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Indonesia economy
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
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
By Sebastian Strangio
The announcement comes not long after the government imposed similar restrictions on the sale of Apple's latest iPhone model.
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
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
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
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?
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
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
By Sebastian Strangio
The country's communications minister says that the app's "factory-to-consumer" model threatens to undermine millions of small businesses.
Indonesia Officially Lodges Application to Join Trans-Pacific Trade Pact
By Sebastian Strangio
Jakarta hopes that membership of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership will help broaden the markets for its exports.
Is Indonesia’s Middle Class Really Shrinking?
By James Guild
Given the lack of universal definitions, measuring a country's middle-class can be a complicated business.
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