Global RAM Shortage Looms in 2026, Tech Prices Expected to Surge

Global RAM Shortage Looms in 2026, Tech Prices Expected to Surge

World Team    Januari 22, 2026    Comment   

 

world.campusnesia.co.id - The global tech industry is facing a significant challenge as a sudden shortage of Random Access Memory (RAM) chips begins to impact supply chains worldwide. Analysts warn that consumers could see a price hike of 15% to 25% for laptops, smartphones, and servers by the second quarter of 2026.

The Source of the Crisis

The shortage is primarily driven by a massive shift in manufacturing priorities. Major semiconductor giants, including Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron, have reportedly reallocated their production lines toward High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) to satisfy the insatiable demand for Artificial Intelligence (AI) data centers.

"The AI boom is eating the world's silicon," says Dr. Aris Pratama, a senior tech analyst. "Manufacturers are prioritizing high-margin AI chips over standard DDR4 and DDR5 RAM used in everyday consumer electronics. This has created a vacuum in the retail market."

Impact on Consumers and Business

For the average consumer, this means the era of "cheap upgrades" may be temporarily over. Retailers are already reporting a 10% increase in the price of 16GB and 32GB RAM sticks compared to late 2025.

Key sectors affected include:

1. Gaming Industry

High-end gaming PCs will see the most immediate price adjustments.

2. Education

Budget laptops for students may become harder to source for the upcoming school year.

3. Corporate IT

Companies looking to refresh their office hardware are being advised to place orders immediately to avoid further price spikes.

The Road Ahead

While production is expected to stabilize by early 2027, the remainder of 2026 will likely remain volatile. Tech experts suggest that if you are planning to upgrade your computer’s memory or purchase a new high-performance device, the best time to do so is now, before the full effects of the shortage hit the retail shelves in March.

Industry leaders are calling for more diversified manufacturing hubs to prevent such bottlenecks in the future, but for now, the message to the market is clear: Supply is tightening, and the cost of memory is going up.

The AI industry is currently the primary driver behind the increasing cost and scarcity of RAM.

3 Main reasons why AI is making RAM more expensive

1. Shift to HBM (High Bandwidth Memory)

AI processors (like those from NVIDIA) require a specialized type of memory called High Bandwidth Memory (HBM). To meet the massive demand from AI companies, manufacturers like Samsung and SK Hynix are shifting their production lines away from standard RAM (DDR4/DDR5) to produce HBM. Since factory capacity is limited, producing more AI memory means producing less "normal" RAM, which lowers supply and drives up prices.

2. The "AI PC" and Smartphone Trend

New devices are being marketed as "AI PCs" or "AI Smartphones." These devices require much higher base RAM to run AI models locally. For example:

Standard laptops used to function well with 8GB of RAM. New AI-integrated laptops now require a minimum of 16GB to 32GB to perform smoothly. This sudden increase in the "minimum requirement" across millions of devices has created a massive surge in global demand.

3. Data Center Expansion

Tech giants (Google, Microsoft, Meta) are building massive data centers to train AI. These servers require terabytes of RAM, not just gigabytes. Because these companies are willing to pay a premium price to get the components first, consumer-grade RAM prices are pushed higher as a result.

Biography of Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, A Key Figure in Indonesia’s Financial Stability

Biography of Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, A Key Figure in Indonesia’s Financial Stability

World Team    Januari 22, 2026    Comment   

 

world.campusnesia.co.id - Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, Ph.D. is a prominent Indonesian economist and public official who currently serves as the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Indonesia Deposit Insurance Corporation (Lembaga Penjamin Simpanan - LPS). Known for his deep expertise in monetary economics and data-driven policy making, he has played a vital role in maintaining the nation's financial system stability.

Early Life and Education

Purbaya’s academic journey is rooted in a strong foundation of engineering and economics. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the prestigious Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB).

Driven by an interest in global markets and economic structures, he pursued further studies in the United States, obtaining a Master’s degree and subsequently a Ph.D. in Economics from Purdue University. His doctoral research focused on macroeconomics and monetary policy, which would later become the core of his professional career.

Professional Career

Before leading LPS, Purbaya held several high-ranking positions in both the private sector and the government:

1. Deputy for Coordinating Sovereign Wealth Fund and Investment

At the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment, where he worked closely with Minister Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan.

2. Chief Economist

He served as a lead economist for various financial institutions, including Danareksa Research Institute, where he became a well-known analyst for Indonesia’s macroeconomic trends.

3. Academician

He has shared his knowledge as a lecturer, influencing the next generation of Indonesian economists.

Leadership at LPS

Appointed as the Chairman of LPS in 2020, Purbaya has been instrumental in navigating the Indonesian banking sector through global economic uncertainties. Under his leadership, LPS has:

1. Maintained high public confidence in the banking system.

2. Proactively adjusted deposit insurance interest rates to balance stability and growth.

3. Expanded its mandate to include the Insurance Guarantee Program, ensuring protection for insurance policyholders in Indonesia.

Vision and Contribution

Purbaya is widely respected for his "straight-to-the-point" analysis and his ability to translate complex economic data into actionable policies. He remains a vocal advocate for financial literacy and digitalization in the financial sector, believing that a stable economy starts with a well-informed public and a resilient banking infrastructure.

5 Latest Policy Updates during 2025 to 2026

1. Fiscal Discipline & 8% Growth Target

Purbaya berkomitmen untuk menjaga disiplin fiskal sambil mengejar target pertumbuhan ekonomi sebesar 8% secara bertahap dalam 2–3 tahun ke depan. Ia percaya bahwa optimalisasi manajemen kas negara adalah kunci untuk mengakselerasi ekonomi tanpa mengganggu sistem perbankan.

2. No Increase in Tobacco Excise (CHT)

Untuk tahun 2026, ia memutuskan untuk tidak menaikkan tarif cukai rokok. Sebagai gantinya, ia akan menambah layer tarif cukai baru untuk menarik produsen rokok ilegal menjadi legal, serta melakukan penindakan tegas terhadap extraordinary crime di bidang cukai.

3. Massive Tax Office Rotation

Pada Januari 2026, ia melakukan rotasi besar-besaran terhadap ribuan pegawai Direktorat Jenderal Pajak (DJP) untuk menyegarkan organisasi dan mengejar target penerimaan negara yang ambisius.

4. IHSG Target of 10,000

Ia menyatakan optimismenya bahwa Indeks Harga Saham Gabungan (IHSG) dapat mencapai level 10.000 pada tahun 2026, didorong oleh sinkronisasi kebijakan antara fiskal (Kemenkeu) dan moneter (Bank Indonesia).

5. Rupiah Stability

Purbaya menekankan pentingnya menjaga fundamental ekonomi untuk menstabilkan nilai tukar Rupiah, yang sempat mengalami tekanan di awal tahun 2026, namun ia optimis akan menguat kembali seiring masuknya aliran modal asing.

Promoting Local Food Security Amid Fast-Food Culture: A Community Service Program (KKN) by a UNDIP Student in Rembul Hamlet, Batang

Promoting Local Food Security Amid Fast-Food Culture: A Community Service Program (KKN) by a UNDIP Student in Rembul Hamlet, Batang

World Team    Juli 27, 2025    Comment   

 

Nesianetwork.id - Rembul Hamlet, Batang (21 July 2025) – In an effort to raise awareness about healthy eating and food sustainability, Diana Angelina, a student of English Literature from the Faculty of Humanities, Diponegoro University (UNDIP), carried out a community education program in Rembul Hamlet, Tumbrep Village, Bandar District, Batang Regency. This activity was part of the KKN-T IDBU 50 work program, focusing on strengthening local food security in the face of increasing Western fast-food culture.

In recent years, many residents of Rembul, especially mothers, have become dependent on fast food such as Rocket Chicken because of its convenience. Children often prefer fast food over home-cooked meals, making it a regular part of their diet. Unfortunately, this habit can lead to serious health problems, such as obesity, diabetes, and hypertension. Moreover, instant food packaging contributes to environmental damage through increased plastic waste and carbon emissions.

Diana's program, titled “Local Food Security In The Face of Westernization,” aimed to raising awareness of the residents on the importance of returning to local food sources. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), food resilience is based on four key pillars: availability, access, utilization, and stability. These pillars are now under threat due to issues like land-use conversion, environmental degradation, and uncertain water supplies.

 

The awareness-raising program involved presentations and interactive discussions with the residents. The student introduced various sources of local carbohydrates such as corn, sago, cassava, sweet potato, and taro, as well as protein-rich ingredients like tempeh, tofu, legumes, and local fish. The student also shared innovative ways to transform these ingredients into modern and attractive dishes, such as sago pizza, purple sweet potato brownies, and tempeh burgers, which could appeal to younger generations.

In addition, the program encouraged food diversification by introducing practical recipes like healthy noodles made from moringa leaves, cassava chips, corn-based instant porridge, sago oatmeal, and plant-based milk from local legumes. These innovations aim to support urban lifestyles while staying rooted in local agriculture, promoting both nutrition and sustainability.

Through this initiative, Team 50 KKN-T IDBU hopes to motivate families to prepare healthier meals at home and reduce their dependence on fast food, and also aims to help the residents better understand the value of using local food products for the sake of health, the economy, and the environment. This program demonstrates how a small initiative led by a student can bring positive change and support food security in rural areas.

Editor:
Achmad Munandar

Weron People Youth Community Conducts Social Service by Installing Streetlights Leading to the Mosque in Tegalharjo Pati

Weron People Youth Community Conducts Social Service by Installing Streetlights Leading to the Mosque in Tegalharjo Pati

World Team    Januari 03, 2025    Comment   

Nesianetwork.id - Pati, January 3, 2025 - The Weron People Youth Community continues their street lighting installation program along the road leading to the mosque in RT 03, Dukuh Weron, Tegalharjo Pati.

Two streetlights were installed at key points: the main road leading to Al Mujahidin Mosque, located north of the bridge in front of Mrs. Salamah’s house, and at the turn in RT 03, near the corner of Mr. Nur Imam's house.  

This time, the lights used were 50-watt and 100-watt LED floodlights, chosen for their energy efficiency, brightness, and durability. The switches utilize automatic Photo Cell technology, which allows the lights to turn on at sunset without requiring manual operation by the residents.  

The social work program to install streetlights received a positive response from the residents. Mr. Sronto expressed his gratitude, saying, "We are thankful to the friends from the Weron People Youth Community for collaborating with us and helping install lights at the RT 03 intersection and along the road to the mosque, so it is no longer pitch-dark at night."  

Another resident shared similar sentiments, saying, "On behalf of RT 03 residents, thank you to everyone involved, especially the Weron People team. May these good initiatives continue in the future. Together with Weron People, we can achieve more," said Mr. Nur Imam, a resident of RT 03 Weron.  

Meanwhile, Paminto, the chairman of the Weron People Community, reported that so far, four streetlights had been installed along the road to Al Mujahidin Mosque, one leading to Al Hikmah Mushola, two through collaboration with RT 02, and one in partnership with RT 03.  

“We plan to add one more light point south of the mosque road. We welcome support from anyone interested in contributing to our programs for a better Dukuh Weron,” he explained when interviewed by the media.  

Since its establishment in October 2024, the Weron People Community has actively participated in various social activities in Dukuh Weron. Readers interested in learning more can visit their official website at: https://www.weronpeople.my.id

University of Brawijaya Students Win Silver Medal at International Competition with Ginseng Candy Innovation

University of Brawijaya Students Win Silver Medal at International Competition with Ginseng Candy Innovation

World Team    November 15, 2024    Comment   

Nesianetwork.id - Bogor, Oktober 31, 2024 – Two brilliant students from the University of Brawijaya have once again brought pride to their university by winning a silver medal at the National Student Concept Paper Competition, an international event hosted by IPB University. Zihan Imaharani, from the Biology Department of Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science, and Adhwa Khoirunisa, from the Bioprocess Engineering Program of Faculty of Food Technology, secured the award for their groundbreaking innovation: a ginseng-based candy designed to help smokers reduce nicotine levels in their bodies and decrease addiction.

This innovation was inspired by the growing concern over the rising number of active smokers in Indonesia. The candy, made from ginseng root extract, is designed to aid smokers in detoxifying their bodies naturally while gradually reducing the addictive effects of nicotine, and also  Ginseng was chosen for its active compounds, known for their natural detoxifying properties. Additionally, the candy’s convenient form makes it an accessible and user-friendly alternative.

“We hope this innovation can serve as a solution for smokers to gradually quit their harmful habits. This idea was inspired by people around me, where many people were smokers, which affected her health and led to asthma and pneumonia. This experience motivated  to create this innovation. Furthermore, we aim to utilize Indonesia’s natural resources, such as local ginseng, as the primary ingredient for our product,” said Zihan Imaharani during the award ceremony.

The competition attracted participants from various countries, each presenting competitive and creative ideas. Zihan and Adhwa’s achievement not only brings honor to the University of Brawijaya but also highlights the potential of Indonesia’s youth in creating science-based solutions for global challenges.

Looking ahead, Zihan and Adhwa plan to conduct further trials and refine their product’s formulation to enable mass production and wider distribution. This remarkable achievement is expected to inspire other students to innovate and maximize their potential. "We hope this innovation will become a groundbreaking solution that benefits the people of Indonesia," said Adhwa that day.

Editor:

Achmad Munandar

Url Link to Read Indonesia The Jakarta Post English Newspaper

Url Link to Read Indonesia The Jakarta Post English Newspaper

World Team    Maret 01, 2024    Comment   

Nesianetwork.id - If you are looking for newspapers and online media from Indonesia that use English, we recommend The Jakarta Post.

The Jakarta Post is a daily English-language newspaper in Indonesia. The paper is owned by PT Bina Media Tenggara and based in the nation's capital, Jakarta.

The Jakarta Post started as a collaboration between four Indonesian media at the urging of Information Minister Ali Murtopo and politician Jusuf Wanandi. After the first issue was printed on 25 April 1983, it spent several years with minimal advertisements and increasing circulation. After a change in chief editors in 1991, it began to take a more vocal pro-democracy point of view. The paper was one of the few Indonesian English-language dailies to survive the 1997 Asian financial crisis and currently has a circulation of about 40,000.

The Jakarta Post also features an online edition and a weekend magazine supplement called J+. The newspaper is targeted at foreigners and educated Indonesians, although the middle-class Indonesian readership has increased. Noted for being a training ground for local and international reporters, The Jakarta Post has won several awards and been described as being "Indonesia's leading English-language daily". The Jakarta Post is a member of Asia News Network.

History of The Jakarta Post

The Jakarta Post was the brainchild of Information Minister Ali Murtopo and politician Jusuf Wanandi. Murtopo and Wanandi were disappointed at the perceived bias against Indonesia in foreign news sources. At the time, there were two English-language dailies, The Indonesia Times and The Indonesian Observer.

However, due to negative public perception regarding the existing papers, they decided to create a new one. In order to ensure credibility, the two agreed to convince a group of competing newspapers (the Golkar-backed Suara Karya, the Catholic-owned Kompas, the Protestant-owned Sinar Harapan, and the weekly Tempo) to back the nascent paper. 

It was hoped to become a quality English-language paper in Southeast Asia, similar to The Straits Times in Singapore, the Bangkok Post as well as the now-defunct The Nation in Thailand as well as The Star, the now-defunct The Malay Mail and New Straits Times in Malaysia.

After founding PT Bina Media Tenggara to back the paper, Wanandi spent several months contacting influential figures at the targeted newspapers. To receive their cooperation, Kompas requested a 25 per cent share in the new newspaper, for which it would handle the daily business operations, such as printing, circulation, and advertising. 

Tempo offered to assist with management in return for a 15 per cent share, while Sabam Siagian of Sinar Harapan was hired as the first chief editor, for which Sinar Harapan received stock. The establishment of the paper was further aided by incoming Information Minister Harmoko, who received 5 per cent interest for his role in acquiring a license. In total, the start-up cost Rp. 500 million (US$700,000 at the time). Muhammad Chudori, a co-founder of The Jakarta Post who formerly reported for Antara, became the newspaper's first general manager.

Further details, including the matter of Sinar Harapan's share of stock and the publisher, were decided at a meeting at Wanandi's office in March 1983. The next month, on 25 April, the first edition-totalling eight pages-was published. The first newsroom of the new paper were located in Kompas's former laundry room, a one-story warehouse; the first employees had to do the layout by hand, using pica poles as straight edges.

During the first few months, the writers translated and recycled previously published stories from Indonesian media, which were later picked up by foreign wire services. Original reporting was rare as the editors at first did not want to deal with the censorship of Suharto's New Order government.

During the early years of publication, The Jakarta Post had difficulty attracting advertisers, to the point that some editions ran without ads. However, circulation increased dramatically, from 8,657 in 1983 to 17,480 in 1988. Although it was originally hoped that the paper would begin to turn a profit within the first three years, the recession in the early 1980s led to the start-up funds being depleted. 

Eventually, in 1985 the paper took out an interest-free loan and received Rp. 700 million from its owners. After advertising increased, The Jakarta Post was able to turn a profit by 1988, and was considered "one of the most credible newspapers" in Indonesia. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Jakarta_Post)

Url Link to Read Indonesia Jakarta Post English Newspaper: https://www.thejakartapost.com

This is How Watermelon Became a Symbol of Resistance in Palestine

This is How Watermelon Became a Symbol of Resistance in Palestine

World Team    Desember 31, 2023    Comment   

 

Nesianetwork.id - T he watermelon may be a enormous portion of Palestinian culture, including in numerous dishes and crossing into the craftsmanship world where it has ended up a image of resistance. The ruddy, green, white and dark colored natural product held in hand, portrayed in craftsmanship or posted as an emoji has moreover ended up a way for Palestinians and their supporters to dissent against Israel. 

We've been seeing the natural product including in social media posts over the web ever since the Gaza intrusion started after Hamas assault on Israel on October 7. As of nowadays, more than 6,546 Palestinians have been murdered, counting 2,704 children, and over 17,000 individuals have been injured so distant in continuous Israeli retaliatory strikes.

The utilize of the watermelon as a Palestinian image isn't modern. It to begin with developed in 1967, when Israel seized control of the West Bank and Gaza and added East Jerusalem. Taking after this, the Israeli government utilized a military arrange to create open shows of the Palestinian hail a criminal offense in Gaza and the West Bank. In arrange to bypass the forbiddance, Palestinians begun utilizing watermelons since, when cut open, the natural product shows the energetic tints of the Palestinian hail - the ruddy watermelon substance, dark seeds, white skin, and green external skin.

Israel lifted the ban on the Palestinian flag in 1993, as part of the Oslo Accords, which entailed mutual recognition by Israel and the Palestinian Liberation Organisation and were the first formal agreements to try to resolve the Israel-Palestine situation. The flag was accepted as representing the Palestinian Authority, which would administer Gaza and the West Bank. 

In 2007, just after the Second Intifada, artist Khaled Hourani created The Story of the Watermelon for a book titled Subjective Atlas of Palestine. In 2013, he isolated one print and named it The Colours of the Palestinian Flag, which has since been seen by people across the globe. In 2021, the symbol returned when settlers, supported by an Israeli court ruling, took over the homes of Palestinian families in the Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood of East Jerusalem.

In January 2023, Israel’s national security minister granted the police the power to confiscate Palestinian flags. There was an attempt to turn this into a law but before that could happen the government collapsed.

In June, Zazim, an Arab-Israeli community organisation, launched a campaign to protest against the ensuing arrests and confiscation of flags. Images of watermelons were plastered on to 16 taxis operating in Tel Aviv, with the accompanying text: “This is not a Palestinian flag.” Amal Saad, a Palestinian from Haifa who worked on the Zazim campaign, told Al Jazeera they had a clear message: “If you want to stop us, we’ll find another way to express ourselves.” Since the invasion began, many authors, activists, journalists, filmmakers, and ordinary users across the world have reported that social posts containing hashtags such as “Free Palestine” or “I Stand With Palestine” are receiving less engagement than their other posts. They believe their messages expressing support for Palestinian civilians killed by Israeli forces are being shadowbanned by social media platforms. A shadowban is when social media platforms actively censore accounts or reduce the reach of certain posts and content. To counter this blockade of information X, Instagram and Facebook users have started using the watermelon emoji in their usernames, stories and posts in place of Palestine.

Sara Jamil, a lecturer at Indus Valley School and graphic designer, experienced something similar. “My Instagram account kept getting shadowbanned, which made me angry and frustrated,” she said. In a bid to do something, Jamil created an artwork around the resistance symbol and posted it on Instagram. Unsurprisingly, it got thousands of views. “People will always find a way to express themselves, sitting so far, they can’t do much. Hence, they connected with the issue through small actions like these,” the designer added. Social media is battleground right now, with many people trying to fight for Palestine online. Spreading awareness and keeping the movement alive the best way they know how, they too have adopted the watermelon as a symbol of hope for Palestine.

This article was published in thejakartapost.com. Click to read: https://www.thejakartapost.com/world/2023/11/06/how-watermelon-became-a-symbol-of-resistance-in-palestine.html.