Day: March 8, 2022

Indonesia to bring 10 start-ups to 2022 SXSW: Minister Uno

The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy will bring 10 Indonesian start-up companies to the 2022 South by South West (SXSW) event to be held in Austin, the United States, on March 11-20, 2022. “I congratulate the 10 selected start-ups that have passed the assessment from the cross-agency selection committee

Need greater women’s participation in science, innovation: BRIN

The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) called for an increase in women’s participation in the advancement of science and innovation. “International Women’s Day has become a momentum to celebrate how women have a significant role in the community, even an essential role in global progress, including in science and

Gov’t waiting for DPR’s invitation for sexual violence bill discussion

The government is still waiting for an invitation from the House of Representatives to discuss the draft Law on the Crime of Sexual Violence, the Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection Ministry has informed. “Currently, we are waiting for an invitation for further discussion from the House of Representatives,” Women’s Empowerment

G20 must make equal effort against graft: ACWG

G20 member states must make equal efforts against corruption and improve the anti-corruption index by reducing graft, Civil 20’s Anti-Corruption Working Group (C20 ACWG) chair, Dadang Trisasongko, has said. “If G20 member states make equal anti-corruption efforts and enhance their anti-corruption index to surpass the 50-points score, I believe global

Indonesia’s budget deficit may widen due to Russia-Ukraine war: Indef

The state budget deficit will potentially widen in 2022 due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Institute for Development of Economics and Finance (Indef) economist Eisha M. Rachbini has predicted. “Looking ahead, if oil price persistently hovers at a high level of above US$100 per barrel and essential commodity prices increase, the

Understanding four components of Nusantara’s defense, security system

The capital city, as the heart of the nation, should have a strong defense and security system, especially amid the intensifying political turmoil in the world. This is mirrored in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and how Taliban managed to occupy Afghanistan. The tactic to occupy a nation often