Advancing Indonesia’s carbon market agenda
Placing a price on carbon emissions is essential if Indonesia and the rest of the world are to meet their climate ambitions.
The impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on Indonesia’s economy
Indonesia cannot insulate itself from the worldwide inflationary trend because the current inflation is a global phenomenon.
The day after the day after Russia’s invasion
The writer says a new chapter in geopolitics and economics will unfold.
Can virtual labour mobility heal scars of Indonesia’s youth job insecurity?
The writers say a labor market crisis is looming for the next generation if unemployment and job insecurity are overlooked.
Russian invasion could cripple global economy
The writer says the risks of higher inflation and lower growth remain despite some signs of recovery.
China’s proposal for a metro rail line and unanswered questions
The proposal for a metro rail line in Chattogram entails reclaiming land from the sea to build a 60-square km "smart city" in exchange for a share of the latter.
Tapping on China’s holiday consumption potential
The total retail sales of consumer goods increased 7.09% in 2021 compared with 2019, while online consumption grew 26.8%.
Why cheap cooking oil comes at a high price
An economist will tell you that any form of subsidy is essentially bad for the economy, in more ways than one.
Countries borrowed massively and the world is now deeper in debt
Supply chain issues, rising oil prices, possible wage increase pressures - all mean that economists' crystal balls are getting cloudier than ever
Justifying Indonesia’s coal export ban
Coal producers have preferred exporting coal due the gap between global coal prices and the price set to supply coal to the state.