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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 agoPublic 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 agoIf 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 agoThe 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 agoWhile 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 agoToday, energy policy is investment policy, and Indonesia risks being left behind.
1 day agoToday’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 agoAlmost 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 agoWhile 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 agoDecent 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 agoReintegration of high-profile extremists requires tailored programs addressing historical authority, relational networks and psychological needs.
3 days agoBeyond 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 agoKeeping 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 agoProvinces such as Yogyakarta, East Java, and Bali report among the lowest farmer daily incomes, despite their reputations as cultural and agricultural centers.
4 days agoIn the UN General Assembly, Palestine may win overwhelming support. In the Security Council, one raised hand is enough to block it.
4 days agoStrong 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 agoThe 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 agoConcentrating public assets in a single body like Danantara without adequate oversight invites corruption, conflicts of interest and a decrease in transparency.
4 days agoWhile 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 agoIndonesia 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 agoSince 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 agoEngaging both caseworkers and former terrorists in intervention and rehabilitation programs are key to effective de-radicalization efforts.
5 days agoBanking liquidity in Indonesia is abundant, but without market certainty the funds risk staying idle
5 days agoIndonesia 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 agoIran 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 agoIn 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 agoWhen 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 agoWhen 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
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