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Chinese investment in Prabowo’s housing project must support Indonesia’s renewable energy transition
Opinion article by Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat Yeta Purnama, published in The China Global South Project.
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Pengaturan ideal pekerja gig
An opinion article by Nailul Huda, published in The Conversation.
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The fallout of PT Gunbuster Nickel Industry closure: How Danantara can save Indonesia’s critical minerals
The potential closure of PT Gunbuster Nickel Industry (PT GNI), a Chinese-owned nickel smelter in Central Sulawesi with 12,000 employees and USD 3 billion in investment, poses major risks to Indonesia’s nickel industry and foreign investment climate. Yet, this challenge also offers a strategic opening for reform. An acquisition by BPI Danantara could be a key step in ensuring operational continuity, protecting jobs, and strengthening national control over the critical mineral supply chain.
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UAE’s green bet on Indonesia’s Danantara – a model for the Middle East
Opinion article by Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, Yeta Purnama, and Shafa Kalila, published in The Geopolitics.
Read publicationInfluencer diplomacy
An opinion article by Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat Yeta Purnama, published in China Media Project.
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Building a restorative economy in villages: A solution to combat the illusion of self-sufficiency
CELIOS has released a new study on strengthening restorative economies in villages as an alternative to the illusion of self-sufficiency. The study finds that 23,472 villages in Indonesia have high restorative potential, but 95.40% still show little initiative in advancing this agenda. Low awareness and engagement among village governments and communities have worsened environmental and economic problems caused by unchecked natural resource exploitation. The study
Read publicationPeran penting bank dalam ekosistem fintech lending
An opinion article by Nailul Huda, published in Bisnis com.
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Assessing the economic losses of delaying the appointment of civil servant candidates
The nine-month delay in the appointment of 250,407 Civil Servant Candidates (CPNS)—originally scheduled for March 2025 and now pushed back to October 2025 or even March 2026—has created economic uncertainty and widespread financial losses. The delay was driven by shifting priorities under the Prabowo administration, budget efficiency measures amounting to IDR306 trillion, and deficit pressures stemming from debt and previous infrastructure spending. The economic impact is substantial: IDR6.76 trillion has been lost in potential income
Read publicationCheers to 75 years: celebrating the Indonesia-Iran partnership
Opinion article by Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat and Yeta Purnama, published in The Geopolitics.
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Legal issues and risks in the regulation of the establishment of Danantara
CELIOS has just released a Brief Analysis on various legal issues in the regulations governing the Investment Management Agency (BPI) Danantara. As a newly established super-holding entity created under Law No. 1 of 2025 and Government Regulation No. 10 of 2025, Danantara’s presence raises concerns about potential conflicts of interest, weak regulation, and a lack of oversight mechanisms. CELIOS’ findings highlight several critical issues: ministers holding dual positions, which could violate the State Ministry Law, losses
Read publicationGovernments must guarantee social safety nets for “gig workers”
An opinion article by Nailul Huda, published in Independent Observer.
Read publicationChinese hand in Indonesia housing scheme brings challenges, opportunities
Opinion article by Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat Yeta Purnama, published in The Geopolitics.
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