2 min read – While China and Asia Display Force and Unity – The West is experiencing an existential crisis – Choose where to invest and expand – On Sept 3rd , 2025, China exposed its power with an unprecedented military parade in Tiananmen Square in Beijing. That was just after the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (CSO) summit held in Tianjin […]
0,5 min read – Join us next week in Jakarta – For a live seminar on battery materials and energy storage – Organized by Shanghai Metals Market – Amid shifting global economic dynamics and tightening trade policies, how can Indonesia break through barriers to achieve localized expansion of lithium battery supply chains and leapfrog growth in energy storage? This event […]
4 min read – Indonesia’s Social Unrest – Explained – People’s fight against injustice – Good Reasons for Hope – On August 17, 2025, Indonesia erupted in nationwide joy, celebrating its 80th anniversary of independence with vibrant parades, cultural performances, and a renewed sense of national pride. The festivities united millions in honoring the country’s journey since 1945. […]
2,2 min read – Do the Chinese Control Business in Indonesia? – Debunking this simplistic belief – Reality is more complex – Chinese Indonesians form a diverse and historically significant minority in Indonesia, with roots tracing back to the 13th century. Their population, estimated at 2.8 million in the 2010 census and possibly up to 11 million according […]
1,3 min read – What Indonesian Richest People Tell Us About Indonesia’s Economic Backbone – A Sectoral Snapshot – This ranking provides a clear picture of Indonesia’s wealthiest as of August 2025. According to Forbes, Low Tuck Kwong tops the list with $27.3 billion, dominating the coal sector through PT Bayan Resources, a major player in Indonesia’s energy exports. R. […]
1 min read – Join us at The Battery Show Indonesia 2025 – September 17 to 20 at JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta – to explore the future of energy. Battery technology is a cornerstone of the global economy, powering the electrification of industries beyond automobiles, from renewable energy storage to consumer electronics and industrial applications. As the world shifts toward sustainable […]
1,5 min read – What is the Valeriepieris Circle? – Where does it come from? – Asian Geographic – The Valeriepieris Circle is a fascinating geographic concept. It was first proposed by Ken Valeriepieris, a Reddit user, in 2013 during a discussion on population density. Ken Valeriepieris is a Reddit pseudonym used by Ken Myers, an American teacher from Texas. […]
3 min read – Magic Strategy on the Wall – Who’s the best one of them all? – Discover the Smart Incentive Strategy – What Is Strategy? Strategy is as old as time. Yet, building one is not that difficult; it only takes two questions: Where to play? How to win? Credit to Professor Denis Dauchy, one of my […]
1,5 min read – Discover Your Summer Holiday Destination Dive into Web3 at Coinfest Asia 2025 Destination BALI Still planning your summer getaway? Why not combine a tropical escape with cutting-edge learning about Web3 and cryptocurrency in Bali, the Island of the Gods? Coinfest Asia 2025, happening August 21–22, 2025, in Bali, Indonesia, is a must-attend event for anyone curious […]
1 min read – Stay Ahead in the Nickel Industry – Join This Conference – Jakarta, 7 Aug 25 The nickel sector is an important one for the world and for Indonesia. Indonesia is by far the biggest global producer of primary nickel with about 2,5 mtpa out of a total of 3,5mtpa. Important also for stainless steel and for […]