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Why Will People Want to Live in Indonesia’s New Capital?
March 14, 2023

Why Will People Want to Live in Indonesia’s New Capital?

By James Guild
Despite the government's expansive vision, purpose-built, concept-driven projects like Nusantara have a poor track record of success.

Indonesia Unveils Incentives For Investors in New Capital City
March 10, 2023

Indonesia Unveils Incentives For Investors in New Capital City

By Sebastian Strangio
Whether the $34 billion Nusantara project succeeds depends on whether the government can attract sufficient foreign investment.
Jokowi Says Indonesia Will Bid to Host 2036 Olympics in New Capital
November 17, 2022

Jokowi Says Indonesia Will Bid to Host 2036 Olympics in New Capital

By Sebastian Strangio
Like the new capital project, the bid reflects the Indonesian leader's ambition to leave a lasting impression on his country.

Who Was Jakarta Built For?
April 05, 2022

Who Was Jakarta Built For?

By James Guild
And what that has to do with Nusantara, the country's planned new capital city.

The China Factor in Indonesia’s New Capital City Plan
February 11, 2022

The China Factor in Indonesia’s New Capital City Plan

By Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat and Yeta Purnama
China’s economic influence in Indonesia will translate into a prominent role in the development of the new capital.

Indonesian Capital Plan Throws China-Backed Rail Link Into Disarray
February 09, 2022

Indonesian Capital Plan Throws China-Backed Rail Link Into Disarray

By Sebastian Strangio
The Chinese-Indonesian consortium building the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Rail line says that projected demand has fallen by nearly half.

Indonesia’s Capital is Sinking, Polluted and Now Moving
January 27, 2022

Indonesia’s Capital is Sinking, Polluted and Now Moving

By Edna Tarigan and Niniek Karmini
Jakarta is home to about 10 million people and three times that number in the greater metropolitan area. 
Nusantara Gets the Nod as Indonesia Names Its New Capital City
January 18, 2022

Nusantara Gets the Nod as Indonesia Names Its New Capital City

By Luke Hunt
Construction of the new capital is to begin this year with an eye-watering budget of $35 billion.

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