
Indonesia’s Tourism Opportunity as an Economic Catalyst
Indonesia has a huge opportunity to leverage its cultural richness, culinary diversity, and natural tourism as engines of more competitive growth.

Indonesia has a huge opportunity to leverage its cultural richness, culinary diversity, and natural tourism as engines of more competitive growth.

The Indonesia–EU CEPA signifies more than a market agreement. For the EU, it’s a move toward strategic autonomy and supply chain diversification. For Indonesia, it’s an act of economic statecraft, a redefinition of its “free and active” diplomacy to expand influence and balance global power.

The August 28–30, 2025 riots created major economic shocks in Indonesia. From falling consumer confidence and Rupiah depreciation to inflation and recession risks.

International trade is not just about balancing surplus and deficit. For Indonesia, it is both an economic pillar and a tool of diplomacy.

President Prabowo’s visit to Beijing amid domestic unrest has stirred debate. Was it a tone-deaf move, or a calculated diplomatic strategy to reinforce Indonesia’s global standing?

The adoption of the New York Declaration by the UN General Assembly marks an important step toward peace and stability in the Middle East.

Explore Indonesia’s Jaminan Kesehatan Nasional (JKN), one of the world’s largest single-payer health systems, as it marks a decade of transforming healthcare access.

As the economy expands, developing a thriving air cargo sector will further strengthen Indonesia’s role in global trade, ensuring resilience and competitiveness in changing economic conditions.