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With Indonesia’s XL Axiata-Smartfren Merger, Telecom Consolidation Marches on 

With Indonesia’s XL Axiata-Smartfren Merger, Telecom Consolidation Marches on 

By James Guild
Amid both financial and geopolitical pressures, there has been a trend toward increased consolidation in Southeast Asia’s telecom industry.

Apple Plans to Invest $1 Billion in Indonesian Manufacturing Plant, Minister Says

Apple Plans to Invest $1 Billion in Indonesian Manufacturing Plant, Minister Says

By Sebastian Strangio
The investment, which has not yet been made official, would help Apple fulfill local content rules that have prevented it from selling its latest iPhone in the country.
Indonesia’s PLN and the Clean Energy Conundrum

Indonesia’s PLN and the Clean Energy Conundrum

By James Guild
The state-owned utility has allowed private companies to expand the country's generating capacity, but it may take a different approach with solar.

The Financial Struggles at Indonesian Textile Giant Sritex, Explained

The Financial Struggles at Indonesian Textile Giant Sritex, Explained

By James Guild
The garment manufacturer is struggling with a heavy debt burden, a slump in demand, and a flood of inexpensive imports.

Indonesia Bars Sale of Google Smartphones Over Local Content Rules

Indonesia Bars Sale of Google Smartphones Over Local Content Rules

By Sebastian Strangio
The announcement comes not long after the government imposed similar restrictions on the sale of Apple's latest iPhone model.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

The Next Chapter of Indonesia’s ‘Downstreaming’ Agenda

The Next Chapter of Indonesia’s ‘Downstreaming’ Agenda

By Dimas Muhamad
Jakarta has made efforts maximize the benefits that it derives from its natural resources, but there is a lot more that could be done.

Why Indonesia is Blocking Chinese E-Commerce App Temu

Why Indonesia is Blocking Chinese E-Commerce App Temu

By James Guild
Jakarta has a long track record of leveraging market access in order to gain concessions from foreign companies.
Prabowo Subianto Sworn In As Indonesia’s Eighth President

Prabowo Subianto Sworn In As Indonesia’s Eighth President

By Sebastian Strangio
The inauguration ceremony marked a triumphant apotheosis for the former general, who was elected in a landslide in February.

New Leadership Creates Fresh Momentum For EU-Indonesia FTA Talks

New Leadership Creates Fresh Momentum For EU-Indonesia FTA Talks

By Alif Alauddin
Incoming administrations in Brussels and Jakarta offer hope for progress in the long-running negotiations.

Prabowo’s 8% Growth Gamble: Reform or Bureaucratic Bloat?

Prabowo’s 8% Growth Gamble: Reform or Bureaucratic Bloat?

By Rania Teguh
Indonesia's incoming president has an ambitious economic plan, but his current approach may not be up to the task.

Prabowo to Reappoint Sri Mulyani as Indonesia’s Finance Minister

Prabowo to Reappoint Sri Mulyani as Indonesia’s Finance Minister

By Sebastian Strangio
The former World Bank director will become the first person to hold the finance portfolio under three presidential administrations.
Indonesia Asks Apple, Google to Block Chinese E-Commerce App Temu

Indonesia Asks Apple, Google to Block Chinese E-Commerce App Temu

By Sebastian Strangio
The country's communications minister says that the app's "factory-to-consumer" model threatens to undermine millions of small businesses.

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