The G20 Outlier and the Danantara Gambit
On February 11, 2026, at the Istana Merdeka, the Prabowo administration presented a set of macroeconomic figures that would be the envy of any G20 capital. With a Q4 growth rate of 5.39%, Indonesia…
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Indonesian Hajj Village in Mecca a National Honor
The government continues to demonstrate its strong commitment to improving the quality of services for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims through the initiative to develop the Indonesian Hajj Village in Mecca.…
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The Garlic Frontier: NTB’s Bid for Food Sovereignty
EAST LOMBOK — The Indonesian government has officially designated West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) as the nation’s primary hub for garlic production, a strategic move aimed at slashing reliance on imports.…
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The Power of a Legend: Mandalika’s Enduring Folk Economics
CENTRAL LOMBOK — Indonesia’s tourism strategy in Lombok is often seen through the high-octane lens of the Mandalika International Circuit. Yet, the Festival Bau Nyale 2026, held on February 7th,…
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Bulog’s Expansion: The Return of the Command Economy in Food?
JAKARTA — Indonesia is retreating to a more interventionist food security playbook. Perum Bulog, the state’s logistics agency, is expanding its administrative remit from mere rice management to the…
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Swords into Plowshares: Indonesia’s Territorial Defense Strategy in Dompu
DOMPU — Indonesia’s defense doctrine is undergoing a subtle but significant recalibration. The recent visit by Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin to the newly established Territorial Construction…
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The Resilience of the Archipelago: Indonesia’s 5% Anchor
JAKARTA — While much of the global North frets over stagflationary ghosts, Indonesia has quietly anchored its economy in the familiar, steady waters of 5% growth. In 2025, the Southeast Asian giant…
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