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Invest in Indonesia, even during political years: Airlangga

Airlangga said that Indonesia had gone through so many election cycle before that political tension was no longer an issue and that the country's economy had proven to be insulated from politics.

2 years ago
Regulations premium

SOEs minister gives nod to KCI to import trains

The SOEs minister is worried that a delay in procuring new rolling stock may result in fare hikes or leave passengers stranded due to capacity constraints. ...

2 years ago
Markets

Asian stocks jump as strong China data revives reopening optimism

Asian stocks rebounded from a two-month low on Wednesday as data showing China's manufacturing activity in February expanded at the fastest pace in more than a decade cheered investors, offsetting fears over rising interest rates. ...

2 years ago

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Regulations premium

Govt reaffirms plan to make exporters bring 30% of revenue home

The coordinating economic minister says getting at least 30 percent of exporters' earnings into the country will help strengthen the rupiah against external factors.

2 years ago
Tech premium

'Zombie' VCs may arise globally, Indonesia no exception

Global venture capital (VC) fundraising tumbled by a double-digit percentage in 2022, and some insiders see the next few years as the night of the living dead, where zombie VC firms would arise.

2 years ago
Economy premium

Anticipating the impacts of returning twin deficits to Indonesia

Indonesia, being one of the world's largest producers and exporters of natural resource commodities, has been positively impacted by the global commodity windfall in the past two years.

2 years ago
Companies premium

United Tractors shares rise 10% on doubling of net profit

United Tractors saw its share price jump by more than 10 percent after its net profit doubled in 2022, following a hike in commodity prices. 

2 years ago
Companies premium

Astra International revenue rises 29% on high commodity prices

Heavy equipment and mining has become Astra's biggest business segment as it now contributes more than the automotive business to the group’s revenue.

2 years ago
Markets

Asian shares ease on prospects for higher US rates

Asian equities weakened on Tuesday and were set for their worst monthly performance since September as investors adjusted to expectations that US interest rates will stay higher for longer.

2 years ago
Companies premium

Nobu and MNC bank merger underway, OJK confirms

Two banks owned by homegrown conglomerates will be merged this year, according to the Financial Services Authority.

2 years ago
Companies

Businesses on e-commerce to gear up for increased sales in Ramadan 2023

In the country most populated by Muslims, Ramadan holds a special place in its people’s hearts. It is the day of the year people look forward to more than any other annually, and this year is no different.

2 years ago
Tech premium

Building material start-ups push into construction business

The business-to-business platforms cannot directly bring down building material prices, but they could help property developers manage costs, according to an expert.

2 years ago
Companies premium

Matahari profit back at pre-pandemic level after 51% rise

Sales of the retail chain increased 20.7 percent last year to Rp 12.4 trillion due to a strong performance during Lebaran, Christmas and the back-to-school season.

2 years ago
Tech

Dutch warn against internet toll as EU looks to Big Tech to fund networks

The Netherlands on Monday warned against hitting Big Tech with a so-called internet toll to help pay for billions of euros in network investments, saying such a move may breach net neutrality rules and lead to price hikes for Europeans.

2 years ago
Companies premium

Executive Column: Emtek's spending prudence shows merit in economic turmoil

Emtek, one of the biggest technology and media groups in the country comprising TV stations, digital media and tech start-ups, says prudence in spending has been helping it weather macroeconomic turmoil.

2 years ago
Markets premium

Only fraction of RI motorbike fleet seen to be electric by 2030

Electric motorcycle sales almost tripled from 2021 to 2022, but even with the significant improvement, only a fraction of Indonesia's conventional motorcycles could be replaced by electric ones over the coming years, analysts say.

2 years ago
Regulations premium

Civil servants wary of ‘compulsory’ move to IKN

“This is too hasty. If [the government] is serious about it, it should’ve been carefully planned since the incumbent [president]’s first term,” said one civil servant.

2 years ago
Companies premium

PGE shares close right back at IPO price on first day of trading

Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGE) was officially listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) on Friday, but after opening higher and fluctuating widely, its shares closed at the initial public offering (IPO) price.

2 years ago
Companies premium

Largest Pocky factory opens in Indonesia to supply ASEAN, US market

Ezaki Glico Co., Ltd inaugurated its largest factory to date on Thursday in Karawang, West Java, with the aim of serving the domestic and Southeast Asian markets and to begin exports to North America in spring this year.

2 years ago
Economy premium

Incoming BOJ chief says low rates remain appropriate - for now

While signaling the chance of tweaking the BOJ's bond yield curve control (YCC) in the future, Ueda said the bank needed to work out the right timing and means to do so, a sign the new chief will be in no rush to overhaul the controversial policy.

2 years ago
Regulations

India wants a clean energy transition deal – and its coal too

India is unlikely to sign a deal with richer nations this year for a just energy transition, as international funding rests on India committing to a timeline to phase out coal, an "unviable" proposition for the country, energy analysts said.

2 years ago
Markets

Asian markets mixed, Tokyo boosted by BoJ nominee

Asian markets were mixed Friday, with traders still occupied by long-running interest rate worries, though Tokyo rallied after the man tipped as Japan's next central bank head made the case for keeping its ultra-loose policy.

2 years ago
Regulations premium

99 coal plants to kick off carbon trading in Indonesia

Indonesia is nearing the completion of a national carbon-trading mechanism, but for the measure to be effective, the country needs to begin tightening emissions quotas for coal-fired power plants, an expert says.

2 years ago
Regulations premium

For better or worse, Perry seen as guarantor of stability at BI

Economists agree that the nomination of the central bank governor for a second term in office signals predictability in Indonesia’s monetary policy as next year’s elections draw closer, but some consider him too obedient to the government.

2 years ago
Markets

Germany to crack down on export of EU-sanctioned goods to third countries

The German economy ministry is seeking to crack down on the export to third countries of goods that fall under European Union sanctions imposed on Russia over its war in Ukraine, according to a ministry document seen by Reuters on Thursday.

2 years ago
Companies

Remanufacturing for a better tomorrow: Walking the sustainability talk

Amid the global economy’s move toward sustainable development, SKF - a leading global supplier of solutions for rotating equipment, has already embarked on a “remanufacturing journey” which helps in extending the service life of industrial bearings to reduce costs, downtime and environmental impact.

2 years ago
Economy premium

69% of Asia-Pacific CEOs expect global economic decline: Survey

The mood among corporate leaders in the Asia-Pacific region has darkened abruptly in a global economy fraught with risks from geopolitical confrontation and runaway inflation to rising social tension, a new study has found.

2 years ago
Markets

Stocks struggle to make headway as rate rises loom

Asian stock markets were pinned near seven-week lows on Thursday while the dollar stood at multi-week peaks, as a run of strong economic data had investors worrying interest rates will need to keep rising and stay high to put the brakes on inflation.

2 years ago
Regulations premium

Batang Toru power plant project hits snag as orangutan conflict worsens

The Batang Toru hydropower plant has caused a global controversy for threatening the habitat of the critically endangered Tapanuli orangutan, raising concerns over the likelihood of its extinction.

2 years ago
Economy

Jokowi nominates BI chief Perry Warjiyo for second term

Chairman of House budget committee Said Abdullah said President Jokowi has sent Perry's name to the House as his sole candidate for the post.

2 years ago

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Thu, July 13, 2023

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