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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.
Opinion Jul 8, 2026 | 12:09 pm

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.
Opinion Jul 6, 2026 | 12:19 pm

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.
Opinion Jun 30, 2026 | 11:09 am

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.
Opinion Jun 24, 2026 | 12:25 pm

Beyond Trading Down

Indonesia’s consumers are not spending less but becoming more selective, reshaping demand across categories and brands.
Opinion Jun 23, 2026 | 12:02 pm

Halmahera Should Be a No-Mining, No-Smelter Zone

Indonesia and China should preserve Halmahera as a no-go zone for mining.
Opinion Jun 22, 2026 | 2:32 pm

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.
Opinion Jun 19, 2026 | 9:00 am

Education as the Engine of Indonesia’s Energy and Technology Transformation

The future of energy requires two things: clean and renewable sources that provide constant and reliable power.
Opinion Jun 19, 2026 | 8:50 am

Opportunities for Green Hydrogen in the Present Energy Crisis

In many emerging markets, energy imports represent a significant share of total trade deficits, exposing economies to external shocks.
Opinion Jun 17, 2026 | 2:12 am

What Happens After the Headlines for Indonesia’s MBG Program?

Indonesia’s MBG program now faces its toughest challenge: strengthening governance, trust, and execution.
Opinion Jun 16, 2026 | 1:28 pm

A War Neither Side Can Control: The Political Costs for Trump and Netanyahu

The US retains military superiority over Iran, but the political trajectory of the war is increasingly slipping beyond its control.
Opinion Jun 10, 2026 | 10:10 am

Russia and Indonesia in a New World

Russia considers Indonesia, with its economy and prestige increasing significantly, as one of the centers of power in the Asia-Pacific.
Opinion Jun 8, 2026 | 5:49 pm

A High-Stakes Gamble: State’s Move to Centralize Exports

Indonesia's new export SOE DSI aims to curb leakages, but questions remain over its capacity and governance.
Opinion Jun 1, 2026 | 6:13 pm

China's Rise: What Indonesia Can Learn

China’s experience suggests that the debate between the state and the market is rarely black-and-white.
Opinion May 29, 2026 | 9:00 am

Indonesia’s ‘Many Friends’ Doctrine Is More Selective Than It Appears

Indonesia’s “many friends” foreign policy under Prabowo appears increasingly selective, prioritizing strategic and economic partners.
Opinion May 25, 2026 | 12:54 pm

The State: Regulator or Economic Operator?

Indonesia faces a key challenge: expanding the state’s economic role without creating concentrated risks that weaken market resilience.
Opinion May 25, 2026 | 10:53 am

Indonesia’s Growth Paradox: Higher Growth, Poorer People

Indonesia’s middle class is shrinking despite strong economic growth, raising fears over jobs and inequality.
Opinion May 23, 2026 | 11:57 am

Palm and Coal: The Price of Weak Control

Indonesia’s export centralization plan may create new monopolies instead of fixing trade fraud.
Opinion May 22, 2026 | 9:30 pm

Market Perceptions, Trust and Expectations: Public Communication Matters

Indonesia’s markets are reacting not just to global pressures, but also to policy uncertainty, rumors, and mixed official messaging.
Opinion May 21, 2026 | 8:19 pm