Why “Black” Needs to Go “Green”: Is It Imperative that Indonesian Coal Mining Players Increase Focus on Decarbonization and Broader ESG?
The global coal mining industry has been facing increasing pressure from all fronts to decarbonize. The time for Indonesia is coming.
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The Story of the Ulmas’ Martyrdom Should Be Known Worldwide
Before the outbreak of the Second World War, Poland was home to a very large Jewish community.
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Unlocking Indonesia’s Digital Economy Potential with AI and Digital Skilling
Indonesia is the largest digital economy in ASEAN, and further growth of up to $2.8 trillion is expected by 2040.
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Improving Health and Reducing Health Risks Requires Ideal Body Composition, Not Just Weight
Focusing on body composition is a better way to maintain good health.
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A Journey Towards Indonesia’s Higher Economic Growth
Despite a rocky journey over the past decade, there have been remarkable milestones in some development aspects.
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Empowering ASEAN MSMEs to Embrace Circular Economy
ASEAN says it is committed to promoting circularity in MSMEs across the region.
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ASEAN Between the US and China
For ASEAN member states, decoupling the American and European economies from China is not an option.
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Inclusive ASEAN: Women, Young, and People with Disabilities
In Indonesia, only 25% of high-paid managerial and supervisory jobs are held by women, and even in these fields, women remain underpaid.
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ASEAN's Next Target: Digital Economic Community
The shift in digital technology has changed the focus on goods and services trade from what is traded to how it is traded.
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Solving the Plastic Pollution Crisis Begins at Home, but Will Require Global Support
There is no shortage of local start-ups and SMEs in waste management and recycling; they need support to develop expertise and scale.
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Strengthening Regional and International Cooperation in Financing Clean Energy in Asean Post-Crisis
As Asean races against time to catch up with the clean energy targets, there is an urgent need to accelerate the clean energy transition.
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Corporate Indonesia at the Center of Our Shared Net-Zero Ambitions and Green Growth
Indonesian companies will take center stage in the net-zero transition with major economic opportunities through green growth.
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Understanding Indonesia’s Plastic Circularity Opportunity
Indonesia has the potential to become a major gateway in an essential transition to more circular plastic economies.
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Can ASEAN be an Epicentrum of Growth?
The region has recorded average economic growth of 5 percent, amongst the highest in the world from 2000-2022.
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Transnational Education: An Opportunity for Indonesia's Future
Indonesia is a relative newcomer in embracing transnational education compared to other Asean countries such as Malaysia and Singapore.
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The Global Water Crisis Needs Our Accelerated Action on All Fronts
Billions of people still lack safe water facilities as climate change amplifies water-related extremes globally.
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Digital Transformation to Potentially Double Indonesia’s Trade Sector Growth
A digital transformation will significantly impact GDP and lead to national digital trade growth in gross merchandise value.
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Russia’s War of Aggression Against Ukraine, One Year On
Russia’s war in Ukraine is an alarm bell for all democratic countries, that nurtures the UN Charter, democracy, and civil liberties.
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Five Lessons Following One Year of War
Ukraine is fighting not only for its own sovereignty but also for the security of the entire continent.
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EU-Indonesia CEPA and Diplomatic Pathways for Beneficial Trade
EU and Jakarta must take a prudent approach and develop a substantive diplomatic pathway that would include resolving long-standing issues.
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