Indonesia’s Decision to Block Temu: Political Protectionism in Action
Indonesia’s decision to block the Chinese e-commerce platform Temu reflects a significant shift in its economic and political stance toward protecting local businesses, particularly...
Sudan’s Struggle with Economic Development from Natural Resources
Sudan, a country with immense natural resource wealth, has faced long-standing struggles in utilizing its economic potential due to a combination of geographical challenges,...
VP-elect Gibran Rakabuming’s Alleged ‘Fufufafa’ Forum Account Sparks Controversy
As Indonesia prepares for the inauguration of President-elect Prabowo Subianto and Vice President-elect Gibran Rakabuming Raka on October 20, 2024, the political atmosphere has...
The SDGs Movement in Indonesian Textile Industry: A Case Study of Duniatex
The textile industry is one of the most significant contributors to global economic growth but also one of the most resource-intensive and polluting sectors....
The Urgency of Addressing Food Waste in Developing Countries: A Focus on Indonesia
Food waste has become a global issue, affecting both developed and developing nations. While food waste in developed countries is often linked to overproduction...
The Current Escalation of War in the Middle East: Israel and Lebanon, A Stand with Lebanon and Palestine
The Middle East, a region that has long been the epicenter of global conflicts, is once again witnessing a dangerous escalation of violence. The...
The Volatile Prices of Crude Oil Amid the Hezbollah-Israel Ceasefire
Crude oil has long been regarded as the lifeblood of the global economy, with its price fluctuations having profound effects on industries, nations, and...
Indonesia’s Rice Import Paradox: Persistent Importation Despite Immense Fertile Lands
Indonesia, an agrarian country with fertile lands, has a rich history of rice cultivation, making it a significant player in the global rice economy....
Indonesia’s Debt for Nature Swap with the United States to Save its Coral Reefs
Indonesia, an archipelago of more than 17,000 islands, is home to some of the most biologically diverse and vital marine ecosystems on the planet,...
Indonesia Reopens the Sea Sand Export: Who Stands to Benefit?
Recently, Indonesia made headlines when it announced the lifting of a long-standing ban on the export of sea sand. This move, reversing a 2003...