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Rights on demand: Asia’s gig economy gets a legal upgrade

The initiatives in Singapore and Malaysia to protect gig workers can act as a model for emerging economies to regulate platform labor.

14 hours ago
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National Police: Guardians of the people or protectors of power?

Once seen as protectors of the people, the police now increasingly appear aligned with elite interests. ...

15 hours ago
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After 11 executions, will Singapore embrace a more humane policy?

Singapore can retain its top spot in world safety rankings even if it reduces its use of capital punishment.  ...

16 hours ago

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Police, democracy, and the paradox of delayed reform

Public surveys confirm that the majority of respondents believed bribery existed within the police force, with many reporting direct experience or knowledge of the practice.

1 day ago
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Excellent UN speech, but poor text muddles the message

If there is clear proof of the incompetence surrounding President Prabowo Subianto, it lies in the poor structure and wording of his speech at the United Nations General Assembly just last week.

1 day ago
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How a manga flag turned into resistance symbol

The spread of the Jolly Roger of the Straw Hats Pirates is an example of how Gen Z is reshaping the cultural vocabulary of dissent.

1 day ago
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Using the Dirty Dozen to track global energy emissions potential

While China has been the chief driver of energy emissions so far this century, other nations including India, Indonesia and Vietnam will play a key role in determining future pollution trends.

1 day ago
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To stay competitive, Indonesia must prioritize renewables

Today, energy policy is investment policy, and Indonesia risks being left behind.

1 day ago
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Indonesia calls for justice, peace, and inclusive global leadership at UNGA comeback

Today’s global landscape is more complex than ever, characterized by turbulent challenges and unpredictable storms that no nation can face alone. However, the persistence of unilateralism, where countries act based on narrow self-interest without regard for international law, poses a serious threat to global peace and stability. Such actions undermine the principles of multilateralism, weaken international institutions and erode trust among nations.

3 days ago
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What President Prabowo misses by skipping South Korea and Japan

Almost a year since he took office in October 2024, Prabowo has visited Beijing twice but has yet to make state visits to either Seoul or Tokyo, which has raised diplomatic eyebrows over his bilateral stance regarding those two Asian powerhouses and key trading partners.

4 days ago
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Prabowo’s peacekeeping pledge: A turning point for democracy?

While skeptics might look askance at Prabowo's peacekeeping commitment, conveyed in his speech at the 80th UN General Assembly, this presents a chance for Indonesia to not only contribute to global stability but also to reshape the culture of both the TNI and the National Police as guardians of democracy.

3 days ago
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Social justice, the key to shared prosperity

Decent work is more than making a living: it is a barometer of how well we are doing in society as a whole, including health, education, equality and responsible consumption and production. 

3 days ago
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JI leader release: A test for reintegration strategy

Reintegration of high-profile extremists requires tailored programs addressing historical authority, relational networks and psychological needs. 

3 days ago
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Statistics can't cry, but farmers can

Beyond the figures and policies, humankind must come together in a collective vision that dares to look hard at the existential dilemma at the core of the climate crisis, and thereby love ourselves and our planet better.

3 days ago
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In search of neutral ground for a fractured UN

Keeping the UN in New York now risks turning its headquarters into a relic of past American aspirations, but where some voices remain privileged, others silenced and most go unheard.

4 days ago
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Food sovereignty on fragile ground: The unfinished agrarian promise

Provinces such as Yogyakarta, East Java, and Bali report among the lowest farmer daily incomes, despite their reputations as cultural and agricultural centers. 

4 days ago
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Recognition of Palestine and the distance to reality

In the UN General Assembly, Palestine may win overwhelming support. In the Security Council, one raised hand is enough to block it. 

4 days ago
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What the Doha summit revealed about the OIC

Strong words from top leaders but few enforceable steps has characterized the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation for the last five decades. Why does it still matter?

4 days ago
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What the WTO’s deal to curb fisheries subsidies means

The landmark WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, which entered into force on Sept. 15 after a quarter century of negotiations, is only the beginning in tackling harmful subsidies toward ensuring sustainability of fish stocks, coastal communities and the planet's oceans.

4 days ago
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The Danantara bill and the uncertain future of SOEs Ministry

Concentrating public assets in a single body like Danantara without adequate oversight invites corruption, conflicts of interest and a decrease in transparency.

4 days ago
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From Brussels to Bali: Seizing the prosperous promise of the IEU-CEPA

While Tuesday's signing of the IEU-CEPA is certainly a milestone, unlocking the agreement's tremendous opportunities requires a stronger business environment through broad reforms at home.

5 days ago
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The United Nations at 80: Toward a reborn multilateralism

Indonesia has shown the capacity to play a bridging role when polarization of interests is manifested between the developed and developing worlds, and between the Global North and the Global South.

5 days ago
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Collective action urgently needed for water security in Indonesia

Since everyone uses water, it is fair to argue that everyone must be responsible for water conservation and ensuring the well-being of current and future generations.

5 days ago
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Can violent extremists be de-radicalized?

Engaging both caseworkers and former terrorists in intervention and rehabilitation programs are key to effective de-radicalization efforts.

5 days ago
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Banks are flush with cash, but who will take the loans?

Banking liquidity in Indonesia is abundant, but without market certainty the funds risk staying idle

5 days ago
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The IPO question: Fostering competition through regulatory reforms

Indonesia needs coordinated systematic reform to transform its capital markets from a collection of well-intentioned programs into an ecosystem that can facilitate enterprises’ journey from early stage ventures into sustainable public companies.

1 week ago
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Against the misuse of the snapback mechanism

Iran remains steadfast in asserting its inalienable right to the peaceful use of nuclear energy under the NPT, while at the same time declaring its readiness to engage in constructive and meaningful dialogue. 

6 days ago
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Finance ministers and the beautiful game

In soccer terms, finance ministers' strength lies in their ability to connect the lines, distribute the ball and ensure that the team moves in a coordinated way.

6 days ago
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What a mission-oriented approach to school meals could do

When designed properly, school meals represent a powerful opportunity to transform entire food systems, achieve zero hunger, drive economic growth and advance climate and environmental goals.

6 days ago
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Free meals program is feeding children, but also making them sick

When hundreds of children fall sick at once, families lose faith not only in the free meal program but in the state’s ability to safeguard their health

6 days ago

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