Establishing a state trading enterprise (STE) specifically to manage exports could help SMEs reach the global market and grow their businesses as key contributors to the economy.

Until recently, Statistics Indonesia (BPS) still relied on traditional censuses and surveys, causing the cost of making the right decisions to be relatively high and sometimes with a significant time delay.

Japan promotes cooperation on not only infrastructure but also improvements in living standards, environmental measures, reduction in disparities and human resource development.

Economic resilience, public welfare and geopolitical stability are inherently linked to Indonesia's energy security as it forges its transition toward cleaner energy use through a variety of strategic steps.

The recent reopening of a 2016 cold case in response to a resurgence of public interest via social media indicates that collaboration between the media, both social and traditional, the government and the public is essential to avoid “selective justice” as a result of virality.

It's rare for new doctors to move to places that don't offer a comparable quality of life, especially those who have furthered their education to become specialist doctors.

President Joko Jokowi Widodo is contemplating fielding his youngest son Kaesang Pangarep to run in the November gubernatorial election in Central Java, taking the war against his political mentor Megawati Sukarnoputri, the matron of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), to the next level. Central Java has always been a PDI-P stronghold.

The prolonged Israel-Palestine conflict has increasingly become a rallying cry for extremist groups worldwide, including in Indonesia, where a revolving door effect as a result of the 2018 Counterterrorism Law has contributed to recidivism and radicalization.

The increasing freedoms and flexibilities Saudi women enjoy today offers a few pertinent lessons in social practices and behavior with respect to religious practices.

In the United Kingdom, unlike in Indonesia, a director holds fiduciary duty toward the company, and the courts will trust that the director’s judgment is always taken in good faith and in the company’s best interests.

Because Indonesia's energy transition costs are higher than any group of countries can provide, to accelerate the energy transition, Indonesia needs a friendly, welcoming business environment where renewable projects can thrive.

Indonesia has an opportunity to wield its unique brand of nonaligned diplomacy in reducing tensions in the Indo-Pacific, especially in quelling NATO's potential expansion into the region, which is almost certain to only exacerbate the situation as shown by the prolonged war between Ukraine and Russia.

High-quality capital expenditure in infrastructure, health and education boosts growth even more than spending on current expenditure like subsidies.

History has shown the inextricable link between Indonesia’s struggle to gain recognition of its independence and the multilateral diplomatic efforts undertaken within the UN deliberations.

The results of the recent legislative election in France have wider relevance in the context of the EU's regional integration project with respect to ASEAN's vision of becoming a regional community.

The international grouping of major developed and developing countries needs to get back to basics in steering the global economy toward prosperity for all, lest it diminish into a mere geopolitical forum.

The social protection system provided by the state to assist informal workers from various elements remains insufficient.

Indonesia’s antitrust agency, the Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU), has accused e-commerce firm Shopee and tech giant Google of engaging in monopoly practices. Shopee, accused of monopolizing its courier services, has since closed its case by agreeing to make changes to its services. On the other hand, Google, accused of monopoly through its Google Play Billing (GPB) System, has only just entered its phase of court hearings.

Southeast Asia must remain open to all countries, ensuring respect from the competing great powers who view the region both as a thoroughfare and as an arena.

Expanding trade partnerships to non-traditional markets is a must as it will allow Indonesia to diversify its economy and reduce its reliance on major, established players

Incredibly, the indicator of high blood pressure is the single biggest global death risk, leading to almost 11 million deaths annually, causing 19 percent of all fatalities in the world.

While an independent agency to oversee data protection is yet to be established as mandated in the PDP Law, ensuring that this institution is truly independent from external interests and influences is vital to protecting citizens' personal data.

The recent cyberattack on a national data center shines a harsh light on the loopholes in their procurement process, including an indemnification clause in the PDP Law to cover data loss.

The government's plan to impose a 200 percent tariff across the board on Chinese imports, while protecting domestic industries, risks unraveling its thread in the global political economic tapestry.

China's dual initiative toward a Shared Future for Mankind harnesses the "Bandung spirit" of nearly 70 years ago that urged Asian and African countries to work together collectively in their quest for socioeconomic advancement and cultural identity, but this time toward facing the challenges that lie ahead in the contemporary global landscape.

Surveys may put former Jakarta governor Anies Baswedan as the most popular figure if he runs for reelection for the same job in November, but he will not win it, and may not even be able to contest it, if President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has anything to do with it.

Indonesia has slipped two spots in as many years in the EIU's Democracy Index, scoring lowest in political culture and civil liberties, which suggests that its educational institutions and government leaders should make concentrated efforts to improve political education and democratic lawmaking.

Diplomatic finesse in addressing its neighbors' safety and security concerns is essential as Indonesia advances its nuclear ambitions to benefit both itself and the region.

As with many of its ASEAN neighbors, Malaysia is navigating fierce competition for FDIs to develop the country while skirting US-Chinese trade tensions sin the wider Indo-Pacific.

Global subsidies for fishing have proven to be a major cause of overfishing and overcapacity (OFOC) in global fisheries.