Jakarta Malls
Since Indonesia became a target of foreign retailers, around 100 malls have sprung up around the capital. Meanwhile, traditional markets should be managed by the private sector.
October 31, 2006
GO to a mall in any major city in Indonesia. Who would believe that this nation is in the middle of an economic crisis? Just take a look at the growth of modern and sparkling shopping centers, especially in Jakarta, the capital known as the window on Indonesia.
Not too long ago, however, when the crisis struck in 1998-2000, the construction of malls ground to a halt. But within the last five years, the floor area of Jakartas malls has more than d
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