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The blessing and challenges of ‘mudik’: A reflection on Eid exodus
Academia 1 year ago

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The blessing and challenges of ‘mudik’: A reflection on Eid exodus

Mudik plays a crucial role in redistributing wealth from urban to rural areas, from major financial centers to smaller towns.
Swiftly swayed, not stirred
Editorial 2 years ago

Swiftly swayed, not stirred

With the region's heads of state getting involved in the controversy, we cannot help but wonder whether this Taylor Swift issue is threatening ASEAN unity.
Managing the risks of fintech student loans in Indonesia
Academia 2 years ago

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Managing the risks of fintech student loans in Indonesia

Universities and fintech platforms should collaborate to promote financial literacy among students, equipping them with the necessary knowledge and skills to manage their finances responsibly. 
Weaker consumption, exports bite Indonesia's 2023 economic growth
Economy 2 years ago

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Weaker consumption, exports bite Indonesia's 2023 economic growth

Indonesia’s economy expanded at a much slower rate last year, with weaker household spending and exports weighing on the country’s economic output.
Defense commitment: Between refocusing and rivalry
Academia 2 years ago

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Defense commitment: Between refocusing and rivalry

The Finance Ministry has emerged as the final hurdle in the budget approval process for the Defense Ministry, leading to unseen tensions between the two.
Debt is not just a number
Editorial 2 years ago

Debt is not just a number

The quality of spending largely determines whether a debt is sensible or not.
Spending discrepancy in Jakarta: Land of the rich, home of the poor
Economy 2 years ago

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Spending discrepancy in Jakarta: Land of the rich, home of the poor

Newly released data from Statistics Indonesia (BPS) reveal a deep discrepancy between the haves and the have-nots in Jakarta, given that the townspeople’s spending average sits far above national per-capita expenditure.
Indonesia's economic outlook and risks in 2024
Academia 2 years ago

Indonesia's economic outlook and risks in 2024

The World Bank projects robust growth for Indonesia next year, dipping slightly to 4.9 percent in 2024-2026 in a trend toward normalization following post-COVID recovery.
Indonesia must be prudent with military spending, Jokowi says
Politics 2 years ago

Indonesia must be prudent with military spending, Jokowi says

The country is seeking to modernise its military but has lagged its regional peers in recent years. 
Romance of the three kingdoms: China, Indonesia and the US
Academia 2 years ago

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Romance of the three kingdoms: China, Indonesia and the US

When speaking of balance of power as it pertains to the Indo-Pacific, it turns out that Indonesia forms the third point in a "love triangle" with China and the US.
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