Nicholas Morris / eyesonindonesia The recently-published Indonesian Long-Term Development Plan (RPJPN) sets ambitious targets for Indonesia in 2045, under the heading “(Golden) Indonesia EMAS”. The plan is to achieve per capita income equivalent to that of developed countries (around US$3,000); eradicate poverty and reduce inequality; increase the influence of Indonesia in the international arena; enhance…
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eyesonindonesia Surabaya, March 8th 2024– As a young boy growing up in Palembang, East Sumatra, Indonesia, Kaharuddin Salamun, had his dreams, of course. He also had the urge of seeing the world and bringing changes in what he was going to do later in life. He now is the General Manager of the Majapahit hotel…
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Implications for the US Dollar Dominance eyesonindonesia 1. Introduction In a surprising move, Wells Fargo has entered the Iraqi Dinar market, signaling a potential shift in the global currency landscape. As the Dinar gains prominence, questions arise about its impact on the long-standing dominance of the US Dollar. In this article, we explore the consequences…
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eyesonindonesia 1. Introduction The collapse of Evergrande, China’s second-largest real estate company, has sent shockwaves through global markets. As investors grapple with the uncertainty surrounding Evergrande’s debt crisis, it’s essential to examine how this situation might impact Indonesia’s stock market. In this article, we delve into the economic consequences and potential ripple effects. 2. Evergrande’s…
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eyesonindonesia The shifting landscape of global finance offers unique opportunities for nations like Indonesia. Russia’s proposal for a BRICS Blockchain-based payment system paves the way for streamlined trade and greater economic integration with a powerful economic bloc. Could this be Indonesia’s gateway to enhanced cooperation with the BRICS nations and solidify its position as a…
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Germany recently announced it has made plans to look into and begin enabling underground carbon storage at offshore sites. The first steps the country will take towards doing this, are to push forwards with the technology that has been under debate for quite a while. eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, Feb.29 th 2024 — Robert Habeck, who is the…
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Shaping Indonesia’s Past, Present, and Future The Majapahit Empire, a glorious chapter in Indonesia’s history, reigned supreme from the 13th to the 16th century. This maritime empire, built on the lucrative spice trade, not only dominated the region but also laid the groundwork for the modern Indonesian nation. Let’s delve into the lasting impact of…
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The Majapahit Empire was the largest empire in Southeast Asia & the centre of the world-famous Spice Trade that stretched from China to Europe. Host Peter Lee starts off on the island of Java to see why it was so suited to cultivating rice, used to make exchanges with merchants from the Spice Islands. As…
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A short documentary on why after over 300 years of dutch rule, contrary to other former colonies, Indonesia neither has significant leftovers of dutch culture nor is the dutch language spoken anywhere. We explain Indonesia’s History breifly. Lots of people in India speak English, Lots of people in Algeria speak french, Yet Indonesia is a…
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eyesonindonesia Amsterdam, Feb.27th – Indonesian Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Uno has set a goal of 17 million foreign tourist visits to the archipelago by 2024. He expressed optimism that the goal is achievable with the support of collaboration of various economic players. He initially expected to see 14.7 million foreign tourist arrivals this year. But…
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