Indonesia Business Post

Indonesia’s Digital Tightrope: Balancing Disaster Response, Free Speech, and the Rise of Algorithmic Censorship A chilling pattern is emerging in Indonesia: following major events – from the recent Sumatra disaster to ongoing environmental activism – a surge in intimidation tactics targeting journalists, human rights defenders, and ordinary citizens expressing critical views online. Free speech, already … Read more

Indonesia currently imports over 3 million tons of sugar annually, a figure that represents a significant drain on the national economy and a vulnerability in the food supply chain. But a sweeping new initiative, spearheaded by East Java and gaining momentum across the archipelago, aims to change that. The nation is poised to add 100,000 … Read more

Indonesia’s Flood Crisis Signals a Looming Era of Climate-Fueled Resource Conflicts Recent catastrophic flooding in Sumatra, Indonesia, isn’t simply a natural disaster; it’s a stark warning. Over 64,000 people have been displaced, and the economic damage is substantial. But beneath the immediate devastation lies a deeper, more troubling reality: a systemic failure of resource governance … Read more

Indonesia’s Sumatra Floods: A Harbinger of Climate-Driven Disaster Response Evolution Over 80% of flood-related deaths globally occur in Asia, and recent devastating hydro-meteorological disasters in Sumatra, Indonesia, are a stark reminder of the escalating risks. While immediate aid is being mobilized – from state-owned enterprises (SOEs) coordinated by Danantara to emergency funds released by the … Read more

Indonesia’s anti-corruption landscape is undergoing a subtle but significant shift. A recent decision by President Prabowo Subianto to grant rehabilitation to three former executives of ASDP Indonesia Ferry – including former CEO Ira Puspadewi – convicted in a Rp 1.25 trillion (approximately $80 million USD) graft case, has ignited debate and signals a potential recalibration … Read more

Indonesia-South Africa Partnership: A Blueprint for South-South Trade in a Multipolar World Just 15% of global trade currently occurs between nations in the Global South. But that figure is poised for dramatic change. The recent establishment of a bilateral council and a landmark visa-free travel agreement between Indonesia and South Africa aren’t isolated events; they … Read more

Indonesia’s Tax Corruption Crackdown: A Harbinger of Regional Enforcement Trends A staggering $1.5 billion in potential lost revenue. That’s the estimated scale of tax evasion at the heart of the unfolding scandal in Indonesia, triggering travel bans for former high-ranking tax officials and prominent business figures. While corruption in tax administration isn’t new, the current … Read more