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Jakarta, 29 January 2026 — Prasasti Center for Policy Studies (Prasasti) held the Prasasti Economic Forum 2026 as a strategic dialogue platform to discuss the direction of Indonesia’s economy amid increasingly complex global dynamics. The forum served as an important momentum to deepen discussions on the country’s structural economic challenges, while also formulating strategic steps toward more s

Distinguished and respected ladies and gentlemen,Those I deeply respect and admire: Mr. Taufik Ismail, our cultural figure and poet, whom I saw earlier on Google has now reached the age of 90. Incredible—an extraordinary achievement.Mr. Yudi Latif, a very well-known writer with so many ideas.Mr. Rahmat Pambudi, Minister and Head of Bappenas. There are many ministers here, many vice ministers. I t

Gold prices of PT Aneka Tambang (Antam) surpassed Rp3 million per gram on Wednesday (22/1/2026). This sharp increase once again underscores gold’s appeal as a safe-haven asset amid rising global economic and geopolitical uncertainty. Prasasti Center for Policy Studies (Prasasti) views this strengthening as consistent with gold’s historical pattern, which has tended to rise whenever uncertainty int

Gold bars from PT Aneka Tambang (Antam) surged again, reaching IDR3 million per gram. The rise reflects growing public interest in gold, particularly among middle-class investors seeking to protect the value of their wealth amid increasing global economic and geopolitical uncertainty. The continued strengthening of gold prices alongside rising public demand highlights its enduring perception as a