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.
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Threat of ‘long Covid-19′ in children looms large
While studies conclude that the jury is still out on the prevalence of long Covid, an infection spike among minors could heighten risks.
Covid-19 survivors suffering from “brain fog” share their stories
For the tens of thousands of Indonesians recovering from Covid-19 infections, returning to normal life has proven slow and arduous.
Cyberattacks increasingly frequent, targeting critical groups in 2021: SAFEnet
As many as 193 digital attacks were recorded by SAFEnet in 2021, an increase of 38 percent from 147 attacks in 2020.
Surging import costs hit Indonesia’s food industry
The Food and Agriculture Organization’s food price index averaged at 125.8 points last year, 28.24 percent higher than in 2020.
“Jokowi” under pressure to publicly address proposals to extend his term
He has remained silent after the suggestion by political leaders, raising doubts about whether the proposal came from Jokowi himself.
‘Wayang kulit’ demonstrates Indonesia’s resilient culture
Wayang kulit, which was heavily influenced by Hindu culture, was immensely popular before Islam’s arrival to Java.
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.
G20 opportunity for Indonesia to set global trade reform direction
The G20 is the only group that can mobilize support from the world’s most powerful economies to reform institutions such as the WTO.
The silence of Bali
The island of Bali will turn to silence for 24 hours on March 4 when locals observe the four sobrieties of Nyepi, the Hindu Day of Silence.