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.
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How can Indonesia develop its digital diplomacy?
According to the Global Diplomacy Index 2019 by Lowy Institute, Indonesia ranks 21st globally and 5th among fellow Asian countries.
Indonesia and G-20: The opportunity to address food, nutrition and climate
All these issues revolve around the choices made by the world as to how food is produced, processed, distributed and consumed.
Singapore-Indonesia agreements reflect both sides’ interests as well as rights
Once ratified and implemented, they will allow bilateral relations to move forward, says Zakir Hussain.
Living with the virus or endemic graft
Corruption can also be endemic, and that is something Malaysians are living with; and it is beginning to make our country very sick.
Developed countries can’t get out of paying for climate impacts
The writer says the challenge is for leaders of developed countries to rise to the occasion.
Disconnect with developing world spells doom for current climate goals
The writer says environmental, social and governance models are not well understood in developing or even middle-income economies.
Banding together again over Myanmar crisis
Asean leaders have reiterated the importance of engaging with all parties involved in the crisis and should keep meeting till the issue is resolved.
A year on, why Biden is doing badly in the polls
The writer says Covid-19 is only a partial answer. There is also the fundamental question of voter expectations.
Jokowi should renegotiate Jakarta-Bandung train deal with Xi
People are concerned that the high-speed train project will plunge Indonesia into a "debt trap".