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Indonesia Loves MoUs. But Do They Really Drive Economic Growth?
MoUs dominate Indonesia’s investment story. Most are non-binding. Many never materialise. Some reshape entire industries.
Apr 5
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Leigh McKiernon
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Most CV Rewrites Miss the Point. Great CVs Start With a Career Interview.
Generic responsibilities, AI rewrites, and resume templates promise transformation. Most simply rearrange words while the real value of your work stays…
Mar 10
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Leigh McKiernon
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Are Indonesian Professionals Underpaid? Or Simply Paid In Line With the Value They Create?
Why do Indonesian professionals feel underpaid? Wages often reflect domestic productivity, export capacity, and a demand loop that’s hard to escape.
Mar 9
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Leigh McKiernon
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Indonesia Warms Up to Authoritarianism Again... What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
Nov 2, 2025
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Leigh McKiernon
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Can You Really Succeed in Indonesia Without a Powerful Surname?
Oct 26, 2025
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Leigh McKiernon
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Indonesia’s "Middle Class": The Most Hard-Working Phrase in Economics
Jan 25
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Leigh McKiernon
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GDP Per Capita: The Number That Makes Indonesia Look Richer (and the Public Feel Poorer)
Jan 11
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Leigh McKiernon
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Jobless Growth: When the Economy Grows, But You Don’t!
Oct 23, 2025
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Leigh McKiernon
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Revenge of the C-Suite: How Employers Are Getting Their Sweet, Silent Payback
Oct 27, 2025
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Leigh McKiernon
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Most CV Rewrites Miss the Point. Great CVs Start With a Career Interview.
Generic responsibilities, AI rewrites, and resume templates promise transformation. Most simply rearrange words while the real value of your work stays…
Mar 10
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Leigh McKiernon
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Are Indonesian Professionals Underpaid? Or Simply Paid In Line With the Value They Create?
Why do Indonesian professionals feel underpaid? Wages often reflect domestic productivity, export capacity, and a demand loop that’s hard to escape.
Mar 9
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Leigh McKiernon
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When the Middle East Burns, What Happens to Indonesia?
Could sustained energy volatility strain Indonesia’s budget, jobs, and cost of living? Here’s what it genuinely means for households.
Mar 4
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Leigh McKiernon
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Indonesia’s Corruption Problem Is Hurting the Global Value of Its Talent
Indonesia’s corruption ranking quietly devalues its talent, suppresses salaries, and weakens how Indonesian experience is trusted and priced globally.
Feb 22
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Leigh McKiernon
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Why “Why Are You Here?” Is the Most Misanswered Interview Question
Most job candidates focus on what they’re escaping. Smart ones focus on what they’re choosing. Here’s how to get it right.
Feb 20
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Leigh McKiernon
People Say The New BI Deputy Governor Isn't Qualified For the Job. But Hear Me Out...
Indonesia’s central bank appointment has sparked a debate on nepotism, experience, and whether confidence can replace competence in high-risk leadership…
Feb 1
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Leigh McKiernon
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