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…
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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.
Reversing the great resignation: What employees in Indonesia really want
Although nine in 10 employees said they are motivated and proud of what they do, only 67 percent indicated they are likely to stay in their jobs in a survey of over 23,200…
The Metaverse and its unfolding story
The metaverse will arguably allow us not only to expand the production and sale of products and services, but also to keep pace with ever-changing technologies and trends.
Jokowi taps professionals to lead Indonesia’s capital relocation
Analysts said Jokowi’s pick of professionals to lead the authority was aimed at ensuring that the newly formed authority would be free from politicization.
Indonesia’s religious affairs minister accused of insulting Islam
His progressive policies have been met with various pushbacks from different groups, not least because of his choice of words.