What does the 20th CCP National Congress mean for Indonesia?
The uncomfortable truth pundits need to realize and live with is that China is seeking influence commensurate with its size.
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Inflation surprisingly drops as food prices cool down
Indonesia has so far been spared the much-faster increase in consumer prices experienced in many developed economies.
Asean populace has not learned to fully trust China: Survey
Beijing’s response to some of the region’s most pressing issues, such as the South China Sea, have been cited as the primary reason for anxiety.
G-20 needs to advance global sustainability standard for vegetable oils
The sustainability of palm oil is predominantly treated from an environmentalist perspective and often disqualified in an absolute way as not sustainable.
Makassar, Banjarmasin, Batam experience most ‘climate shifts’: Report
The report also noted that areas that experienced high levels of shifts tended to be locations close to the equator and the coasts.
Caring for mangroves is just as important as restoring them: Experts
Keeping existing ones intact could keep even up to 32 million tonnes from being emitted per year until 2030.
Indonesia introduces three baby-step methods to axe coal plants
The current backbone of the country’s power generation – the long-remaining lifespan of coal plants – is the key hurdle to reach net-zero emissions goal.
Iran’s situation is a warning against hijab mandates: Experts
They also argued that many parallels can be drawn between the incident in Iran and the increasingly repressive social trend against unveiled women and girls in Indonesia.
Indonesia’s purchase of US fighter jets remains in negotiation
The Pentagon had announced in February that the US State Department has approved the potential sale of up to 36 F-15ID fighter jets and related equipment.
TJP Documentaries: How furries survive in conservative Indonesia
Furries are often misjudged as sexual deviants and “freaks” for the unique lifestyle that has given them a sense of freedom.