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Why Does Indonesia Struggle To Execute Its Best Ideas?
Indonesia has bold ideas like Danantara and MBG, but weak execution keeps turning national ambition into frustration. Why does this keep happening?
21 hrs ago
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Leigh McKiernon
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If Indonesians Spend Rupiah, Why Does the Dollar Still Matter?
Indonesians spend rupiah, but imports, subsidies, inflation and debt mean the IDR-USD exchange rate still affects daily life.
May 25
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Leigh McKiernon
When State Money Loses In Venture Capital, Is It A Crime?
Indonesia’s SOE venture capital controversy raises a bigger issue: venture investing expects failure, but state money demands accountability.
May 24
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Leigh McKiernon
Why Do So Many Smart Foreign Candidates Misread Jakarta Completely?
Smart expats often misread Jakarta hiring by confusing politeness, ambiguity, and corporate aesthetics with real market progress.
May 21
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Leigh McKiernon
Is Indonesia’s New Export SOE Reform or Another Gatekeeper?
Indonesia’s new export SOE promises transparency, but risks creating a powerful choke point for coal, palm oil, and minerals.
May 21
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Leigh McKiernon
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Is Danantara Really a $1 Trillion SWF... and 5th Largest Globally?
Indonesia’s Danantara has been described as a $1 trillion sovereign wealth fund. But is that accurate, or are SOE assets being misrepresented?
May 18
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Leigh McKiernon
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Gibran, Nadiem, and Indonesia’s Uneven Court of Public Opinion
What explains the different public reactions to Gibran’s eFishery scandal and Nadiem’s Chromebook case? The answer may lie in class, networks, and myth.
May 17
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Leigh McKiernon
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The Most Dangerous Expat Sentence Is “We Could Never Go Back”
Most expats plan arrival, not retreat. A smart exit plan protects money, flexibility, family decisions, and long-term options abroad.
May 14
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Leigh McKiernon
What KoinWorks Says About Indonesia’s Startup Ecosystem
The KoinWorks case highlights the dangers of weak governance, poor hiring, venture capital hype, and unchecked growth in Indonesia’s fintech ecosystem.
May 10
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Leigh McKiernon
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The eFishery Scandal Explained: Fraud, Fallout, and the 9-Year Sentence
The eFishery scandal ended with a conviction, but major questions remain about accountability, investor knowledge and Indonesia’s startup culture.
May 5
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Leigh McKiernon
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The Nadiem Chromebook Case: Why Both the Fan Club and the Mob Should Calm Down
The Nadiem case highlights how procurement policy, contested evidence, and strong opinions can blur the line between fact and assumption.
May 3
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Leigh McKiernon
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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