Indonesian Land Protests Turn Deadly
image by Mongabay Protests in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, Indonesia, have become deadly. On October 7, one villager was killed and others were injured as police and protesters came into conflict. Read More …
Category: Political Economy
Whoosh! Indonesia’s First High-Speed Railway Fast Tracking the Country Towards Economic Growth (or Decline)
Indonesia’s first high-speed railway, appropriately named “Whoosh” (which stands for “Waktu Hemat, Operasi Optimal, Sistem Handal” which translates to “Timesaving, Optimal Operation, Reliable System”) has just been inaugurated last week, Read More …
Myanmar and Geopolitics
Myanmar’s generals seized power from Aung San Suu Kyi’s elected government in February 2021. They have promised to hold new elections and revised election laws. The junta put in place Read More …
Decarbonization Dilemma: Indonesia’s Ambitions and Economic Realities
Indonesia find themselves at a crossroads of economic growth and ambitious emission goals.
China’s influence in Southeast Asia
The U.S. Is Losing Ground to China in Southeast Asia by Joshua Kurlantzick (Council on Foreign Relations). The issue discussed in the article is the contrast between the United States Read More …
Why Singapore Banks are Worried About Foreign Customers
Why Singapore Banks are Worried About Foreign Customers Police raids on a criminal gang have sparked fears over money laundering In August 2023, police officials in Singapore completed a Read More …
US Solar Trade: What the Commerce Department’s Decision Means
In a world increasingly reliant on renewable energy, the recent moves by the US Department of Commerce have shaken the solar industry. They’ve given the green light to solar cell Read More …