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View all search resultsThe initiatives in Singapore and Malaysia to protect gig workers can act as a model for emerging economies to regulate platform labor.
14 hours agoOnce seen as protectors of the people, the police now increasingly appear aligned with elite interests.
15 hours agoSingapore can retain its top spot in world safety rankings even if it reduces its use of capital punishment.
16 hours agoWhile China has a strategic planning process, the US has neither a plan nor a strategy.
17 hours agoWhile the official spin on debt and deficit ratios sound reassuring, the reality is that state revenues are shrinking, debt service is rising and institutions are bending under political pressure.
18 hours agoDigital journalism practices today more than just annoy readers, they corrode democracy by replacing nuanced, fact-based reporting with emotionally charged content that leaves citizens less informed and more polarized.
19 hours agoThe government is accelerating funding mechanisms to secure Indonesia’s food, energy and water needs, but the latest regulatory changes raise concerns about oversight and potential misuse. On Sept. 22, the Government Procurement Agency (LKPP) issued Regulation No. 3/2025 on Guidelines for Procurement of Goods from Completed Works in the Development of Self-Sufficiency Areas. Under the new regulation, vendors are no longer required to undergo electronic bidding or conduct feasibility studies, a change that enables faster disbursement of funds but increases the risk of inefficiency and misuse.
19 hours agoConcentrating vast public wealth in one body without strong oversight is a recipe for corruption, conflict of interest and declining transparency.
20 hours agoRajesh said Diageo not only wanted to be the best performing company, but also the most trusted and most respected company to achieve sustainable growth.
8 months agoThe digital age has redefined how we live, communicate and work, but perhaps nowhere is this shift more critical than in the field of medicine and public health. As healthcare systems integrate digital technologies, the traditional roles of medical professionals are being reshaped.
2 months agoOver the past few years, the role of human resources (HR) has expanded far beyond administrative tasks. HR professionals today are expected to drive innovation, enhance the employee experience and align people strategies with business goals. With the help of technology, these responsibilities have become more manageable, and in many ways, more impactful.
3 months agoIntroduction: From One Disruption to Another
3 months agoThe global health crisis brought on by COVID-19 tested healthcare systems worldwide, and Indonesia was no exception. As one of the world’s most populous nations, the nation faced immense challenges yet demonstrated resilience and adaptability in navigating the pandemic.
9 months agoToward the end of 2020, amid a world grappling with unprecedented challenges, Indonesia took a bold step in securing its economic future: establishing its first sovereign wealth fund (SWF), the Indonesia Investment Authority (INA).
1 year agoConcentrating vast public wealth in one body without strong oversight is a recipe for corruption, conflict of interest and declining transparency.
20 hours agoWe must use current momentum to push for a lasting solution that recognizes and guarantees the sovereignty of the two states, Israel and Palestine, coexisting side by side.
1 day agoThe "normal" level of congestion in Greater Jakarta is already worse than in most other major cities, causing at least Rp 100 trillion (US$6 billion) in direct and indirect economic losses per year.
3 days agoRealpolitik dictates that Indonesia cannot be too rigid on its principles against Israel; a certain level of flexibility is required.
4 days agoIt is finally done; Indonesia and the European Union have agreed on a free trade pact that had been in the making for more than a decade.
5 days agoWithout substantial changes, the bill's passage risks having only a minimal impact. It could even create new opportunities for corrupt law enforcers to abuse it for personal or political gain.
6 days agoFlashy devices often end up unused or misused in schools with no technical support, little training and no curriculum integration.
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