South Korea is one of the major destination countries for Indonesian Migrant Workers (PMI), particularly under the Employment Permit System (EPS). Employment opportunities in South Korea contribute to improving workers’ living standards, enhancing their skills, reducing unemployment, and generating remittances that support Indonesia’s economy. However, the number of Indonesian workers place…
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected global health and economic sectors, compelling governments to balance economic recovery efforts with measures to contain the spread of the virus. One potential instrument is the Travel Corridor Arrangement (TCA), which facilitates limited cross-border mobility for essential workers, business representatives, and diplomatic and government official…
The year 2021 marked an important momentum for Indonesia’s economic diplomacy amid efforts to strengthen the creative and digital economies and recover from the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) play a strategic role in national economic recovery, particularly through the adoption of digital platforms for business transactions and …
This study examines Indonesia’s tourism recovery strategy following the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on Bali, Bintan, and Batam (3B) in comparison with Thailand’s Phuket Tourism Sandbox. Using scenario planning, it assesses strategic approaches, including aggressive tourism promotion and potential travel bubbles between Bali and Phuket, to accelerate tourism reopening. The study emphasizes t…
Technological advancements and changing patterns of public behavior, particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic, have transformed conventional marketing into digital marketing. Despite its various benefits, digital marketing does not always produce effective results, as each country has distinct market characteristics, cultural backgrounds, and perceptions of Indonesia. This paper identifies …
This study examines the growing role of digital diplomacy in supporting Indonesia’s economic diplomacy amid the COVID-19 pandemic. It analyses how Indonesian Missions abroad, government institutions, and private-sector stakeholders utilise online platforms to promote trade, investment, and tourism. While virtual platforms offer more flexible and efficient promotional opportunities, they canno…
This study examines Indonesia’s potential to become a global hub for the Muslim fashion industry, often referred to as the “Paris of Muslim Fashion.” It analyses the opportunities and challenges facing the industry, including financing, global value chain integration, institutional coordination, market access, and international promotion. The study also explores the role of the government…
This study examines the use of multi-track diplomacy and nation branding to support Indonesia’s economic recovery, cultural promotion, and protection of Indonesian citizens abroad during the COVID-19 pandemic through the establishment of Little Indonesia or House of Indonesia. Using a qualitative case study approach, it explores the potential of these hubs to strengthen people-to-people conne…
This study examines the digital transformation of Indonesia’s peacekeeping operations and the integration of technology into United Nations (UN) peacekeeping missions. It highlights how technological solutions can enhance operational effectiveness, personnel safety, and the ability of Indonesian peacekeepers to respond to complex and evolving conflict environments. The study proposes a digita…
The creative economy is one of the most dynamic sectors of the global economy, offering opportunities for product and export diversification, the development of competitive advantages, and increased investment. Combining commercial and cultural values, the sector can also contribute to global economic recovery, particularly in addressing the multidimensional impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Th…