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Indonesia’s Jokowi Makes Move to New Capital Nusantara

Indonesia’s Jokowi Makes Move to New Capital Nusantara

By Sebastian Strangio
The Garuda Palace is expected to provide the backdrop to Independence Day celebrations that will inaugurate the new capital on August 17.

Why Indonesia’s State-Owned Railway Company Is Taking On Debt

Why Indonesia’s State-Owned Railway Company Is Taking On Debt

By James Guild
A costly China-backed high-speed rail project has increased scrutiny of Kereta Api Indonesia's finances.
The Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway: Indonesia’s Lessons Learned 

The Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway: Indonesia’s Lessons Learned 

By Blake H. Berger
It’s critical that future infrastructure projects – including an extension of the Jakarta-Bandung HSR – avoid the pitfalls that plagued the project.

Indonesia Seeks a Fairer Deal for Its Domestic Logistics Industry

Indonesia Seeks a Fairer Deal for Its Domestic Logistics Industry

By Duggan Flanakin
Fierce competition has left underfunded Indonesian enterprises lagging far behind their established, and often foreign-controlled, rivals.

Indonesian President Inaugurates Southeast Asia’s First High-speed Railway

Indonesian President Inaugurates Southeast Asia’s First High-speed Railway

By Sebastian Strangio
The $7.3 billion project connects the cities of Jakarta and Bandung, which lie along one of the world's most congested travel corridors.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

MRT, HSR, LRT: Indonesia’s Alphabet Soup Approach to Public Transit

MRT, HSR, LRT: Indonesia’s Alphabet Soup Approach to Public Transit

By James Guild
Assessing three major transport infrastructure projects that are nearing completion.

Indonesia Delays Launch of China-backed High-Speed Railway

Indonesia Delays Launch of China-backed High-Speed Railway

By Sebastian Strangio
The soft launch of the railway, Southeast Asia's first high-speed line, has been pushed back from August 18 until early September.
Is Indonesia’s New High-Speed Rail Line Worth It?

Is Indonesia’s New High-Speed Rail Line Worth It?

By James Guild
Whether or not the rail line turns a profit, Jakarta is hoping that the project brings a wider range of subsidiary benefits.

Indonesian High-Speed Railway to Begin Operations in August: Minister

Indonesian High-Speed Railway to Begin Operations in August: Minister

By Sebastian Strangio
The $7.2 billion project, a key part of China's Belt and Road Initiative, will be officially opened on Indonesia's independence day.

Indonesia, China Agree to Final Cost Overruns on High-Speed Rail Project

Indonesia, China Agree to Final Cost Overruns on High-Speed Rail Project

By Sebastian Strangio
An official told parliament this week that the project's final overrun was $1.2 billion, down from more than $2 billion previously predicted.

The Trouble With Indonesia’s Infrastructure Obsession

The Trouble With Indonesia’s Infrastructure Obsession

By Trissia Wijaya and Samuel Nursamsu
The state's narrative of economic development oversimplifies complex structural problems.
Indonesia Can Bridge Differences in the Infrastructure ‘Cold War’

Indonesia Can Bridge Differences in the Infrastructure ‘Cold War’

By Kyle Springer
Indonesia can create a model for the infrastructure dilemma: how to utilize resources on offer while managing geopolitical risks.

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