While it is understandable for authorities to require banks to disclose their secrets in the public interest, the increasing frequency of cyber incidents underscores the need for caution

The IFC has highlighted that India’s GDP grew by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 7 percent between 2005 and 2019, whereas the emissions grew at a CAGR of about 4 percent.

A ministerial regulation issued this year has revoked a previous rule mandating the Indonesian Scout Movement as a extracurricular activity, when scouting plays a vital role in instilling civic virtues in young people and therefore contributes to producing future generations of upstanding leaders that can develop Indonesian democracy.

Should the issue of costly and slow broadband internet lead to continued limited internet data consumption, the digital divide in Indonesia is likely to widen further.

Public interests are often overlooked in favor of satisfying group or personal egos, which is why many policies and state practices become mere formalities, ineffective and off-target.

A hydropower project reportedly requires 16 types of permits, including a consent statement from residents and an environmental impact analysis (Amdal), notorious for taking years to issue.

The Sei Mangkei SEZ is a model of a palm oil industry that produces fewer carbon emissions than Indonesia's existing industry players.

The problem with REITs in Indonesia is that they have the obligations of a REIT but do not have the privileges. 

About 120 million people, 40 percent of the total population, still live near the poverty line, meaning that they are prone to falling into poverty at the slightest decline in economic conditions.

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has been trying to facilitate a smooth transition of power for his successor Prabowo Subianto by various means, but accommodating Prabowo’s signature programs in the 2025 budget has proven to be the most challenging considering the narrowing fiscal space and economic deceleration.

Even in a mixed presidential-parliamentary system like ours, there’s nothing in the president’s job description that would allow him or her to replace the leader of an independent political party.

Urgent reforms for MDBs are needed to enhance their effectiveness in achieving SDGs and tackling global and regional issues.

We need a sharp change in direction to fund green energy alternatives, research and development, because the way most policies are trying to direct the much-hyped energy transition is neither achievable, affordable nor realistic.

Indonesia's strategic pivot from coal to LNG and renewable energy sources represents a critical step toward achieving its net-zero emissions goal by 2060.

For PDI-P, embracing Anies would be advantageous. It would not only consolidate its presence in Jakarta but also increase its chance to win other gubernatorial elections in Java, and set the stage for a comeback in the 2029 elections.

The value of time will increase further when it takes a long time before the vessel can be unloaded at the destination ports.

While there have been efforts to integrate financial literacy into the school curriculum, these are often limited and not sufficiently practical.

Care work should be a productive activity that reduces women’s burden and be redistributed to other family members, employers and the government.

Prabowo should consider revisiting the scale of Indonesia's diplomatic presence in Africa to reflect the magnitude of Indonesia’s interests.

Prabowo and his foreign policy team need to make Indonesia and ASEAN effective and respected actors in the Indo-Pacific, the Atlantic, the Americas, Africa and, most importantly, in the world’s oldest civilization and epicentrum, the Middle East

As many as 60 percent of medical tourists stated they had experienced a misdiagnosis at a domestic hospital. This situation forced them look for better and more reliable medical services abroad, a report says.

With over two months still to go until his inauguration in October, president-elect Prabowo Subianto has nonetheless established good rapport with President Vladimir Putin, setting the tone for Indonesia-Russia bilateral ties during his Moscow visit early this month. During their meeting, Prabowo described Russia as a “great friend” and discussed the possibility of various cooperations.

Public awareness campaigns highlighting the benefits of refillable cosmetics and sustainable practices can drive consumer demand for such products.

In addition to defense, Prabowo has indicated his interest in reviving and expanding Indonesia's role in peacebuilding, but treading this path requires several preparatory steps.

The recent developments in Bangladesh, which culminated this week in autocrat Sheikh Hasina’s ouster and fleeing the country, is a cautionary tale and a lesson for regimes in the Asia-Pacific that continue to ignore the intangible values of democracy and human rights.

ASEAN and Korea are stable partners for each other, particularly in the context of the current era, which is characterized by a heightened level of competition and global uncertainties.

Healthy competition forces airlines to innovate; business models are developing, ranging from selling extra legroom, hotel rooms, car rentals, and developing super apps.