Russian oil for South Asia
The most significant fallout of the Russia-Ukraine war was its impact on the energy market and South Asia was no exception, says the writer.
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Space economy is the future, but can Indonesia realize it?
Indonesia's proximity to the equator makes the location advantageous for those wishing to launch rockets and place satellites in Earth orbit, say the writers.
Will the Silicon Valley Bank collapse trigger a global financial crisis?
Unlike in 2008, the US FDIC has all the tools it needs now to arrange on orderly liquidation of a conventional bank like SVB, says the writer.
Biden, Sunak, Albanese go fishing in murky waters
It will now be hard for Australia to stay out of a military conflict, says the writer.
How China lost Asia to the US
The Philippines is gradually becoming a key hub of military cooperation among Southeast Asia’s democracies. This affords the US important strategic benefits - for which China…
Reform to build China into IP powerhouse
The role of intellectual property has become important for the development of the digital economy and emerging technologies, says the writer.
Zuckerberg steals the KPK’s thunder in Indonesia’s fight against graft
The nation has a moral obligation to thank Zuckerberg because his technology has provided the people an effective tool to humiliate corrupt officials.
New beginnings in West Asia
With US influence receding, Chinese presence bounced back as gulf countries joined its Belt and Road Initiative.
Why the Bangladesh’s draft Data Protection Act is concerning
With free access to sensitive data, law enforcement forces will make the country's digital arena a toxic breeding ground in the name of state interests.
The shadow over solar power
The main problem facing Indonesia is the conflict of interests of the debt-ridden electricity monopoly (state electricity company PLN).