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Intervention everywhere, all at once
The Prabowo administration hasn't wasted time, pushing ahead with land seizures, stimulus, tax relief, and a new penal code. Meanwhile, the AGO has been…
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Patriot Bonds II, the gift that keeps on giving
As the year winds down, consumer spending shows signs of life. Meanwhile, the government remains laser-focused on boosting tax revenue and reigniting…
Dec 22, 2025
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Floods ravage Sumatra, displacing thousands
As floods devastate Sumatra, Jakarta is named the world’s largest city. Meanwhile, the government is planning a framework for trustees and SPVs, and…
Dec 2, 2025
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Still Grinding: The Economy Pushes Ahead
While the rupiah redenomination and steady IDX gains are keeping officials busy, Prabowo has stirred controversy by naming Suharto a hero and importing…
Nov 18, 2025
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The DPR Hasn't Learned Its Lesson
As lawmakers help themselves, new rules for ride-hailing drivers loom. Meanwhile, the government issues RMB-denominated bonds and quietly retreats from…
Nov 3, 2025
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More Stick Than Carrot
TikTok and tycoons bend the knee as Prabowo’s hot mic moment with Trump raises eyebrows. Meanwhile, Whoosh debt mounts as the honeymoon ends for EV…
Oct 17, 2025
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No Such Thing as a Free Lunch: Program Sparks Illness
Economic unease deepens as free lunches make students sick. The Grab–GoTo merger is on hold once again, while a local P2P startup CEO is arrested for…
Oct 1, 2025
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Protests Rock Indonesia
Punching this update out on my phone, so please bear with me.
Sep 1, 2025
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