Eid al-Fitr 2021: Indonesia Grapples with Dilemma of Allowing Eid Travel Amidst Ongoing Pandemic
Jakarta, Indonesia – In a significant policy shift from the previous year, the Indonesian government has announced that citizens will be permitted to travel to their hometowns for Eid al-Fitr…
Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Surpasses 5,000 as Nation Grapples with Extensive Displacement and Infrastructure Collapse
The devastating earthquake that struck Venezuela in June has seen its death toll climb to 5,069, marking a significant increase in the human cost of the catastrophe. As of Saturday,…
Indonesia’s Property Sector Grapples with Policy Dichotomy: Balancing Stimulus and Consumer Protection
Indonesia’s government policies aimed at shaping the domestic property business landscape are currently under intense scrutiny, with a significant debate emerging over whether they fully support the sector’s growth. Regulations…
Indonesia’s Property Sector Grapples with Evolving Regulatory Landscape: Balancing Developer Concerns with Consumer Protection and Market Stability
The Indonesian government’s policy framework governing the property business in the country is increasingly perceived by developers as not fully supportive of their operations. Regulations issued by Bank Indonesia (BI),…
Indonesia Grapples with Surging Layoffs Driven by Geopolitical Tensions, Weakening Demand, and Rupiah Volatility
Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – A growing wave of mass layoffs (Pemutusan Hubungan Kerja, PHK) is sweeping across Indonesia, a phenomenon attributed to a confluence of four critical factors, as articulated…
Pakistan Grapples with Afghanistan’s Instability, Citing Refugee Crisis and Terrorism as Regional Ticking Time Bomb
Pakistan views the protracted political and security instability in Afghanistan as a matter of grave concern and a high priority, warning it represents a "regional ticking time bomb" with potential…
Eid al-Fitr 2021: Indonesia Grapples with Decision to Allow Homecoming Amidst Ongoing Pandemic
Jakarta, Indonesia – Indonesia’s Ministry of Transportation (Kemenhub) has announced that the traditional Eid al-Fitr homecoming, known as "mudik," will be permitted for the Idul Fitri 1442 Hijriah celebration in…
Indonesia’s Property Sector Grapples with Regulatory Tightening: The Complex Balance of Developer Financing, Consumer Protection, and Market Stability
The Indonesian government’s approach to nurturing the domestic property business faces ongoing scrutiny, with policies aimed at market stability and consumer protection often clashing with the operational realities and financial…
Argentina Grapples with Surging Hantavirus Cases Amid Environmental Shifts and International Health Concerns
Argentina is currently facing a significant public health challenge as hantavirus cases have nearly doubled over the past year, reaching the highest infection rates seen since 2018. The South American…
United States Grapples with China’s Ascendant Drone Dominance Amidst Global Conflict Implications and Urgent Calls for Domestic Innovation
The strategic rivalry between the United States and China has intensified dramatically, extending deeply into the realm of military technology, with Beijing reportedly achieving a significant lead in drone dominance.…
















