Best of 2023
Top StoriesThe new year has arrived and it will be a particularly important year for Indonesia as the country heads towards a general election on 14 February. To celebrate the year just past, we have pulled together this short list of the articles and podcasts you found most interesting in 2023.
Considered economic diplomacy required in the wake of Jokowi visit
Economy, Foreign PolicyIndonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo unveiled an ambitious vision for an expanded economic partnership with Australia during his three-day visit to Sydney. Albanese’s economic diplomacy with Indonesia needs ambition, but it also needs to be realistic and very carefully considered
The US is helping Indonesians build startups while Australia is busy selling diplomas
Economy, Foreign PolicyA study of over 300 successful Indonesian technology co-founders shows that 61% had either studied or worked overseas. This begs the question – why have so many successful Indonesian entrepreneurs traveled abroad?