Inside Indonesia’s Digital Startup Revolution eyesonindonesia At first glance, it might seem like Indonesia’s digital landscape is simply a battleground for Silicon Valley giants. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella flew to Jakarta in April 2024 to personally announce a $1.7 billion investment in cloud and AI infrastructure. Amazon and Google have planted flags across the archipelago.…
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Ambition Between Promise and Limitation eyesonindonesia Amsterdam, 26 March 2026—BRICS, originally an acronym for Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, is an informal cooperation framework of major emerging economies that has evolved over the years into a geopolitical platform for the Global South. The bloc has no fixed headquarters, no founding treaty and no…
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Europe and Indonesia: A New Chapter in Trade and Cooperation eyesonindonesia Amsterdam, 24 March 2026– A few years back, In 2018, Indonesia and the European Union signed a €10 million financing agreement for ARISE+ Indonesia, a five‑year program designed to strengthen Indonesia’s export competitiveness and integration into global value chains. Four product categories were prioritized:…
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How Europe Is Building Its Most Strategic Partnership in Southeast Asia No direct equivalent of ENRICH in LAC exists for Indonesia — but what Brussels has assembled instead may be even more powerful: a multi-layered architecture of trade, research, and startup investment that is reshaping one of the world’s most dynamic economies. eyesonindonesia Standing before…
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The Dangers of Over-Reliance on AI eyesonindonesia There is indeed a growing discussion in society about the potential dangers of humans neglecting their own intelligence due to an over-reliance on AI. The excerpt highlights the subtle yet significant “erosions” that occur as we increasingly delegate cognitive tasks to AI. These aren’t catastrophic events, but rather…
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The Hybrid Vehicle Conquering China’s Streets and Skies eyesonindonesia Imagine being stuck in a miles-long gridlock when, with the push of a button, rotors unfold from your vehicle’s roof, lifting you vertically above the chaos. What was once the stuff of science fiction has officially touched down—and taken off—in Southwestern China. In February 2026, the…
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An opinion piece on behalf of Suriname by Anton JieSamFoek As the world searches for ways to confront the climate crisis, one conclusion is becoming unavoidable: cutting emissions alone will not be enough. Climate science is clear. Alongside rapid emissions reductions, we must also remove carbon dioxide already in the atmosphere. What has gone up must…
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eyesonindonesia The dramatic capture of Nicolás Maduro, ending a prolonged era of Venezuelan authoritarianism, has sent ripples across the globe. While South America grapples with the immediate aftermath and the tantalizing prospect of a reshaped political landscape, the question arises: what’s the view from Jakarta? As of late January 2026, the Indonesian government has maintained…
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The AI-Native Human Experience eyesonindonesia Welcome to IKN Nusantara, 2030. Our citizen today is Anya, a 32-year-old urban planner specializing in climate resilience, who lives in one of the “Forest City” districts. Her day is not just smart; it’s seamlessly integrated, powered by an invisible layer of AI and robotics. 6:30 AM: Wake-Up & Wellness…
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eyesonindonesia As the world watches the cranes rise above the Bornean rainforest, IKN Nusantara is emerging not just as a city, but as a digital nervous system. It is the first global experiment in “AI-first” urbanism—a city where artificial intelligence is not an afterthought, but the very foundation upon which the streets are laid. In…
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