Indonesia renews mediator offer in Iran war

Indonesia renews mediator offer in Iran war

In a briefing with the country's top political figures, President Prabowo called for 'national elite solidarity' against impacts of the United States-Israel war on Iran.

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Wang Yi calls on Indonesia to oppose unilateralism

Wang Yi calls on Indonesia to oppose unilateralism

The two sides should jointly accelerate regional economic integration and maintain the stability of industrial chain and supply chain, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said.

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Airlangga to Lead Indonesian Delegation in US Tariff Talks

Airlangga to Lead Indonesian Delegation in US Tariff Talks

A high-level Indonesian delegation will travel to the United States this week to hold discussions with the administration of President Donald Trump regarding the recently imposed tariff hikes on Indonesian goods.

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Advent of the Era of the AEC and Its Impact on Singapore and Indonesia(46)

Comparative Study on the Perception and Response of Singapore and Indonesia

In this realistic angle, it is no wonder that a tough itinerary is forecasted on the way to the substantial realization of the AEC. In spite of the pessimism surfaced, the importance of the birth of a sizable single market shouldn't be underestimated. 

Along with Africa and South America, the ASEAN has been looked down on as a symbol of an underdeveloped area. Thus, major powers including America, the EU and China would remain invincible if the ASEAN members try to compete with them individually. 

 

Expansion of Mobility Services and Its Impact on the Development of a Cashless Society in Indonesia(3)

Recent startup boom across Southeast Asia

Hugh growth potential in the region would be singled out above all things. The number of internet users in key countries of Southeast Asia like Myanmar and the Philippines has been mounting the fastest on the planet. There is eye-catching prediction that a whopping 480 million people almost nearing the entire inhabitants of the European Union will be fairly accessed to internet in Southeast Asia by 2020.

This could explain why global investment experts have been paying closer attention to this area where the youth covering roughly half of the whole population are climbing on the brand new era of the digital economy.

The establishment of the AEC and its implication for South Korea(11)

The establishment of the AEC and its implication for South Korea

Worries are prevailing that South Korea is way behind not only the running Japan but also the flying China. Other major players including Australia, America and the North Europe don't sit idle as well. 

Prediction is that the ASEAN may play a crucial role of the last resort to save South Korea suffering from chronic weak growth. Needless to say, systematic and long-term approach is desperately needed in the unprecedented era of the AEC.

 

The establishment of the AEC and its implication for South Korea(11)

The establishment of the AEC and its implication for South Korea

Worries are prevailing that South Korea is way behind not only the running Japan but also the flying China. Other major players including Australia, America and the North Europe don’t sit idle as well.

Prediction is that the ASEAN may play a crucial role of the last resort to save South Korea suffering from chronic weak growth. Needless to say, systematic and long-term approach is desperately needed in the unprecedented era of the AEC.

The establishment of the AEC and its implication for South Korea(6)

The establishment of the AEC and its implication for South Korea

In spite of the skepticism raised, the importance of the birth of a sizable single economic community shouldn't be underestimated. Along with Africa and South America, the ASEAN has been called as the symbol of underdeveloped areas. 

Thus, major powers like America, the EU and China would remain invincible if the ASEAN members try to compete with them individually. However, situation would be different if joint efforts of the 10 countries to cope with superpowers is designed and carried out.

The establishment of the AEC and its implication for South Korea(11)

The establishment of the AEC and its implication for South Korea

Worries are prevailing that South Korea is way behind not only the running Japan but also the flying China. Other major players including Australia, America and the North Europe don't sit idle as well. 

Prediction is that the ASEAN may play a crucial role of the last resort to save South Korea suffering from chronic weak growth. Needless to say, systematic and long-term approach is desperately needed in the unprecedented era of the AEC.

The establishment of the AEC and its implication for South Korea(6)

The establishment of the AEC and its implication for South Korea

In spite of the skepticism raised, the importance of the birth of a sizable single economic community shouldn’t be underestimated. Along with Africa and South America, the ASEAN has been called as the symbol of underdeveloped areas. 

Thus, major powers like America, the EU and China would remain invincible if the ASEAN members try to compete with them individually. However, situation would be different if joint efforts of the 10 countries to cope with superpowers is designed and carried out.

The establishment of the AEC and its implication for South Korea(7)

The establishment of the AEC and its implication for South Korea

Along with Africa and South America, the ASEAN has been called as the symbol of underdeveloped areas. Thus, major powers like America, the EU and China would remain invincible if the ASEAN members try to compete with them individually. 

However, situation would be different if joint efforts of the 10 countries to cope with superpowers is designed and carried out. As the old saying goes, “United we stand, divided we fall”, the countries will have their confidence built up step by step. 

Why Indonesia?(2)

Why the World Pay Attention to Indonesia

Global money and talents have been rushing to Indonesia as its economy has shown a nearly-6%-solid growth on average during 2010-2014. 

A multi-national accounting firm even pictured a rosy outlook that Indonesia will be boasting of the 4th biggest GDP in the world in 2050 followed by China, America and India. As a result of strengthened economic clout, Indonesia has been raising its voice in ASEAN. 

Establishment of the AEC and its implication for South Korea(10)

Establishment of the AEC and its implication for South Korea

Unlike competitors heading forward, South Korea is often regarded encountered with shabby circumstance. Worries are prevailing that South Korea is way behind not only the running Japan but also the flying China. Other major players including Australia, America and the North Europe don't sit idle as well. 

Prediction is that the ASEAN may play a crucial role of the last resort to save South Korea suffering from chronic weak growth. Needless to say, systematic and long-term approach is desperately needed in the unprecedented era of the AEC.

Why the World Pay Attention to Indonesia(2)

An Overview of Indonesia 

Indonesia is being highlighted as the leader of emerging markets recently. Global money and talents have been rushing to Indonesia as its economy has shown a nearly-6%-solid growth on average during 2010-2014. A multi-national accounting firm even pictured a rosy outlook that Indonesia will be boasting of the 4th biggest GDP in the world in 2050 followed by China, America and India. 

As a result of strengthened economic clout, Indonesia has been raising its voice in ASEAN. This also seems to be in line with changes in political landscape especially in the wake of the latest presidential election in 2014 from which the first civilian president came to office.

The foundation of the AEC and its implication for South Korea(9)

The foundation of the AEC and its implication for South Korea

China has maintained robust retail and wholesale channels in most part of the ASEAN since around the 16~17th century when the Western forces first embarked on their rush to Southeast Asia. Unlike competitors heading forward, South Korea is often regarded encountered with shabby circumstance. Worries are prevailing that South Korea is way behind not only the running Japan but also the flying China. 

Other major players including Australia, America and the North Europe don’t sit idle as well. Prediction is that the ASEAN may play a crucial role of the last resort to save South Korea suffering from chronic weak growth. Needless to say, systematic and long-term approach is desperately needed in the unprecedented era of the AEC.

The foundation of the AEC and its implication for South Korea(5)

The foundation of the AEC and its implication for South Korea

In addition, neither a single currency nor a central decision-making tower as those in the EU can't be found. There exists considerable economic gap in the region as well. For example, Singapore is acclaimed to be in the rich Northern Hemisphere while Cambodia only records per capita GDP of about 1,000 USD. In this sense, it is no wonder that a tough itinerary is anticipated on the way to the substantial integration of the AEC.

In spite of the skepticism raised, the importance of the birth of a sizable single economic community shouldn't be underestimated. Along with Africa and South America, the ASEAN has been called as the symbol of underdeveloped areas. Thus, major powers like America, the EU and China would remain invincible if the ASEAN members try to compete with them individually.

The foundation of the AEC and its implication for South Korea(9)

The foundation of the AEC and its implication for South Korea

China has maintained robust retail and wholesale channels in most part of the ASEAN since around the 16~17th century when the Western forces first embarked on their rush to Southeast Asia. Unlike competitors heading forward, South Korea is often regarded encountered with shabby circumstance. Worries are prevailing that South Korea is way behind not only the running Japan but also the flying China.

Other major players including Australia, America and the North Europe don’t sit idle as well. Prediction is that the ASEAN may play a crucial role of the last resort to save South Korea suffering from chronic weak growth. Needless to say, systematic and long-term approach is desperately needed in the unprecedented era of the AEC.

Japan’s move to protect geographical brands(13)

Japan’s move to protect geographical brands in China and its implication to Korea

It is manufacturing and entertainment industry which has generated most disputes over the intellectual property rights between Korea and China. Except a few cases surrounding the use of geographical brands for Korean rice and hot pepper sauce in America, geographical brands haven’t developed themselves into big issues so far in Korea. 

So studies and researches also have been focused on cases of private sectors, corporate activities in particular. However, keeping the ever-growing influence of China and recent ‘Korean Wave’ frenzy in China, it is little doubt that geographical brands will become hot-potato like issues soon. 

Strategy is in Knowledge Management(12)

Global Mando, strategy is in knowledge management

Furthermore the center established and operated the optimal 'global R&D response system' by collecting customer demands and technology information in close cooperation with research centers in Beijing and India, technology centers in America and Germany. 

'Global Specification Management System' is the best example. From the planning stage to the mass production and quality control level, product information of both domestic and overseas investors and partners was efficiently exchanged throughout the whole process of product development.

Broadening Global Horizon and Establishing Rich Friendship(9)

Broadening Global Horizon and Establishing Rich Friendship

Looking back on, there are things which I hope to be improved or fixed in the near future. For example, I still can't fully understand why students have to submit a key learning report per each class. Some class lasted only 2 or 3 hours and contents were not clear as well. Under this circumstance, requiring a key learning report is asking too much. Students may have strong temptation of cooking up stories.

Additionally, a couple of outdoor activities such as visits to Swap Meet and Honolulu Zoo were way from expectation. Putting the title of a filed study in the shade, energy and vitality was rarely noticed on the sport as if reflecting gloomy economic situation in Hawaii.