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Bullion Bank’s Impacts on Downstream Gold Sector
The presence of the bullion bank is expected to boost domestic gold downstreaming. It is a measure to prevent gold from flowing abroad.
Economy Edisi : Monday, March 10, 2025

The Return of Military Officers to SOEs
The placement of military officers in state-owned enterprises during the Old Order and New Order eras was rife with issues and misconduct. It was a different model of leadership.
Economy Edisi : Monday, March 3, 2025

Deputy Manpower Minister Immanuel Ebenezer: No Layoffs at Sritex
Immanuel Ebenezer confirmed reports of law enforcement involvement, including the police and state intelligence, in the government’s efforts to save Sritex.
Economy Edisi : Monday, February 24, 2025

Erick Thohir, Minister of State-Owned Enterprises: Danantara Ensures SOEs Make Breakthroughs
State-Owned Enterprises Minister Erick Thohir shares his perspectives on Danantara and the new SOEs Law.
Cover Story Edisi : Monday, February 17, 2025

Reshuffling Danantara’s Top Leadership
President Prabowo Subianto will replace Danantara’s management. Rosan Roeslani will take the helm, while Muliaman Hadad is sidelined.
Cover Story Edisi : Monday, February 17, 2025

Budget Cuts in Prabowo’s Bloated Cabinet
The government’s budget cuts are targeting spending deemed wasteful. However, the size of Prabowo Subianto’s cabinet contradicts his austerity rhetoric.
Cover Story Edisi : Monday, February 10, 2025

100 Unconvincing Days
Foreign investor confidence in Prabowo Subianto’s administration remains low in its first 100 days. Spending surged without a corresponding increase in revenue.
Economy Edisi : Monday, February 3, 2025

Self-Sufficiency Shortcuts
The government raises the purchase price of unhusked rice and halts imports of four food commodities in the hope of achieving self-sufficiency.
Economy Edisi : Monday, January 20, 2025

The Electric Taxi Gimmick from Vietnam
Xanh SM, a Vietnamese taxi operator, is aggressively expanding in Indonesia. It is linked with an electric vehicle manufacturer.
Economy Edisi : Monday, January 6, 2025

Women Against Mining
Women in various villages are fighting against mining and nickel downstreaming. Some have been criminalized while others have suffered losses.
Special Report Edisi : Monday, December 30, 2024

Huge Financing Gap for Energy Transition
The funding needed for energy transition is difficult to fulfill. The JETP scheme is stalled, and alternative funding remains elusive.
Cover Story Edisi : Monday, December 16, 2024

Seeking Help from Companies and Cooperatives
The government is involving cooperatives and private companies in the free nutritious meal program, which they hope will bring additional capital.
Economy Edisi : Monday, December 9, 2024

The Long Dispute Over the Alpha Index
The government announced the provincial minimum wage during ongoing negotiations about the value of the alpha variable.
Cover Story Edisi : Monday, December 2, 2024

Frequent Changes to Minimum Wage Regulation
The government repeatedly revised the formula for calculating minimum wage. Policy changes create uncertainty.
Cover Story Edisi : Monday, December 2, 2024

Minister Amran’s Intervention in the Food Sector
Minister Amran Sulaiman recommends changes to regulations on food sector institutions, citing self-sufficiency as the primary reason.
Economy Edisi : Monday, November 25, 2024

Lack of Information and Misaligned Distribution of People’s Credit
The disbursement of People’s Business Credit faces numerous challenges. Farmers and small business owners are vulnerable to loan sharks and middlemen.
Economy Edisi : Monday, November 18, 2024

Behind the Formation of Danantara
Prabowo Subianto is establishing BPI Danantara to manage state-owned enterprises. There are reportedly tug-of-wars and a number of obstacles in the process, including the obligation to revise laws.
Cover Story Edisi : Monday, November 11, 2024

Helicopter Service Business Expanding in Indonesia
Driven by corporate demand, helicopter business opportunities continue to grow. Operators are increasingly expanding their fleets.
Economy Edisi : Monday, October 28, 2024

Why Prabowo Selects Sri Mulyani as Finance Minister
Sri Mulyani and several economic ministers from Jokowi join Prabowo’s cabinet, with encouragement from two former presidents.
Cover Story Edisi : Monday, October 21, 2024

Rocky Roads for Media Companies
Media companies are experiencing upheaval due to the rapid changes in the business landscape. The industry is moving towards a new equilibrium.