Peace on the G-20 agenda
The G20 cannot skirt the conflict and its impact on the global economy. Indonesia should make Ukraine a central part of discussions at the forum and should not exclude or expel…
Indonesia
Politicians, experts question Luhut’s claims on longer term for Jokowi
Talks of an extension of Jokowi’s term reignited when National Awakening Party chairman Muhaimin Iskandar said in late February that the 2024 general election should be…
Indonesia’s cooking oil prices still high despite govt intervention
With Idul Fitri holidays – when household spending usually soars – only two months away, the cooking oil debacle must be addressed as soon as possible.
Indonesia’s photo colorization enthusiasts bring history to life
Two colorization enthusiasts are restoring life to old pictures in a bid to get people talking about and learning from history.
Jokowi’s dream of a new capital city takes a step closer to reality
The project is meant to alleviate the excessive burden borne by Jakarta by shifting the headquarters of various government ministries and institutions, as well as diplomatic…
Jokowi lays symbolic foundation for new capital
The ceremony was held at the Kilometer Zero site at the new capital, where each provincial governor or their representative took turns in adding soil and water to a gold-plated…
Jokowi raises alarm on domestic inflation amid Ukraine crisis
The government has upheld price limits on goods such as cooking oil, while subsidizing cooking gas and fuel; but Jokowi admitted that holding onto these prices was becoming…
Indonesia’s quest for digital might fast, but not hungry for success
The Digital Competitiveness Index shows that the Indonesian digital economy is growing fast, but the country’s shortfalls relative to its ASEAN neighbors carry real implications.
High oil prices put new strains on Indonesia’s state budget
Global oil prices are one of six fundamental macroeconomic assumptions used to compile the state budget. These assumptions also include inflation and oil and gas production…
Indonesia seeks to keep Ukraine conflict off G-20 agenda
Indonesia’s G20 co-sherpa said Jakarta would remain focused on its priorities, namely global health architecture, a sustainable energy transition and digital transformation.