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Where Indonesia’s Presidential Candidates Stand On the New Capital Project

Where Indonesia’s Presidential Candidates Stand On the New Capital Project

By Isti Marta Sukma
President Joko Widodo's new capital is struggling to attract foreign investors. Will it survive beyond next year's election?

Indonesia’s New Capital Must Learn From Jakarta’s Hideous Pollution Problem

Indonesia’s New Capital Must Learn From Jakarta’s Hideous Pollution Problem

By Michael Suryaprawira and Vivid Amalia Khusna
There are measures that the government can take to avoid the smog that periodically blankets the center of the capital.
Why Will People Want to Live in Indonesia’s New Capital?

Why Will People Want to Live in Indonesia’s New Capital?

By James Guild
Despite the government's expansive vision, purpose-built, concept-driven projects like Nusantara have a poor track record of success.

Indonesia Unveils Incentives For Investors in New Capital City

Indonesia Unveils Incentives For Investors in New Capital City

By Sebastian Strangio
Whether the $34 billion Nusantara project succeeds depends on whether the government can attract sufficient foreign investment.

Jokowi Says Indonesia Will Bid to Host 2036 Olympics in New Capital

Jokowi Says Indonesia Will Bid to Host 2036 Olympics in New Capital

By Sebastian Strangio
Like the new capital project, the bid reflects the Indonesian leader's ambition to leave a lasting impression on his country.

Who Was Jakarta Built For?

Who Was Jakarta Built For?

By James Guild
And what that has to do with Nusantara, the country's planned new capital city.

The China Factor in Indonesia’s New Capital City Plan

The China Factor in Indonesia’s New Capital City Plan

By Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat and Yeta Purnama
China’s economic influence in Indonesia will translate into a prominent role in the development of the new capital.
Indonesian Capital Plan Throws China-Backed Rail Link Into Disarray

Indonesian Capital Plan Throws China-Backed Rail Link Into Disarray

By Sebastian Strangio
The Chinese-Indonesian consortium building the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Rail line says that projected demand has fallen by nearly half.

Nusantara Gets the Nod as Indonesia Names Its New Capital City

Nusantara Gets the Nod as Indonesia Names Its New Capital City

By Luke Hunt
Construction of the new capital is to begin this year with an eye-watering budget of $35 billion.

Indonesia’s Quixotic Bid to Host the 2032 Olympics

Indonesia’s Quixotic Bid to Host the 2032 Olympics

By Sebastian Strangio
There is the question of Indonesia's bid can succeed. Then there's the question of whether it would be a good thing.

Why Isn’t Indonesia Seeking China’s Funding for Its New Capital?

Why Isn’t Indonesia Seeking China’s Funding for Its New Capital?

By Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat and Dimas Permadi
Indonesia prefers to partner with other countries, not China, in building its new capital city. That's a wake-up call for Beijing.
Goodbye Jakarta, Hello Borneo: Indonesia Announces Plan to Move Capital

Goodbye Jakarta, Hello Borneo: Indonesia Announces Plan to Move Capital

By Niniek Karmini
The announcement capped off longtime discussion about a potential capital shift.

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