It hard to imagine what kind of world we will face in such a circumstance. Separate financial systems will lead to very transaction and coordination costs. The world economy will be divided.

The cascading impact of the collapse of SVB, Signature Bank, Credit Suisse on Indonesia seems to be limited. However, I would like to remind you that Indonesia has to be vigilant. The situation is still very vulnerable.

The government must give priority to “what must be done” and not to “what it wants to do.” The situation may put us in a quandary, but we must not go wrong in policymaking.

Indonesia is not a perfect country, but we never stop trying. Heroism does not only appear when the hero wins. Heroism actually arises from the steadfastness to keep trying, even in the most abstruse situations.

The war may be a "too stupid" act, but stupidity has the talent to find its way; something we should know if we weren't too busy with ourselves.

The economic growth in the second quarter of 2021 is a good indicator, which brings optimism. It is a sign that hope has not been deterred by existing problems.

Covid-19 leaves scars on our faces. We feel it. The scar will carry over for a long time. It will live in our behavior, as well as in our economy.