Economy & Markets
Balancing Growth and Regulation: Apple’s Investment Struggles in Indonesia
Apple’s investment plans in Indonesia have been a hot topic over the past few months. Bloomberg recently reported that Apple is exploring a partnership...
Implications of U.S. Tariff Policies on China and Global Trade
The US President-elect's recent announcement of imposing additional tariffs on Chinese imports has reignited concerns over the long-term repercussions of protectionist trade policies. Under...
Are we Heading into a World Without Multilateralism?
As Trump 2.0 as the upcoming administration of U.S. President elect Donal Trump is often referred to as, gets ready to take charge, economic...
Navigating Consumer Protection Challenges in the Wake of Temu’s Digital Economy Model
In recent years, e-commerce has profoundly transformed people's shopping habits and reshaped global trade. With only a click of a button, consumers can access...
Cross-Border Data Flows Under RCEP: Striking a Balance Between Security and Competitiveness
This article examines the regulations on cross-border data flows under the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), particularly those outlined in its Electronic Commerce chapter...
Climate Finance Gap in COP 29: Barrier to Inclusive Global Trade
In 2009, developed countries pledged to provide $100 billion annually to support developing countries facing a worsening climate crisis. More than a decade later,...
From Asian Spaghetti Bowl to Trump’s Re-election: WTO’s Role in Protecting Global Trade Under Threat
Nearly three decades after its establishment, the World Trade Organization (WTO) finds itself teetering on the brink. The role that the organization played during...
IJEPA: A Lifeline for Indonesian Batik MSMEs Amidst the COVID-19 Storm
The colonial era is the genesis of the lengthy history of relations between Japan and Indonesia. Despite the sordid legacy of colonialism, the economic...
Imbalance Competition: Local & Multinational E-Commerce in Indonesia’s Domestic Market
The rapid development in the digital realm has brought new dynamics to the economy through the presence of multinational digital companies in developing countries....
The Cracks in the Gujarat Model: Unemployment, Migration, and a Widening Socio-Economic Divide
For the past few years, Gujarat and its much advertised “Gujarat Model” has drawn considerable criticism because of its inability to address the issue...