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Fishermen carry baskets on March 25, 2024, to their vessels in Labuan Bay in Pandeglang, Banten, to move their catch to a fish market.
Fishermen carry baskets on March 25, 2024, to their vessels in Labuan Bay in Pandeglang, Banten, to move their catch to a fish market.`
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Rethinking ocean finance

Humanity is not investing nearly enough in ocean sustainability.

3 minutes ago
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Bold reform and decisive policies to rejuvenate the textile industry

To restore industry competitiveness, what’s urgently needed is not just legislation, but also targeted action.

1 hour ago
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Analysis: Agrinas Palma shakes up leadership to undertake palm oil mission

State-owned palm oil producer PT Agrinas Palma Nusantara, established just last March through a spin-off from a state-owned construction firm to refocus on the agriculture sector, has unexpectedly restructured its board of directors (BoD) and board of commissioners (BoC). The leadership shake-up comes as the company carries a mandate to manage illegal palm oil plantations seized by the government. The confiscated land, which spans hundreds of thousands of hectares (ha), was taken from companies found to have violated laws such as the Forestry Law, including several prominent palm oil firms also active in downstream production.

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Discourse: There are more 1998 mass rape victims than recorded

The rewriting of history is always aimed at supporting the ruling, authoritarian government, as many cases around the world have shown, said former attorney general and human rights campaigner Marzuki Darusman.

2 hours ago
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Envoys matter

Diplomacy under the Trump administration requires grit and resolve and we are not that sure if and when Indroyono is confirmed, he will bring much to the table.

3 hours ago
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Indonesia Needs a National Nutrition Resilience Protocol

In a world marked by growing political instability, climate disruption, and volatile global trade, Indonesia’s food and nutrition security can no longer be left to chance.

17 hours ago
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Revising history: A return to an incomplete narrative?

The rewriting of national history is a calculated move to bolster an increasingly authoritarian government, as it relies solely on scholars and historians with ties to those in power.

1 day ago
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Why governing algorithmic politics in electoral law matters

Today, political consultants employ generative and predictive AI to process voter data and tailor campaign materials to support candidates. 

1 day ago
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Insight: Rethinking work: Driving sustainable growth in the digital age

The 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. 

1 week ago
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Insight: Innovations in managing and developing human capital

Over 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.

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Insight: AI and Efficiency: Sacrifices The Next Generation

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Insight: Securing a healthier future: The importance of Indonesia's plasma fractionation facility

The 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.

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Insight: Understanding sovereign wealth funds and their application in Indonesia

Toward 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).

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Beyond ASEAN centrality

A lack of unity may be what is wrong with ASEAN today

1 day ago
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Rainy days in July

The unseasonal heavy rains and the hydrometeorological disasters that followed were just more evidence that the climate crisis is real and affecting our lives.

3 days ago
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Prabowo’s diplomatic temptation

Prabowo should adhere to Indonesia's constitutional mandate of a "free and active" foreign policy and exercise caution and wisdom.

4 days ago
editorial

RI cannot solve US deficit

Washington needs to entice Indonesian investors to their country, but the threatening tone is likely to achieve the opposite. 

5 days ago
editorial

Small islands, big issue

The illegal sale of small islands is not always a matter of regulatory loopholes, but rather the result of a lack of awareness or even outright ignorance among locals as well as the government.

6 days ago
editorial

Quick-handed Danantara

Danantara was not created just to hand out lifelines, it was established to generate long-term returns for the country.

1 week ago
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Not just another ‘BRICS’ in the wall

We should take this as recognition of Indonesia’s position as a middle power, and hence its clout in influencing global development.

1 week ago

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