Indonesia
The Trillion-Dollar Blind Spot: Why Indonesia’s Deforestation Plan is a Systemic Risk for Global Finance
Indonesia’s climate plan paradoxically allows for massive deforestation, creating systemic risk for investors, banks, and the global economy.
Grok Blocked: Why Two Nations’ Stand Against AI Deepfakes is a Global Wake-Up Call for Tech
Malaysia and Indonesia block Elon Musk’s Grok AI over explicit deepfakes, signaling a global turning point in AI governance and corporate accountability.
Indonesia’s $20 Billion Gamble: Forests for Food and the New Fault Line in ESG Investing
Indonesia’s plan to clear 3mn hectares of forest for food security creates a major conflict for ESG investors and the global economy.
Robinhood’s New Frontier: Why the Fintech Giant is Betting Big on Indonesia
Robinhood bets big on Southeast Asia, acquiring two local firms to enter Indonesia’s fast-growing market. A deep dive into the strategy, risks, and rewards.
Robinhood’s Indonesian Gambit: Tapping into a Nation of 19 Million New Investors
Robinhood targets Indonesia’s booming retail investor market. A deep dive into the strategy, challenges, and what this means for the future of global fintech.
Robinhood’s Indonesian Gambit: A High-Stakes Play for Southeast Asia’s Fintech Crown
Robinhood enters Indonesia by acquiring a local brokerage, a strategic move to capture a share of the nation’s 19 million retail investors.
Beyond the Handshake: Decoding Trump’s Billion-Dollar Indonesian Alliance
A hot-mic moment reveals the deep business ties between Donald Trump and Indonesian billionaire Hary Tanoesoedibjo, shaping a multi-billion dollar alliance.
Indonesia at a Crossroads: Prabowo, the Suharto Legacy, and the High-Stakes Game for Investors
Indonesia’s President-elect Prabowo’s move to honor dictator Suharto raises fears of democratic backsliding, creating uncertainty for investors.
Off the Rails: Analyzing the Financial Fallout of Indonesia’s China-Backed Bullet Train
Indonesia’s flagship ‘Whoosh’ bullet train, a key China-backed project, is facing severe financial turmoil, prompting difficult debt restructuring talks.
Up in Smoke: Why Big Tobacco’s Indonesian Fortress is Starting to Crack
An economic downturn in Indonesia is fueling a boom in illicit cigarettes, posing a major threat to Big Tobacco’s profits in its key Asian market.