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Category: Australia

Why Expat Hiring in Indonesia Now Demands Stronger Justification and Documentation

Indonesia has long relied on foreign professionals to support strategic industries—from advanced manufacturing and energy to digital transformation and infrastructure development. But as expatriate numbers rise, the government is recalibrating how foreign talent is managed, placing stronger emphasis on justification, transparency, and local workforce development. That recalibration took clearer legal […]

School holidays no longer provide mental health protection for Victorian adolescents

New research as found that school holidays, which previously provided a protective buffer against suicidal and self-harm behaviours in adolescents, no longer have this effect in the post-pandemic era. Using data from the National Ambulance Surveillance System (NASS), Turning Point and Monash University researchers analysed 20,635 ambulance attendances for suicidal and self-harm […]

Is Indonesia Still Competitive for Startups in 2025?

Indonesia has long been positioned as Southeast Asia’s most promising startup market: a vast consumer base, rapid digital adoption, and steady government efforts to attract foreign investment. Yet as 2025 unfolds, founders and investors are reassessing that narrative. Regulatory reforms have lowered some entry barriers, but persistent administrative friction continues […]