asia-Pacific region, with more in this demographic choosing to spend their nights at gyms or stadiums rather than bars and amusement centers.

Academia 7 months ago

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Indonesia: Seizing the demographic bonus amid a shrinking middle class

The trending #KaburAjaDulu hashtag indicates that Indonesia needs to deploy targeted action in professional education, job creation and women's economic empowerment to counter the phenomenon of a shrinking middle class and take full advantage of its demographic dividend.

FEATURES 7 months ago

Are younger workers getting something right about work?

As micro-retirements gain traction, Gen Z and young millennials are challenging traditional ideas of ambition, success and when it’s okay to pause.

Academia 8 months ago

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Navigating religious harmony in the age of social media

Nearly 30 percent of Indonesians, especially Gen Z and Millennial cohorts, now access religious knowledge primarily through digital platforms, including social media, streaming sermons and online preachers.

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