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A Heavy Blow at the Start of the Year
Indonesia’s economy is overshadowed by internal and external pressures. The government’s fiscal management appears increasingly disordered.
Cover Story Edisi : Monday, April 14, 2025
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
Reopening the Sea Sand Export Tap
Two ministers of President Joko Widodo have paved the way for the exploitation and export of sea sand. Domestic and export interests are at odds.
Cover Story Edisi : Monday, September 30, 2024
The High Price of the High-Speed Train Ambition
The Whoosh fast train project continues to burden the state budget. It is Jokowi’s ambition to develop a flagship project worth hundreds of trillions of rupiah.
Special Report Edisi : Monday, July 29, 2024
Curbing the Influx of Cheap Goods
Imported clothing products tend to be cheaper than local products. Certain policies make manufacturers in other countries more competitive.
Economy Edisi : Monday, July 15, 2024
Indonesia’s E-Commerce Business Competition
The merger between Tokopedia and TikTok Shop shifts the e-commerce business competition. The new entity is competing with Shopee.
Economy Edisi : Monday, June 24, 2024
Who Benefits from Regulations on Marine Sediment Utilization
Several companies are applying for permits to utilize sediment, including sea sand. Large corporations use landfills for land reclamation areas.
Economy Edisi : Monday, April 1, 2024
Balancing Financial Health and Debt Risk in State Construction Companies
The government plans to merge several state-owned construction companies, reducing their number to just three. This could spread debt problems among them.
Economy Edisi : Monday, March 25, 2024
The Entertainment Tax Hike Controversy
Business actors are preparing a judicial review over the provisions on entertainment tax rates. A reflection of poorly prepared regulation.
Economy Edisi : Monday, February 5, 2024
Threatened by Batik Imports
Batik production centers are in a post-pandemic recovery period. But their efforts to rebound are threatened by the invasion of cheaper imported batik.