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Economic Outlook: New Finance Minister: Government’s Budget Must Be Healthy to Support Priority Programs, Tempo

“New Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara relates President Prabowo Subianto’s directions after being sworn in to replace outgoing Purbaya.” Tempo.co

BRICS: Prabowo in India With FM, Higher Education Minister and Cabinet Secretary Teddy, Kompas

“The BRICS Summit strengthens cooperation among developing nations. At the 18th BRICS Summit held in India, leaders of member nations will discuss a range of strategic agenda items aimed at bolstering cooperation among developing countries.”

AI in Indonesia: Public Interest and Understanding, Atlantis Press

Measuring Public Understanding and Interest in Artificial Intelligence in Indonesia By Henry Praherdhiono, Citra Kurniawan, Yulias Prihatmoko, Nunung Nindigraha Available Online 13 February 2025. Abstract AI’s rapid progress in recent years has revolutionized healthcare, finance, and transportation industries. Its ability to optimize processes and personalize services highlights its transformative potential. This widespread adoption is reflected…

EV Transition Rates in Indonesia, ICCT

Indonesia’s transportation sector is at a transformative moment.

Unpacking: Feminist Strategies in Indonesian Art and Culture by Intan Paramaditha from Magdalene.co

“…The central problem in the arts and culture is not women’s absence, but the inability to recognize and value their work. What should have been done long ago, then, is to dismantle the ideologies and practices of the institutions that constrain—and even erase—women’s endeavors…”

Mindanao: Bangsamoro is finally voting. What is it voting for? New Mandada

“…Following 2026 amendments, a party needs at least 2.5% of valid party-list votes to qualify for seat allocation, and at least 30% of its nominees must be women…” Raihan Yusoph, New Mandala

Labor: Training and Capacity Building for Just Energy Transition Campaigners, Public Services International

“..The involvement of unions in the formulation and implementation of public policy is not merely important; it plays a crucial political role, particularly in advocating for and protecting the interests of the electricity sector in Indonesia. Therefore, this training is essential for strengthening the skills of union leaders and enhancing the organization’s capacity to effectively…

Cerpen: Bendera Karya Utuy Tatang Sontani

“…Kepadaku, juga kepada ibu, ayah tak banyak berkata tentang bendera itu. Tapi aku tahu betul bahwa bendera itu disimpannya baik-baik. Dan setelah kami sudah pindah ke kota, ketika pada suatu hari kampung kami digeladah oleh tentara Belanda, kelihatan ayah gelisah….”

Biodiversity: Only 1,325-1,648 wild elephants left in Indonesia according to government, Mongabay

“The new estimate represents a decline of 41-45% over the 2,400-2,800 estimate published by Indonesia in 2007. The launch of the new 2026-2036 strategy and action plan for elephant conservation comes after a long wait since the current plan expired in 2017.” Dyna Rochmyaningsih and Mongabay

Indonesia-China strengthen defence ties, Antara News

Indonesia, China strengthen defence ties with military training plan, Antaranews.com August 21, 2026 Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia will send military personnel (TNI) ranging from officers to enlisted soldiers to China for military education and training, Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin said on Friday, as the two countries deepen defence cooperation. The plan follows a meeting between…