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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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The Football Agent, The Gatekeeper

How Football Talent from the Periphery Reaches the Top of the World eyesonindonesia Amsterdam, April 1st 2026– Modern football is no longer a sport in the traditional sense of the word. It is a global industry with revenues that surpass those of many mid-sized nations, with intersections in finance, commerce, geopolitics and media rights. And…
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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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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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Suriname Climate Solution

Suriname Is Part of the Climate Solution

An opinion piece on behalf of Suriname by Anton JieSamFoek As the world searches for ways to confront the climate crisis, one conclusion is becoming unavoidable: cutting emissions alone will not be enough. Climate science is clear. Alongside rapid emissions reductions, we must also remove carbon dioxide already in the atmosphere. What has gone up must…
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Anya Nusantara

A Day in the Life: IKN Nusantara, 2030

The AI-Native Human Experience eyesonindonesia Welcome to IKN Nusantara, 2030. Our citizen today is Anya, a 32-year-old urban planner specializing in climate resilience, who lives in one of the “Forest City” districts. Her day is not just smart; it’s seamlessly integrated, powered by an invisible layer of AI and robotics. 6:30 AM: Wake-Up & Wellness…
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IKN Nusantara

IKN Nusantara: The World’s First AI-Native City

eyesonindonesia As the world watches the cranes rise above the Bornean rainforest, IKN Nusantara is emerging not just as a city, but as a digital nervous system. It is the first global experiment in “AI-first” urbanism—a city where artificial intelligence is not an afterthought, but the very foundation upon which the streets are laid. In…
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Visi Indonesia 2045

From Emerald Archipelago to Silicon Islands

Indonesia’s Bold Leap into the AI Century eyesonindonesia The Indonesian government is not merely watching the digital revolution; it is architecting it through a multi-decade master plan known as “Visi Indonesia 2045” (Indonesia Vision 2045). At its heart lies the Digital Indonesia Roadmap, a strategic compass designed to transition the nation from a resource-based economy…
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Archipelago of Innovation: How AI and Robotics are Redefining Indonesia’s Future

eyesonindonesia Indonesia is no longer just a digital consumer; it has become a high-tech laboratory where silicon meets the soil. From the dense traffic of Jakarta to the remote aquaculture ponds of West Java, a new generation of startups is deploying Artificial Intelligence and Robotics to solve “unsolvable” regional challenges. These aren’t just copycat ventures.…
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