Reporter for economic desk.
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Government’s Scenarios to Save Waskita Karya
Waskita Karya wins new project tenders worth Rp11 trillion. It is a way of seeking salvage through the state budget.
Economy Edisi : Monday, December 4, 2023
Permit Extension for Freeport’s Shares
The Indonesian government promises to extend Freeport’s permit if the company releases more shares. A premature extension of the permit would violate regulation.
Cover Story Edisi : Monday, November 27, 2023
KAI’s Unexpected Financial Burden
The maintenance of Jabodebek LRT is burdening KAI’s finances. The cash flow is expected to be unbalanced due to unforeseen expenses.
Economy Edisi : Monday, November 20, 2023
How China Eyeing the Java-Sumatra Electricity Project
The PLN and a Chinese company are negotiating a study of the Java-Sumatra transmission and interconnection network. Other countries are also pursuing it.
Economy Edisi : Monday, November 13, 2023
The Challenges of Funding Early Retirement of Coal Power Plants
The program to put coal-fired power plants (PLTU) into early retirement is hampered by funding problems. As grants are stuck, the state budget must be disbursed.
Economy Edisi : Monday, November 6, 2023
Garlic Planting Obligation for Importers
The realization of obligatory garlic cultivation as a provision to obtain the commodity import permits is still stuttering due to incompliant importers and farmers.
Economy Edisi : Monday, October 30, 2023
Importing Rice to Lower Prices
Rice prices continue to skyrocket as crop yields decline. Imported rice is entering the market and distribution methods are being changed.
Economy Edisi : Monday, October 23, 2023
Kimia Farma’s Loss Due to Expired Vaccines
Kimia Farma and the holding of state-owned pharmaceutical companies have an excess stock of vaccines that are nearing their expiration date. The state could suffer losses.
Economy Edisi : Monday, October 16, 2023
The Ideal Tariff for Jakarta-Bandung Whoosh High-Speed Train
KCIC is considering its tariff for the Whoosh high-speed train. There is the option to change Argo Parahyangan’s route to eliminate competition for Whoosh.
Economy Edisi : Monday, October 9, 2023
Problematic Gas Contracts in Pertamina
Pertamina is looking for a way out of a number of problematic gas contracts. LNG purchases by several companies could end up in losses.
Economy Edisi : Monday, October 2, 2023
Courting Tesla Investment in Indonesia
Heads of state are vying to get Elon Musk to build a Tesla factory. The investment plan in Indonesia is hampered by the current economic situation.
Economy Edisi : Monday, September 25, 2023
Commotion over PGN's Gas Price Hike Plan
Commotion ensues as PGN makes plans to raise the price of gas for industries. Entrepreneurs are lobbying officials, from ministers to the president.
Economy Edisi : Monday, September 11, 2023
Beware of the Greenwashing Trap in Carbon Exchange
A number of cases show that carbon exchanges are prone to greenwashing. Carbon trading is considered a manipulative method.
Economy Edisi : Monday, September 4, 2023
Why the Use of EV Is Not the Solution to Pollution
The government is encouraging the use of electric vehicles to reduce pollution. There is widespread criticism.
Cover Story Edisi : Monday, August 28, 2023
Impacts of El Niño’s on Sugarcane Farmers
Sugarcane farmers experience two strokes of ill luck. Production plummets thanks to pests in the dry season. To make it worse, sugar is sold at a low price.
Economy Edisi : Monday, August 21, 2023
How Captive Power Plants Threaten Energy Transition Financial Aid
The energy transition project plan is challenged by new steam power plant projects, threatening financial aid from developed countries.
Economy Edisi : Monday, August 14, 2023
Why Subsidies Failed to Boost Electric Vehicle Sales
The government removed the conditions for electric motorcycle subsidy recipients. It will be made available to everyone.
Economy Edisi : Monday, August 7, 2023
Crude Oil's Thriving Black Market
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine ignites a black market fever for cheap crude oil. Pertamina refuses it, Bakamla captures a tanker transporting the oil.
Economy Edisi : Monday, July 31, 2023
The Floating Storage’s Sinking Business
An audit by the BPK reveals that Perusahaan Gas Negara or PGN suffers losses from operating the Lampung FSRU. The BPK and the SOEs Ministry report it to the authorities.
Economy Edisi : Monday, July 24, 2023
More than Just Refining Minerals
The mining downstreaming policy gives rise to issues. Mineral processing has not been optimal without processed materials being absorbed by manufacturing industries.