UNAIR NEWS – Probo Darono Yakti, a lecturer in International Relations at Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR), has addressed the recent criticism from the United States regarding Indonesia’s QRIS (Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard) digital payment system. He argues that Indonesia’s efforts to develop QRIS represent a critical assertion of digital economic sovereignty, standing in opposition to
UNAIR NEWS — The recent decision by South Korean electric vehicle battery manufacturer, LG Energy Solution Ltd., to pull out of a major investment project in Indonesia has sparked widespread attention. The $11 trillion rupiah project was canceled due to shifts in the global electric vehicle battery industry. Professor Rossanto Dwi Handoyo, SE, MSi, PhD,
UNAIR NEWS – The Indonesian government’s proposal to establish two distinct educational institutions—Garuda International Schools and People’s Schools—has sparked public debate over its alignment with the principles of equity and justice in education. Agie Nugroho Soegiono, a lecturer from the Department of Public Administration at FISIP UNAIR, weighed in on the issue. He noted that
UNAIR NEWS – The Chinese government has officially announced new restrictions on Hollywood film imports, a move seen as retaliation against the United States’ recent tariff hikes on Chinese goods. The policy, issued by China’s National Film Administration on Thursday (April 10, 2025), marks a significant escalation in the ongoing trade tensions between the two
UNAIR NEWS – Public health remains a serious concern in many communities, with Norovirus now emerging as a pressing threat. This virus, part of the Enterovirus family, is the second most common cause of diarrhea in Indonesia, following Rotavirus. Unlike Rotavirus, Norovirus currently has no vaccine, making it far more challenging to control. Addressing the
UNAIR NEWS – The issue of companies withholding employee diplomas has once again sparked public debate, following a recent case in Surabaya. Critics argue that this practice not only causes administrative hardship for workers but also infringes on human rights, limiting individuals’ social and professional advancement. Many consider the retention of personal documents, such as
UNAIR NEWS — As technology evolves at a rapid pace, humanoid robots are drawing interest across a range of industrial sectors. One recent example is the use of the LeadIn D1 humanoid robot in factories across China. These robots are capable of performing strenuous tasks such as lifting objects weighing up to 40 kilograms and
UNAIR NEWS – The continued decline of the Indonesian rupiah has raised serious concerns about the country’s economic outlook. Beyond increasing import costs, the weakening exchange rate signals underlying domestic vulnerabilities and undermines investor confidence. According to Professor Dr. Imron Mawardi, S.P., M.Si., an economist from Universitas Airlangga’s Faculty of Economics and Business, both global
UNAIR NEWS – Untuk menjaga stabilitas nilai tukar rupiah yang tertekan oleh dinamika global, Bank Indonesia (BI) kembali mengambil langkah intervensi di pasar valuta asing. Langkah ini menimbulkan diskusi luas terkait efektivitas intervensi, ketahanan cadangan devisa nasional, hingga pentingnya transparansi kebijakan moneter. Intensifying global pressures Professor Dr. Tika Widiastuti, SE, MSc, an economist at Universitas Airlangga’s
UNAIR NEWS – In a direct response to the ongoing protectionist trade stance led by former U.S. President Donald Trump, China has officially imposed a 34 percent import tariff on select American products. According to Prof. Rossanto Dwi Handoyo, SE, MSi, PhD, an international economics expert at Universitas Airlangga’s Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB),
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