# commentary

Unleashing 5G Potentials to Propel Indonesian Digital Transformation

5G's higher bandwidth, reliability, and lower latency allow businesses to deploy data-driven technologies like IoT and AI.
Opinion Feb 7, 2022 | 10:19 am

Holistic, Tailored Solutions Place a Safer Climate Within Reach

ADB has committed to increasing our own climate finance allocation to $100 billion cumulatively from 2019 to 2030.
Opinion Dec 1, 2021 | 1:47 pm

Carbon Transition Presents Opportunity for Transformation and Growth

The carbon transition is accelerating, and every company needs to play a role.
Opinion Jul 27, 2021 | 5:18 pm

Red Packets: The Starting Line for Children’s Financial Education

Growing up in a cashless society with fewer opportunities to handle banknotes makes it harder for children to understand money.
Opinion Feb 19, 2021 | 4:43 pm

M-Commerce: How Fashion Is Leveraging Tech to Attract Millennials, Gen-Zs

The social aspect of trading, environmental consciousness, and the opportunities to make money is driving fashion reselling trend.
Opinion Feb 5, 2021 | 5:16 pm

Boosting Women Is Fundamental to Indonesia’s Digital Opportunity

Boosting women in technology in Indonesia offers an invaluable opportunity to unlock a wider talent pool that can drive Indonesia forward.
Opinion Nov 12, 2020 | 2:03 pm

Reimagining Indonesia’s Healthcare With Telemedicine

Driven by a shortage of professionals and the lack of medical care in rural areas, telemedicine providers have popped up in Indonesia.
Opinion Nov 9, 2020 | 2:16 pm

Covid-19 and the Rule of Law

Some states may be utilizing emergency powers to consolidate executive authority at the expense of the rule of law
Opinion Jul 6, 2020 | 3:25 am

Opinions Should Never Be Dressed Up as Scientific Fact: Indonesian Media and Disinformation

Indonesian media should promote only articles that are supported by empirical data and valid evidence.
Opinion Feb 25, 2020 | 2:24 pm

Cancer, Heart and Kidney Problems Eat Up Most of BPJS Kesehatan Budget

Expensive care for cancer patients contributes a substantial amount to the state health insurer's deficit.
Opinion Sep 5, 2019 | 11:40 pm

Taking a Stand for Palm Oil Workers

The government must seek progressive reforms to improve welfare for palm oil workers.
Opinion May 8, 2019 | 12:00 am

HSBC and Yves Bouvier's Freeport: Can Singapore Avoid the Global Crackdown?

The global crackdown on tax havens will reach Singapore and may become a turning point for the city-state's economy, writes Hrishikesh Dubey
Opinion Apr 24, 2019 | 3:53 pm

Jokowi Is Favorite, but Prabowo Could Still Pip Him to the Post

Jokowi is favorite to win the presidential election, but data suggest Prabowo may overcome lackluster poll results to give him a close race.
Opinion Apr 4, 2019 | 7:59 pm

How Mobile Learning Can Boost Indonesia’s Workforce

Indonesian workers are much more used to reading from a smartphone screen than they are from a book.
Opinion Apr 3, 2019 | 6:25 pm

Disability Issue Absent From Vice-Presidential Debate

Indonesia needs a leader willing to broaden the narrative to include people with disabilities, writes Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat.
Opinion Mar 30, 2019 | 10:12 am

Vice-Presidential Debate Serves as Perfect Opportunity to Talk About Stunting

Sunday's debate between Sandiaga Uno and Ma'ruf Amin will set the tone on how Indonesia will approach the issue of stunting in children.
Opinion Mar 17, 2019 | 2:54 pm

The Problem With Promoting Indonesian Literature Abroad?: A Simplistic White Gaze

Indonesian writers have been represented by white middlemen in the international stage. But do we really need them?
Lifestyle Mar 5, 2019 | 4:31 pm

The Problem With Promoting Indonesian Literature Abroad?: A Simplistic White Gaze

Indonesian writers have been represented by white middlemen in the international stage. But do we really need them?
Lifestyle Mar 5, 2019 | 4:31 pm

Commentary: East Can Meet West on Palm Oil Controversy

A new, cooperative approach that engages all stakeholders is required to ensure the sustainability of palm oil, writes Rizal Algamar.
Opinion Feb 13, 2019 | 9:42 am

Commentary: Indonesia’s Catch-Up Growth and the Next Great Leveler

Artificial intelligence is the next great leveler, which will tilt the global economic balance of power in the winner's favor.
Business Feb 4, 2019 | 9:56 am