Dedi Mulaydi’s public policies are not addressing the roots of the problem. He is relying on the power of social media.

FEW people are aware of bamboo's positive quality as a multi-purpose and eco-friendly product. This is why the Banten Creative Community (BCC) has tried hard to promote bamboo's many uses since 2008.

While tensions between Washington and Beijing ease, Indonesia faces tougher trade scrutiny. Stricter United States rules threaten to derail its manufacturing exports.