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Haruni Krisnawati

The Architect of the Canopy

How Haruni Krisnawati is Securing Indonesia’s Green Future eyesonindonesia While global leaders sign declarations under the bright lights of international summits, the real work of saving the planet happens in the details. In Indonesia, that work has a face and a name: Haruni Krisnawati. As the world pivots toward the groundbreaking Tropical Forest Forever Facility…
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TFFF

The Great Green Shift

Why Indonesia is Betting on the “Forever” Fund Over Carbon Credits eyesonindonesia For decades, Indonesia’s vast rainforests—the lungs of Southeast Asia—have been a central battleground for climate finance. The primary tool of choice has been REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation), a system of carbon credits that pays countries to stop destroying trees.…
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Aluminum

The Aluminum Archipelago

Why Indonesia Is Becoming the World’s Most Consequential Metals Bet — and at What Cost eyesonindonesia Jakarta / West Kalimantan / Sulawesi / Weda Bay — Ten years ago, Indonesia was a nickel backwater. Raw ore left its ports by the shipload, bound for Chinese smelters, enriching foreign processors while Indonesian miners dug the earth…
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Pertamina Geothermal Energy

Lighting the Archipelago

Indonesia’s Clean Energy Entrepreneurs Are Building the Future One Island at a Time eyesonindonesia Jakarta / Lampung / Sumbawa / Eastern Indonesia — Indonesia is a country defined by its geography. Seventeen thousand islands, 270 million people, and an energy grid that has always struggled to keep pace with both. For decades, the answer to…
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Bridge from St. Petersburg Jakarta

A New Chapter in Russia–Indonesia Relations

eyesonindonesia Russia’s deepening trade ties with Indonesia have gained momentum following Jakarta’s entry into the BRICS bloc, opening new opportunities in energy, defense, and digital infrastructure. President Vladimir Putin’s support for Indonesia’s membership has positioned both nations to leverage BRICS’ framework for South‑South cooperation and strategic diversification. 🌏 A New Chapter in Russia–Indonesia Relations Indonesia’s full…
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Indonesia: The $1.4 Trillion Opportunity That Comes With a Warning Label

BRICS membership, nickel riches, and a 270-million-strong consumer market make Indonesia one of the most compelling investment stories in the world. The corruption problem — and a sovereign fund that spooked rating agencies — make it one of the most complicated. eyesonindonesia There is a version of Indonesia that reads like a dream pitch deck…
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TokoMart

The Archipelago’s Ambition

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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Indonesia’s Innovation Frontier

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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A human data annotator

Is AI rendering us helpless?

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

Engineering the Future

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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