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Indonesia Remains Confident the Economy Will Grow by More than 5 Percent This Year

Markus YohannesFebruary 23, 2016

by Markus YohannesFebruary 23, 20161

The Indonesian government aims to bolster its slowing economy by encouraging domestic consumption, increasing government spending, and drumming up investment....

Amidst Slowing Economy, Indonesia’s Tourism Sector Prepares to Take on Foreign Investment

Christabel SasaboneFebruary 9, 2016

by Christabel SasaboneFebruary 9, 20160

Facing an economic slowdown, the Indonesian government is set to revamp laws on foreign ownership in certain sectors, starting with...

Tourism: Discrepancies between Central Bureau of Statistics and the Government

Indonesia ExpatFebruary 5, 2016

by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 5, 20160

Despite the Central Bureau of Statistics’ (Badan Pusat Statistik – BPS) latest report suggesting a decline in the number of...

Op-Ed: Despite Fear Mongering Media, Indonesia Responds Healthily to Terrorism

Leighton CosseboomJanuary 25, 2016February 5, 2016

by Leighton CosseboomJanuary 25, 2016February 5, 20161

During violent attacks on 14 January in Jakarta, the media grossly misreported the facts. It was sloppy and irresponsible, as...

China’ Economic Slowdown Stifles Local Trade and the Rupiah

Sania RasyidJanuary 25, 2016February 5, 2016

by Sania RasyidJanuary 25, 2016February 5, 20160

China’s economic slowdown has affected trade in Indonesia and the value of the rupiah. The archipelago could be set for...

Fishermen in Indonesia Undaunted by Declining Shark Fin Demand in China

Indonesia ExpatJanuary 25, 2016April 10, 2023

by Indonesia ExpatJanuary 25, 2016April 10, 20230

Demand for shark fin is in decline, particularly in China, but shark fishing is still rampant in Indonesia. A lack...

2015 at a Glance: the Good, the Bad and the Shocking

Josefhine ChitraDecember 15, 2015January 22, 2024

by Josefhine ChitraDecember 15, 2015January 22, 20240

2015 was pivotal for Indonesia in many ways, and it’s important to take stock of the 12 months that have...

Following Haze Crisis, Indonesia Pledges to Cut Deforestation Rate in Half

Indonesia ExpatDecember 15, 2015April 10, 2023

by Indonesia ExpatDecember 15, 2015April 10, 20230

This year’s forest fires sky-rocketed Indonesia’s carbon emissions tenfold. The government has announced a plan to revamp the nation’s land...

Central Bank and Government Watch Closely as Rupiah Continues to Fluctuate

Josefhine ChitraNovember 30, 2015January 22, 2024

by Josefhine ChitraNovember 30, 2015January 22, 20240

Analysts say Indonesia’s rupiah will further fluctuate. Meanwhile, the government and Central Bank experiment with stimulus packages and market intervention....

Indonesia’s Food Import Restrictions Leaves Restaurants with a Loss of Appetite

Sania RasyidNovember 16, 2015November 16, 2015

by Sania RasyidNovember 16, 2015November 16, 20150

With tougher restrictions on food imports, restaurateurs in Jakarta prepare for the worst. The Indonesian food sector has never been...

Food Trucks Boom as Mouths Water on the Streets of Indonesia

Markus YohannesNovember 16, 2015November 16, 2015

by Markus YohannesNovember 16, 2015November 16, 20153

Recent years have seen more unique food trucks turning up throughout Jakarta, with proprietors offering one-of-a-kind dishes to stand out...

Amid Rupiah Surge, Drop In Reserves Shows Indonesian Fragility

Indonesia ExpatNovember 13, 2015February 5, 2016

by Indonesia ExpatNovember 13, 2015February 5, 20160

Last month’s drop in Bank Indonesia’s foreign-exchange reserves, even as the rupiah led emerging markets to surge 7 percent,...

A Brief History of Indonesia

Terry CollinsNovember 2, 2015October 20, 2017

by Terry CollinsNovember 2, 2015October 20, 20170

A Brief History of Indonesia by Tim Hannigan pub. Tuttle 2015 pp.288 ISBN 978-0-8048-4476-5 (pbk) ISBN 978-0-4629-1716-7(ebook) The sub-title is far...