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COVID-19 Restrictions: A Prelude to the Carbon-Free Cities of the Future

COVID-19 Restrictions: A Prelude to the Carbon-Free Cities of the Future

eyesonindonesia The Hidden Agendas: Public Health or Climate Control? Amsterdam, October 1st, 2024 – The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly reshaped our world, bringing unexpected challenges and drastic changes. While the primary focus has been on health, the extensive restrictions and controls imposed have some wondering about the wider implications. The World Economic Forum describes it as a “test of social responsibility,” but…
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Nusantara: A Vision of Tomorrow

Nusantara: A Vision of Tomorrow

eyesonindonesia 1. A Bold Move In a historic decision, Indonesia has chosen Nusantara as its new capital, replacing Jakarta. The name itself, derived from Javanese, means “archipelago,” reflecting the country’s rich diversity and unity. This bold move aims to address Jakarta’s challenges—overpopulation, traffic congestion, and environmental pollution—by creating a sustainable, smart city on the island…
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Cultivating Resilience: Soil Erosion Prevention in Indonesian Agriculture

Cultivating Resilience: Soil Erosion Prevention in Indonesian Agriculture

eyesonindonesia Introduction Soil erosion, like a silent thief, robs our land of its fertility and threatens our future. In Indonesia, where lush landscapes meet torrential downpours, this menace looms large. But fear not! By embracing sustainable practices, we can turn the tide. Let’s delve into the challenges and solutions that will safeguard our soil and nourish…
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Revolutionizing Urban Mobility

Revolutionizing Urban Mobility: Indonesia’s Path to a Brighter Future

Unlocking Sustainable Transportation eyesonindonesia 1. Indonesia Mass Transit (MASTRAN) Project Creating Pathways for Urban Mobility In a bustling archipelago like Indonesia, where vibrant cities pulse with life, the quest for sustainable urban mobility is paramount. The Indonesia Mass Transit (MASTRAN) Project, recently approved by the World Bank, aims to transform the way Indonesians move within…
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Jakarta Takes a Ride to the Future

Jakarta Takes a Ride to the Future

How the New MRT Shapes the Capital’s Soul Jakarta, the sprawling megacity of Indonesia, has finally taken its first steps underground. The long-awaited Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Phase 1, stretching from Lebak Bulus to Bundaran HI, opened its doors in March 2019, marking a monumental shift in the city’s transportation landscape. But it’s not just…
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Indonesia Lobbying

Lobbying a Very Different Job

 eyesonindonesia Brussels, July 19, 2023 — It’s not even that terribly difficult. Anyone who has been paying attention has seen it all happen. Over the past fifteen years in particular, various countries, regions and cities have increasingly started lobbying in Brussels. “For a long time only the large companies, countries and cities had regular lobbyists…
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Why Jakarta is Sinking into the Sea and what can be done about it

Introduction Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, is sinking into the sea at an alarming rate. This is due to a combination of factors, including rapid population growth, inadequate infrastructure, and climate change. As a result, the city is facing a range of challenges, from flooding to land subsidence. Fortunately, there are a number of measures…
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Indonesia’s nickel boom tests Western green sensibilities

Producing batteries for electric vehicles requires environmental and geopolitical trade-offs eyesonindonesia Amsterdam, 16 april 2023– In a miserable year for initial public offerings, Indonesia’s capital is turning heads. The Jakarta Stock Exchange enjoyed record ipo volumes in the first quarter.  The $800m raised in these flotations outstripped the sums drummed up on Hong Kong’s or New York’s stock exchanges…
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Highspeed Train Jakarta Bandung

HighSpeed Jakarta-Bandung

350 km per hour eyesonindonesia Amsterdam, Sept. 1st 2022– A shipment of Chinese high-speed trains set sail for Indonesia from Qingdao earlier this year and on August 23,  according to China’s state media. The trains were manufactured by  CRRC Qingdao Sifan, a major train maker under state-owned CRRC. The shipment is part of an order of eleven passenger…
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Indonesia Economy

Macro-Glance Indonesia

Indonesia’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘BBB’ : Stable Outlook. fitch/eyesonindonesia Low Public Debt; Weak Revenue: Indonesia’s rating balances a favourable medium-term growth outlook and a still low government debt/GDP ratio against government revenue, sovereign external debt to GDP and structural features such as governance indicators and GDP per capita that are weak compared with…
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