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Maintaining the sustainability of Indonesia’s online lending ecosystem
The online lending industry (Pindar) has experienced rapid growth in recent years, making a significant contribution to national financial inclusion. Through inclusive regulations, Pindar services have helped individuals and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) that remain underserved by the formal banking system, while also providing investment opportunities for both individual and institutional lenders. However, along the way, the Pindar industry has faced serious challenges due to th
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The ASEAN summit’s embrace of Trump’s Gaza plan is a moral failure
An opinion article by Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, published in Middle East Monitor.
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Future of Taiwan-Indonesia relations
Opinion article by Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, published in the Taipei Times.
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Indonesia’s coal giants are losing ground: why the time to diversify was five years ago
An opinion article by Bhima Yudhistira and Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, published in Fair Observer.
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Second nationally determined contribution (SNDC): in pursuit of 8% economic growth, environmental protection and vulnerable groups are overlooked
Jakarta, October 24, 2025 — The government has just released the draft of the Second Nationally Determined Contribution (SNDC), which is planned to be submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) ahead of COP 30 this November in Brazil. During a public consultation session held by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, it was acknowledged that the delay in submitting the SNDC document was due to difficulties in aligning targets across sectors. In fact, unde
Read publicationIndonesia should not bow to the IOC over its Palestine stance
Opinion article by Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, published in Middle East Monitor.
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The major risks of Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa’s cowboy-style policies
Opinion article by Nailul Huda, published in Tempo Magazine.
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Obligasi injak kaki Patriot Bond
An opinion article by Bhima Yudhistira, published in Majalah Tempo.
Read publicationWhy Indonesia must seize the Tropical Forests Forever Facility
Opinion article by Bhima Yudhistira Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, published in The Business Times.
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After the IEU-CEPA agreement: How can Indonesia meet environmental and human rights standards to export to the European Union?
Opinion article by Muhammad Saleh Sahid Hadi, published in The Conversation.
Read publicationBeyond symbolism: Why Indonesia needs China expertise to match its ambition
Opinion article by Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, published in 9DashLine.
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How the Middle East can help power Indonesia’s green transition
Opinion article by Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat Bhima Yudhistira, published in Middle East Monitor.
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