How do LNG subsidies affect public spending?
If subsidies continue to grow exponentially, the government may be forced to reallocate funds or resources from other economic activities or turn to borrowing funds.
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Hunger, food security, and land use
Regional development policies based on an integrated planning approach should aim to curtail the negative consequences of urban agglomeration and uneven growth.
Soaring utility bills
The government should strengthen support steps to deal with shock from higher utility bills.
How do we cope with high energy prices?
The government must extend generous support to poor and low-income families through targeted measures to shield them from the negative impact of high inflationary pressure due to…
Chairing Asean: What does it mean for Indonesia in 2023?
If Indonesia is able to navigate the geopolitical situation and create regional consensus, Indonesia could turn challenges into opportunities that will benefit not just itself,…
Why China may resort to more policy U-turns
China is no stranger to sudden major policy reversals such as the one on Covid-19. Pragmatism and party legitimacy are key drivers for the sudden changes.
By attacking Islamic symbols, extremists seek to legitimise violence and hate crimes against Muslims
The paper says Europe needs to counter the rampant Islamophobia, instead of shielding these mediaeval prejudices under the guise of free speech.
Biodiversity: Philippine’s most underutilized resource
The poor in rural and agricultural settings must be target beneficiaries of biodiversity cultivation and conservation programs.
Fixing pension crisis
Drastic reforms, realistic projections needed to prevent depletion of state pension fund.
The emerging age of ambiguity in the global order
The US and China will remain at the heart of a fluid international order, one in which the complexities of interdependence will make it increasingly difficult to neatly classify…