Reporter for economic desk.
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![Visitors look at the helicopters on display at the Heli Expo Asia 2024 at the Cengkareng Heliport, Soekarno-Hatta Airport, Tangerang, Banten, June 26).
ANTARA/Muhammad Iqbal](https://images-tm.tempo.co/all/2024/07/01/864403/864403_400.jpg)
Opportunities for the Aviation Industry amidst High Maintenance and Operational Costs
Aviation industry players are strategizing under pressure. Hoping for an upswing to focus on services.
Economy Edisi : Monday, July 1, 2024
![Illustration by TEMPO/Alvin Siregar](https://images-tm.tempo.co/all/2024/06/23/863853/863853_400.jpg)
Behind Tokopedia's Mass Layoffs
Tokopedia made significant cuts in its workforce following its business consolidation with TikTok. A consequence of inefficient business operation.
Economy Edisi : Monday, June 24, 2024
![Aerial photo showing part of the residential area experiencing rolling power outages in Pisang village, Padang, West Sumatra, June 5.
ANTARA/Iggoy el Fitra](https://images-tm.tempo.co/all/2024/06/16/863384/863384_400.jpg)
Causes of PLN’s Power Outage in Sumatra
State electricity company PLN is investigating the reason for power disturbances in Sumatra. The island still awaits the completion of the Aceh-Lampung high-voltage power line.
Economy Edisi : Monday, June 17, 2024
![Taman Buah Kutabumi 2 Pasarkemis housing complex, Tangerang Regency, Banten, June 5.
TEMPO/Ayu Cipta](https://images-tm.tempo.co/all/2024/06/10/862928/862928_400.jpg)
Overlapping Housing Programs in Tapera and BPJS Ketenagakerjaan
Workers and entrepreneurs consider that the Tapera policy overlaps with the MLT program. Developers continue to benefit from both programs.
Economy Edisi : Monday, June 10, 2024
![A cargo ship carrying containers of imported goods enters Tanjung Port, Priok, Jakarta, January 15.
TEMPO/Tony Hartawan](https://images-tm.tempo.co/all/2024/06/03/862428/862428_400.jpg)
Complicated Import Regulations
The complicated import regulations is causing congestion at ports. The constantly changing rules do not solve the problem.
Economy Edisi : Monday, June 3, 2024
![A farm worker drying Lengkong garlic at a garlic wholesaler depot in Dangkel village, Temanggung, Central Java, Marcg 26, 2022.
ANTARA/Anis Efizudin](https://images-tm.tempo.co/all/2024/05/26/861879/861879_400.jpg)
Low Harvest Causing Garlic High Prices
The volume of garlic harvests in a number of production centers is dwindling. The price hike is becoming more difficult to contain.
Economy Edisi : Monday, May 27, 2024
![Installation of Starlink devices at the office of the General Election Supervisory Agency of Yahukimo Regency, Papua, February 10.
Photo Courtesy of David Sobolim](https://images-tm.tempo.co/all/2024/05/19/861345/861345_400.jpg)
Impacts of Better Internet Connection
Last year, Starlink reached government offices, community health clinics, and households in Papua. The company offers fast and stable connection.
Cover Story Edisi : Monday, May 20, 2024
![Illustration by TEMPO/Alvin Siregar](https://images-tm.tempo.co/all/2024/05/12/860832/860832_400.jpg)
Finding Dairy Cattle for the Free Milk Program
The government is asking businesses to provide dairy cows for the free milk and lunch program.
Cover Story Edisi : Monday, May 13, 2024
![Livin’ by Mandiri service at Bank Mandiri’s head office in Jakarta, March 8.
TEMPO/Tony Hartawan](https://images-tm.tempo.co/all/2024/05/05/860363/860363_400.jpg)
Digital Service Innovations, Big Banks’ Way to Dominate Market
The four big banks that dominate the Indonesian banking market are backed by strong capital and major innovations. Small banks will have an even smaller piece of the pie.
Economy Edisi : Monday, May 6, 2024
![The loading and unloading activity of wheat flour at Sunda Kelapa Port, Jakarta, September 2023.
TEMPO/Tony Hartawan](https://images-tm.tempo.co/all/2024/04/29/859925/859925_400.jpg)
How Restrictive Import Regulation Hits Wheat Flour Industry
Import restrictions make it difficult for flour producers to obtain raw ingredients. Regulatory bans and restrictions threaten many industries.
Economy Edisi : Monday, April 29, 2024
![Acting Head of the West Java Health Office Nina Susana (left) at the Sidawangi Lung Hospital in Cirebon Regency, West Java, January 2023.
West Java Health Office Doc.](https://images-tm.tempo.co/all/2024/04/14/858840/858840_400.jpg)
West Java to be the First to Issue Regional Bonds
The West Java government will issue Rp1 trillion in regional bonds. It will be the first province to issue the new financing model.
Economy Edisi : Monday, April 15, 2024
![A number of vehicles pass through the road development project connecting the industrial area and the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Batam, Riau Islands, March 15.
ANTARA/Teguh Prihatna](https://images-tm.tempo.co/all/2024/03/31/857906/857906_400.jpg)
Demand of Sea Sand for Construction Projects in Batam
Several projects in Batam are experiencing a shortage of sand supply. Developers cannot immediately utilize marine sediment materials.
Economy Edisi : Monday, April 1, 2024
![Illustration by TEMPO/Kendra Paramita](https://images-tm.tempo.co/all/2024/03/24/857372/857372_400.jpg)
Government's SOE Strategic Streamlining for Efficiency
The government consolidates state-owned enterprises into around 30 companies to increase efficiency and provide space for the private sector.
Economy Edisi : Monday, March 25, 2024
![A resident tops up the electricity token in the Benhil area, Central Jakarta, July 1, 2022.
TEMPO/ Febri Angga Palguna](https://images-tm.tempo.co/all/2024/03/10/856403/856403_400.jpg)
Balancing Energy Subsidies and Free Lunch Program in Indonesia
The government opens the option of switching energy subsidies for the free lunch program. This threatens poor households.
Economy Edisi : Monday, March 11, 2024
![Residents queue to buy rice in the Food Supply and Price Stabilization (SPHP) program during a market operation organized by the local government and State Logistics Agency (Bulog) in Kediri, East Java, February 28.
ANTARA/Prasetia Fauzani](https://images-tm.tempo.co/all/2024/03/03/855884/855884_400.jpg)
Illegal Levies in the Soaring Price of Rice
The distribution of cheap rice is rife with problems. Unauthorized levies are causing prices to soar.
Economy Edisi : Monday, March 4, 2024
![Illustration by Alvin Siregar](https://images-tm.tempo.co/all/2024/02/25/855365/855365_400.jpg)
The Meat Import Uncertainty
Problems in meat imports indicate the return to the quota regime. Permits are issued late, and the volume allocated is only one-third of what is asked.
Economy Edisi : Monday, February 26, 2024
![Java-1 coal-fired power plant (PLTU) in Cilamaya, Karawang, West Java, 2022.
pertamina.com](https://images-tm.tempo.co/all/2024/02/18/854849/854849_400.jpg)
Jawa-1 PLTGU Financial and Technical Problems
Operators of the Jawa-1 steam-gas power plant are in a financial strain. Technical problems are slowing down the project’s development.
Economy Edisi : Monday, February 19, 2024
![The protest of the Istaka Karya Victims Association demanding the State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Ministry and the Finance Ministry to settle the debt of Istaka Karya, in front of the SOEs Ministry building, Jakarta, March 15, 2023.
TEMPO/Subekti](https://images-tm.tempo.co/all/2024/02/11/854279/854279_400.jpg)
The Victims of Istaka Karya
Istaka Karya project vendors and subcontractors are desperately trying to collect receivables from various projects. Many end up indebted to banks.
Economy Edisi : Monday, February 12, 2024
![Chairman of the Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) of Badung, I Gusti Ngurah Rai Suryawijaya, presents his views during a discussion on the rejection of the entertainment tax increase in Badung, Bali, January 15.
ANTARA/Fikri Yusuf](https://images-tm.tempo.co/all/2024/02/04/853719/853719_400.jpg)
Entertainment Tax Choking Struggling Night Clubs And Bars
The tourism industry and entertainment services such as nightclubs contribute to regional incomes. They are just starting to recover from the pandemic.
Economy Edisi : Monday, February 5, 2024
![Regulatory relaxation on batik import
Illustration by TEMPO](https://images-tm.tempo.co/all/2024/01/28/853101/853101_400.jpg)
New Regulation for Batik Imports
A new regulation expands the opportunities for batik imports by easing the import mechanisms, citing the needs of state institutions.