Indonesian wheat imports are rising in 2023-2024. This is expected following the recent decline of wheat imports in 2022-2023 caused by global economic slowdown. Consequently, imports of cereals such as wheat and muesli reached as far as 9,47 million tonnes in volume – a slight increase of 0,747 million tonnes compared to last year — despite a decline towards $3,34B in values. The declines are a result of changes in price of cereals because of global economic slowdown.
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Climate crisis has been an important urgent issue to be addressed globally, as the UN has targeted nations worldwide to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius by the end of the century. To overcome these challenges, the European Union is creating a modern, resource-efficient, and competitive economy. In this brief, we discuss how the EU uses its green transition plans as part of its normative power in the multipolar world, which solidifies the EU’s standing globally.
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The international world was once again stunned by Israel's actions against Palestine, which bombarded the Gaza area indiscriminately, causing hundreds of civilians to become victims every day. As a result of the acts of genocide committed by Israel, the international community, apart from strongly condemning these acts, also initiated a boycott of products from companies that indicated as being affiliated with Israel.
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Jokowi appointed Prabowo and more specifically related agencies such as the Ministry of Defense (Kemhan) to oversee the strategic logistics reserve (Cadangan Logistik Strategis/CLS) which falls within the scope of Indonesia's food estate strategy. Prabowo's appointment as Minister of Defense to secure strategic food reserves is part of food securitization in Jokowi's presidency. Securitization is part of the process of transforming a subject that was originally a political issue into a security issue. Nevertheless, what is the true meaning of Food Sovereignty? Are the various programs and policies implemented actually appropriate in dealing with the food crisis and the various problems that arise?
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Recently, the 19th Asian Games were held in Hangzhou, China. The Asian Games is a multi-sport event held every four years involving athletes from all over Asia and organised by the Olympic Council of Asia. There is an essential value in these Games, by showing the strength of each country participating in the Asian Games through sport. The determination is in order to outperform other nations through peaceful exchanges, not violence or war. Apart from that, the Asian Games were held as an effort to promote national interests of Asian countries through cultural dimensions, including sports.
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Ministry of Investment/Investment Coordinating Board has provided several assistances to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) as well as symbolically providing Business Permit (NIB) in several areas. In general, the aid recipients we contacted after providing business assistance stated that they felt a sense of 'fairness' in providing aid by the government. However, there are still several things that need to be improved regarding the provision of assistance by the Ministry of Investment. Several aid recipients also complained about the lack of continuity by the government such as guidance and other incentives.
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RUU Kesehatan is one of Indonesia’s momentum to reflect back upon the national health regulation as well as identifying aspects that needs to be improved. Seeing how complex the dynamics of drafting the bill up until its legalization were, it came to a realization of how bumpy the road is in enhancing the nation’s health sector as it is also engraved with political elements inside—considering the enlargement of authority from Kemenkes. Therefore, the public becomes weary with frequent corruption, collusion, and nepotism (KKN) that is rampant within those institutions.
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The policy of Idul Adha holiday extension might seems careless at first, especially if we take into account the national economy’s growth indicators. However, such decision is taken under an umbrella of long term framework, especially in triggering the development of tourist attractions both as the vital sectors for national and regional economy.
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The European Union, a longtime consumer of Russian hydrocarbons, have imposed economic sanctions against Russia's energy sector which was important to them and tried to diversify its energy sources, both by finding alternative partners (like the US) or speeding the transition to green energy (Council of the European Union, 2023). At the same time, Russia also tried to divert its energy exports towards Asia, including China and India, and have offered its cheap oil and gas for Asian customers.
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Shangri la Dialogue yang ke 24 telah dilaksanakan di Hotel Shangri la, Singapura. Prabowo mengeluarkan suatu gagasan yang berbeda dari tahun sebelumnya. Dibandingkan dengan hanya menyerukan prinsip-prinsip yang bersifat umum, Prabowo membawa suatu proposal untuk menyelesaikan perang Ukraina dan Rusia. Walaupun memiliki gagasan yang baik, namun banyak sekali muncul kritikan terhadap proposalnya baik dari dalam maupun luar negeri.
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Regional consensus amongst the members must be pursued since it not only resembles regional solidarity but also crucial in terms of acknowledging the threat for market liberalization embedded in AEC in order, especially in getting Myanmar back on the road of national economic progress.
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Despite Indonesia's reliance on the maritime industry, ensuring its security has remained a challenge. The escalation of IUU F has rendered artisanal fisheries, which represent one of the most significant players in the maritime economy. The capability of these fishermen makes them unable to compete with commercial fishermen who are involved in IUU F.
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Southeast Asia has remarkable economic growth to support this Gen Z consumerism, 5,5 percent in 2022 according to Asian Development Bank.
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With the War in Ukraine nearing its one-year anniversary, Russia has proven that it is still the main adversary of the western North Atlantic Alliance (NATO). While the current conflict presents several challenges to NATO, overcoming this may be the golden opportunity for NATO to solidify its unity. Also, examining how NATO responds to Russia’s aggressive behaviours is a way to observe the internal dynamics of NATO.
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The situation of the COVID-19 pandemic in general in various parts of the world seems to have been on the verge of epidemy. Therefore, various countries in the world take preventive measures for migrants who enter their territory and come from China.
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