Guardians of the Mud The Economic Vitality and Environmental Stewardship of Mangrove Crab Fisheries in Bangkalan East Java

In the humid coastal stretches of Tengket Village, located within the Arosbaya District of Bangkalan, East Java, the rhythm of life is dictated by the ebb and flow of the…

Mohammad Hatta’s Scathing Critique of Sukarno’s Economic Policies in 1963 Unveils Deep Discontent and Foreshadows National Crisis

In a stark and deeply critical letter penned on June 17, 1963, Mohammad Hatta, Indonesia’s revered first Vice President, delivered a scathing indictment of President Sukarno’s economic policies, asserting that…

Bank Maluku Malut Navigates Economic Headwinds with Robust Growth, Strategic Support for Government Programs, and Proactive UMKM Financing Initiatives

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – Syahrisal Imbar, President Director of Bank Maluku Malut, has affirmed the regional development bank’s (BPD) steadfast commitment to driving business growth amidst a complex economic landscape…

Indonesia Revisits Foreign Property Ownership Laws Amidst Divided Industry Opinion and Economic Ambitions

The Indonesian Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency (ATR/BPN) is actively deliberating significant revisions to Government Regulation (PP) Number 41 of 1996, which governs foreign ownership of…

Indonesia’s Strategic Pivot: Transforming Resource Abundance into Global Economic Power

Indonesia stands at a critical juncture, uniquely positioned to leverage its vast natural resources to forge a new economic destiny. Endowed with an unparalleled array of strategic commodities, from a…

DPR Convenes High-Level Economic Summit with Ministry of Finance and Bank Indonesia to Fortify Rupiah Stability Amidst Global Headwinds

In a critical move to bolster Indonesia’s economic resilience, the House of Representatives (DPR RI) hosted a pivotal meeting on Saturday, June 6, 2026, bringing together key figures from the…

Trump Offers Historic Meeting with Iran’s New Supreme Leader Amidst Protracted Conflict and Global Economic Strain

In a surprising diplomatic overture that sent ripples across global capitals, then-President of the United States Donald Trump declared on June 5, 2026, his readiness to meet with Iran’s newly…

Understanding the Psychological and Socio-Economic Drivers of the Childfree Lifestyle in Modern Indonesia

The discourse surrounding the decision to remain childfree—a lifestyle choice where individuals or couples voluntarily choose not to have children—has moved from the fringes of social media debate into the…

President Joko Widodo Inaugurates Toraja Airport, Signaling New Era for South Sulawesi’s Economic and Tourism Development

President Joko Widodo officially inaugurated the Toraja Airport, formerly known as Buntu Kunik Airport, in Tana Toraja Regency, South Sulawesi, on Thursday, March 18, 2021. The opening of this long-awaited…

Indonesia’s Super-Luxury Property Tax Policy Sparks Industry Outcry Amidst Economic Headwinds

Indonesia’s property sector braced for significant headwinds following the government’s decision to implement a new five percent income tax (PPh) on "super-luxury" properties, effective June 1, 2015. This policy, which…

The Growing Crisis of Illegal Gold Mining in Indonesia: Economic Drivers, Environmental Devastation, and the Shadow Economy

The Indonesian government appears to be struggling to contain the rapid proliferation of illegal gold mining activities, known locally as Pertambangan Emas Tanpa Izin (PETI), which continue to scar landscapes…