Indonesia
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Indonesia’s Raja Ampat - tourism hub or den of corruption?
In recent years, Indonesia has doubled down on promoting Raja Ampat, a remote archipelago in West Papua famed for its biodiversity, as a global eco-tourism icon.
Extreme poverty falling steadily – OWID
To track progress towards ending extreme poverty, the United Nations relies on World Bank estimates of the number of people living below a poverty threshold called the “International Poverty Line” (IPL), Our World in Data (OWID) reports.
Asia’s gas utilities are politically shielded but economically exposed
Many of the region’s gas distributors enjoy the safety net of being government-related entities and are ‘protected’ to a large extent. Their credit profiles are, in reality, extensions of sovereign ratings rather than stand-alone assessments.
Bank Indonesia’s credibility at risk as markets watch and wait
Indonesia’s central bank is finding itself under sharper investor scrutiny after Governor Perry Warjiyo confirmed a new “burden-sharing” arrangement with the government.
From World Bank to patriotic homecoming in Indonesia - then dismissal
Indonesia’s long-serving finance minister, Sri Mulyani Indrawati, was abruptly removed from her post in early September and replaced by economist Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa.
Seven workers trapped following mudflow at Indonesian mine
A mudflow has struck PT Freeport Indonesia’s Grasberg Block Cave underground mine in Tembagapura, Central Papua, leaving seven workers trapped.
Xi and Putin to join BRICS emergency talks on US trade measures
Brazil's President Lula rallies leaders from emerging economies for a virtual meeting to find a coordinated response to aggressive US trade measures.
Indonesia uncovers over $60mn in Hajj quota corruption
The Corruption Eradication Commission has intensified its investigation into alleged corruption surrounding Indonesia’s 2023–2024 Hajj quota.
Indonesia readies seven IPOs as mining, property units eye market debuts
The Indonesia Stock Exchange said seven companies are preparing to go public, adding momentum to what has already been a busy year for equity fundraising
Indonesian diplomat killed in targeted shooting in Lima
The murder of an Indonesian Embassy staff member in Peru has prompted heightened scrutiny over the safety of foreign diplomats in Lima, following a meticulously executed armed attack in the district of Lince.
Indonesia’s foreign minister steps in for Prabowo at SCO Summit amid nationwide unrest
The president had been scheduled to attend the summit and later observe China’s Victory Day Parade in Beijing at the invitation of President Xi Jinping.
Indonesia’s August protests and what lies behind them
Large demonstrations have gripped Jakarta and other cities this week, with the most visible flashpoints outside the national parliament and around the State Palace.
US EPA’s controversial Climate Crisis report is full of lies and mistakes
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a controversial report in July claiming the effects of the Climate Crisis were overblown. A fact check by Carbon Brief found it is full of lies and errors.
Mapping global drought risk - Statista
By 2050, more than 1.6bn people, including almost 20% of the African population, will be exposed to severe and extreme droughts, if a pessimistic scenario plays out, according to a report by INFORM Climate Change.
Forest carbon credits are facing a reckoning over albedo risks
Planting trees should reduce the amount of CO₂ in the atmosphere right? Well, its not so easy as that. Trees also provide shade and prevent sunlight from reaching the ground that could reflect it back into space, cooling the plant.
Controversy over exorbitant housing allowances: Indonesian parliament's clarification proves nothing
As inequality persists and trust in institutions remains fragile, spending billions on allowances risks exacerbating the rift between political elites and the citizens they represent.
Indonesian parliament faces backlash over $3,000 housing allowance
Indonesia’s parliament has come under heavy criticism for approving a $3,067 monthly housing allowance for each member as observers argue that the figure highlights a stark disconnect from the financial struggles experienced by ordinary Indonesians
ASEAN observers monitor Thailand–Cambodia border following ceasefire pact
Malaysia’s Defence Attaché to Thailand, Brigadier General Samsul Rizal Musa, led an ASEAN Interim Observer Team in a three-day inspection of the Thailand–Cambodia border to oversee the ceasefire’s implementation
Indonesia’s innovative Payment ID raises privacy concerns
Bank Indonesia has introduced a new identity for the national payment system, marking a shift towards a more unified, secure, and innovative financial ecosystem
Outrage in Indonesia as property tax soars by 250%
The policy swiftly met with public opposition. Protesters confronted authorities to retrieve the contributions, resulting in verbal clashes and physical scuffles.