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Economy 2 years ago
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Financial advisors pour cold water on Indonesians' FIRE plans
While many Indonesians might aspire to achieving financial freedom and early retirement, achieving FIRE remains out of reach due to various factors including minimum wage earnings, familial obligations, poor financial management and societal pressures.
Opinion 3 years ago
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Analysis: Digital rupiah to pressure electric money and digital wallet dominance
Ever since Bank Indonesia (BI) announced their intent to to create a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in July, everyone voiced concern regarding the risk of the monetary authority becoming a competitor to digital wallet services. Last week, the central bank finally published their white paper on how they will be implementing the new digital rupiah, as well as addressing concerns from businesses and consumers.
Economy 3 years ago
Pakistan's financing needs fully met for this year, says central bank
Fears have risen about Pakistan's stuttering economy as its currency fell nearly 8 percent against the US dollar in the last trading week, while the country's forex reserves stand below $10 billion with inflation at the highest in more than a decade.
Lifestyle 3 years ago
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Debt collectors: The other side of a misunderstood occupation
Due to its association with violence, debt collecting is arguably one of the most vilified professions. Forced confiscation by debt collectors is a story one often hears. That being said, behind the job are people trying to survive and feed their families.
Academia 3 years ago
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Early 2024 presidential scuffle feels like Christmas in July
Candidates simply want to impress people with their appearance, rather than offering their platforms to the public, because based on experience, serangan fajar (predawn attack or distribution of cash hours before the voting begins) often proves effective in winning votes.
Academia 4 years ago
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Racial apartheid continues, targeting Indonesian war victims
In October 2021, under the banner of “collective recognition”, the Dutch government announced that in the coming four years, they would allocate 20.4 million euro (US$23.36 million) in a show of appreciation for the Indische gemeenschap (Indies community) and to highlight their special place in Dutch society.
