Indonesia’s Path to Eliminating Cervical Cancer Could Offer a Model for Asia
Indonesia has shown cervical cancer elimination is within reach. The region should follow its lead and invest in proven solutions.
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The Final Days of World War II: The Defeat and Surrender of Japan
The defeat and surrender of Japan in 1945 ended World War II in Asia-Pacific, following years of war, occupation and suffering.
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The Price We Pay for Proving Ourselves
Ambition can drive achievement, but when success becomes a way to prove our worth, it can limit learning, leadership and growth.
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What Indonesian Consumers Reveal in Uncertain Times
The lesson was important: consumers do not always need a new product. Sometimes they need a new reason to choose an existing one.
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Indonesia Is Copying Brazil’s Biofuel Success, But Missing the Point
Indonesia should learn from Brazil’s institutions, not copy its biofuel strategy, as it builds a more resilient energy transition.
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Prabowo Called China’s AAA Bond Rating ‘World Recognition.’ It Isn’t
Indonesia’s AAA-rated Panda Bonds are a financial success, but the rating does not reflect the country’s overall creditworthiness.
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The Gen Z Trap: What Brands Risk Forgetting About Human Nature
Generations change, but human needs endure. Brands that understand this can build relevance across generations.
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East Asia’s Next Growth Model: How to Grow Better, Not Just Faster
While East Asia still outpaces the global average, slower growth is exposing persistent vulnerabilities.
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‘Londo Ireng’: Prabowo’s ‘Black Dutchmen’ Remark Becomes a Diplomatic Liability
Prabowo’s viral remarks are increasingly creating diplomatic headaches for Indonesia as Jakarta courts foreign investors and influence.
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Iran's Kamikaze Strategy: Why Tehran Keeps Raising the Stakes
Iran sees temporary ceasefires as tactical pauses rather than genuine opportunities for peace.
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The Real Lesson from Dubai Isn't Tax Breaks -- It's Trust
Indonesia wants its own Dubai. The harder question is whether it understands what made Dubai work.
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Fast Track to Glory? Indonesia and Its Naturalization Game
Currently, nearly 90% of the Indonesian men's national team lineup is filled with naturalized players.
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Prabowo's Foreign-Agent Rhetoric Weakens Indonesia's Fight Against FIMI
Prabowo's "foreign agent" rhetoric risks conflating dissent with foreign interference, weakening Indonesia's democratic resilience.
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When Metrics Meet Judgment: The Hidden Strength of Indonesian Conglomerates
When leaders are rewarded for avoiding risk rather than calibrating it, organizations become conservative.
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Water Resilience as the Cornerstone of Global Cooperation and Sustainable Development
The 2026 UN Water Conference to be hosted by the UAE and Senegal aims to translate global commitments into concrete action.
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Staying Relevant: Why Adaptation Now Defines Careers, Leadership and Business Survival
As AI and global shifts reshape work and business, lasting success depends on continuous learning, sound judgment and adaptation.
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Can Europe, Asia, and Africa Keep Global Trade Together?
Brussels increasingly views the world through a geopolitical lens, while Berlin approaches many trade challenges through a geo-economic one.
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Beyond Trading Down
Indonesia’s consumers are not spending less but becoming more selective, reshaping demand across categories and brands.
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Halmahera Should Be a No-Mining, No-Smelter Zone
Indonesia and China should preserve Halmahera as a no-go zone for mining.
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Integrity, Consistency, and Credibility: The Key to Building Trust
In two decades, the "Made in Japan" label became a global symbol of quality, burying the image of a devastated country after WW II.
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