Aisha Shaidra joined Tempo in 2013 and writes lifestyle stories and public figure profiles for Koran Tempo and Tempo.co. The Padjadjaran University Indonesian literature graduate now covers business and economic issues for Majalah Tempo. Part of the writer’s team that won the 2020 Adinegoro Award.
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![Cargo handling of fertilizers at Sunda Kelapa Port, Jakarta, April 1.
TEMPO/Tony Hartawan](https://images-tm.tempo.co/all/2024/04/29/859930/859930_400.jpg)
Import Restrictions and Trade Surplus
The import quantities of several products declined over the last few months. Trade surplus is not always favorable.
Economy Edisi : Monday, April 29, 2024
![Illustration by TEMPO/Kendra Paramita](https://images-tm.tempo.co/all/2024/04/21/859353/859353_400.jpg)
A Step Back in Lobster Seed Cultivation
Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Sakti Wahyu Trenggono reopens the gates to lobster larvae exports under the guise of a cultivation scheme.
Cover Story Edisi : Monday, April 22, 2024
![Muslims perform the umrah pilgrimage during Ramadan at the Al-Haram Mosque, Mecca, Saudi Arabia, March 31.
TEMPO/Ricky Mohammad Nugraha](https://images-tm.tempo.co/all/2024/04/04/858316/858316_400.jpg)
Umrah Business Profits During Ramadan
The number of Indonesian umrah minor pilgrimage travelers grows during the fasting month of Ramadan. The nation’s umrah economic potential has not been fully harnessed.
Economy Edisi : Thursday, April 4, 2024
![A granite production site on the coast of Karimun Besar Island, Karimun Regency, Riau Islands Province, March 24
TEMPO/Yogi Eka Sahputra](https://images-tm.tempo.co/all/2024/03/31/857903/857903_400.jpg)
The Impacts of Sand Dredging in Karimun
The dredging of sea sand triggers abrasion on the coast of the Karimun Regency. Suctioning marine sedimentation will cause further damage.
Economy Edisi : Monday, April 1, 2024
![The International Arrival Terminal 3 of Soekarno-Hatta Airport, Tangerang, Banten, March 15.
TEMPO/Martin Yogi Pardemean](https://images-tm.tempo.co/all/2024/03/24/857382/857382_400.jpg)
Imported Good Restrictions Spark Public Outcry
The Trade Ministry is re-evaluating the regulation on imported goods restrictions, which triggers concerns for travelers and threatens business supply chains.
Economy Edisi : Monday, March 25, 2024
![A character animation creator works on a game titled Faerie Afterlight at Clay Games Studio in Malang, East Java, February 23. The government has formed the National Games Industry Development Acceleration Team through Presidential Regulation No. 19/2024 to amplify the creative economy business ecosystem of local games.
ANTARA/Ari Bowo Sucipto](https://images-tm.tempo.co/all/2024/03/10/856407/856407_400.jpg)
Leveling Up the National Game Industry with Special Funding Initiatives
The government issues a regulation to develop the game industry. There will be a special funding agency.
Economy Edisi : Monday, March 11, 2024
![Frozen meat from Australia unloaded at Dharma Jaya warehouse, Cakung, East Jakarta, June 2016.
TEMPO/Tony Hartawan](https://images-tm.tempo.co/all/2024/02/25/855371/855371_400.jpg)
Meat Import Restrictions
The government modified beef import regulations several times. Some led to instances of bribery and corruption.
Economy Edisi : Monday, February 26, 2024
![Passengers of a commuter train at Kebayoran Station, Jakarta, December 9, 2023.
TEMPO/Magang/Joseph](https://images-tm.tempo.co/all/2024/02/18/854847/854847_400.jpg)
KCI’s Plan to Purchase Electric Trains
KCI purchases used trains from China. The price is competitively higher, but the specifications are deemed to be the most suitable.
Economy Edisi : Monday, February 19, 2024
![The police dormitory building, located behind the Probolinggo Police Resort Headquarters, in Jalan Panglima Sudirman, Lesan Hamlet, Probolinggo Regency, East Java, February 6.
TEMPO/David Priyasidharta](https://images-tm.tempo.co/all/2024/02/11/854276/854276_400.jpg)
Istaka Karya’s Financial Problems that Led to Its Bankruptcy
Istaka Karya is embroiled in issues arising from a number of its projects. There are overpayments and problematic partners.
Economy Edisi : Monday, February 12, 2024
![Merlinda Dessy Arantji Adoe, who stars in Women from Rote Island, poses on Rote Island, East Nusa Tenggara, January 10.
Rizal Saputra Djaha](https://images-tm.tempo.co/all/2024/01/28/853128/853128_400.jpg)
Merlinda Dessy Arantji Adoe: Orpha’s Layered Emotional Performance
Merlinda Dessy Arantji Adoe successfully pulled off a role with difficult depth. She is a brilliant newcomer.
Special Report Edisi : Monday, January 29, 2024
![Arswendy Bening Swara
Badrun & Loundri Team Behind The Scenes](https://images-tm.tempo.co/all/2024/01/28/853130/853130_400.jpg)
Arswendy Bening Swara: Two Sides of the Wandering Haj
Arswendy Bening Swara gives a convincing performance as a wandering religious pilgrim.
Special Report Edisi : Monday, January 29, 2024
![The launch of Indonesian Carbon Exchange (IDX Carbon) at the Indonesian Stock Exchange, Jakarta, September 26, 2023.
TEMPO/Tony Hartawan](https://images-tm.tempo.co/all/2024/01/21/852474/852474_400.jpg)
The Slow Pace of Carbon Exchange
Trading on the carbon exchange is strained by regulations. Business actors are complaining about the mandatory entry to the National Registry System.
Cover Story Edisi : Monday, January 22, 2024
![Tokopedia and TikTok collaborate to launch the Buy Local promotional program on National Online Shopping Day, Jakarta, December 12, 2023.
TEMPO/Tony Hartawan](https://images-tm.tempo.co/all/2024/01/14/851885/851885_400.jpg)
The Story Behind Tiktok's Purchase of Tokopedia Shares
The integration of TikTok Shop with Tokopedia will reinforce GoTo’s business. Indonesia’s e-commerce competition landscape is changing.
Economy Edisi : Monday, January 15, 2024
![The Indonesia Morowali Industrial Park with seaport facility in Bahodopi subdistrict, Morowali Regency, Central Sulawesi, December 31.
ANTARA/Mohamad Hamzah](https://images-tm.tempo.co/all/2024/01/08/851377/851377_400.jpg)
The Owners of Indonesia Tsingshan Stainless Steel
Subsidiaries of the Tsingshan Group are located within IMIP. It is a joint venture of foreign bosses, local business owners, and a former general in a mineral smelter.
Cover Story Edisi : Monday, January 8, 2024
![Gerindra Party Chairman Prabowo Subianto receives former PDI-P politician and activist Budiman Sudjatmiko at Kertanegara House, Jakarta, July 18.
TEMPO/M Taufan Rengganis](https://images-tm.tempo.co/all/2024/01/02/850880/850880_400.jpg)
Why 1998 Activicts Support Prabowo-Gibran Ticket
Budiman Sudjatmiko and other 1998 activists are gathering support for Prabowo Subianto-Gibran Rakabuming Raka. They are deemed pragmatic and accused of forgetting history.
Cover Story Edisi : Monday, January 1, 2024
![A prospective buyer checks the specifications of Wuling Air EV car at Pondok Indah Wuling Center, Jakarta, December 2, 2022.
TEMPO/Tony Hartawan](https://images-tm.tempo.co/all/2023/12/26/850222/850222_400.jpg)
Cost Saving, Charging Takes Time
Wuling car owners feel they have benefited by the cost-saving. But their problem is charging at SPKLU.
Cover Story Edisi : Monday, December 25, 2023
![Presidential Chief of Staff Moeldoko at the Presidential Palace, Jakarta, December 21.
TEMPO/Subekti](https://images-tm.tempo.co/all/2023/12/26/850225/850225_400.jpg)
Moeldoko's Explanation of Wulling Electric Vehicle Charger Standard
Moeldoko has reportedly sent letters to various government officials to clear Wuling’s GB/T charger for the Indonesian National Standards.
Cover Story Edisi : Monday, December 25, 2023
![Freeport Indonesia’s iron ore processing in Tembagapura district, Mimika Regency, Papua.
Freeport Indonesia Doc.](https://images-tm.tempo.co/all/2023/12/17/849535/849535_400.jpg)
Freeport Maneuvers to Challenge Copper Export Duty
Freeport objects to the copper export duty. It is considered as failing to comply with the previous agreement.
Economy Edisi : Monday, December 18, 2023
![TikTok Shop, Tokopedia plan investment cooperation.
Illustration by TEMPO](https://images-tm.tempo.co/all/2023/12/10/848914/848914_400.jpg)
Strategies to Revive the TikTok Shop in Indonesia
TikTok Shop will resume its operation in Indonesia through a collaboration with Tokopedia. Four options are on the table.
Economy Edisi : Monday, December 11, 2023
![Waskita Karya’s shares trade, which has been suspended by the Indonesian Stock Exchange, is monitored on a mobile phone.
TEMPO/Tony Hartawan](https://images-tm.tempo.co/all/2023/12/04/848435/848435_400.jpg)
Waskita Karya’s Bondholders Getting More Nervous
Waskita Karya’s bond restructuring fails to reach a quorum. Investors, including pension fund managers, are getting more nervous.