Rafa Tjipta
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The Panama Canal Debacle
Every year, over 6% of global maritime freight, and 40% of US container traffic finds itself in a narrow Panamanian shipping waterway that splits the Americas into two. This small but ultimately essential shipping route – after a relative period of peace – finds itself in the center of messy…
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Has Indonesia’s New Sovereign Wealth Fund Stumbled Before It Could Run?
Danantara’s governance has raised many concerns throughout its first half-year in existence. While much will need to be ironed out as the fund is in its infancy, the current governance and structure raises many flags that need to be resolved if Indonesia truly and seriously wants its very own Temasek.…
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How Indonesia Became a Hotbed for Conglomerates – And What It Means for the Future of the Country
Indonesia is home to a large concentration of powerful and wealthy families which essentially dominate the business landscape over multiple sectors and industries. This concentration of wealth potentially undermines the country’s potential, as well as the wellbeing of its citizens. How Indonesia got to this point – and the lessons…
Sino-Southeast Initiative 