Today, two intriguing news stories concerning Indonesia have emerged. Firstly, an Indonesian news presenter raises the question of why Malaysia garners more technology investments compared to his own country. Eurasia Review attempts to address this query, albeit missing one or two key points. Secondly, Indonesia has prohibited Apple from marketing the iPhone 16 series until the tech company commits to investing within the nation. This strategy mirrors a previous approach taken with BlackBerry, when Indonesia pressured the company to incorporate the Indonesian language into its settings—a demand that BlackBerry ultimately acquiesced to. Indonesia feels empowered to enact these measures, bolstered by its status as one of the most populous countries in the world.