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Beyond the ritual, the power of Indonesia’s 'Lebaranomics' is real
Academia 1 week ago

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Beyond the ritual, the power of Indonesia’s 'Lebaranomics' is real

In an economy still heavily skewed toward urban concentration, where capital accumulates disproportionately in Jakarta and major cities, the annual Idul Fitri migration serves as a release valve, channeling economic “lifeblood” back into rural capillaries.
OJK projects MSME loans to expand 9% this year
Economy 3 weeks ago

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OJK projects MSME loans to expand 9% this year

Micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) loans contracted by 0.53 percent year-on-year (yoy) in January to Rp 1,482.9 trillion, amid “global and domestic economic dynamics” and a slower post-pandemic recovery.
Businesses frustrated that rain still brings Jakarta to a halt
Economy 2 months ago

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Businesses frustrated that rain still brings Jakarta to a halt

Transportation and logistics are among the sectors hit hardest by severe congestion and delays that overwhelm the city every year anew.
Beyond credit: Rethinking KUR for real economic development
Academia 2 months ago

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Beyond credit: Rethinking KUR for real economic development

KUR must shift toward productivity-based targeting rather than merely maximizing borrower numbers.
OJK threatens ‘corrective measures’ as P2P defaults rise
Tech 2 months ago

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OJK threatens ‘corrective measures’ as P2P defaults rise

The default rate of peer-to-peer lending in the fintech industry has worsened, with the ratio of 90 days past due (TWP90) loans to total loans standing at 4.33 percent in November, up from 2.52 percent in November 2024, according to Financial Authority Services (OJK) data. 
Batam FTZ status prevents local MSMEs entering national market
Archipelago 3 months ago

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Batam FTZ status prevents local MSMEs entering national market

Goods, including non-commercial ones, shipped from Batam have to pay high taxes to enter Indonesian customs area.
China and ASEAN usher in FTA 3.0 era — Anchoring shared prosperity amid turbulence
Academia 4 months ago

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China and ASEAN usher in FTA 3.0 era — Anchoring shared prosperity amid turbulence

CAFTA 3.0 enables enterprises and our people across China and ASEAN to benefit more from the sound growth of regional development.
Banks still 'cautious' about lending to high-risk MSMEs
Economy 4 months ago

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Banks still 'cautious' about lending to high-risk MSMEs

The national banking industry remains cautious about lending to micro, small and medium enterprises despite ongoing government efforts to expand credit issuance and boost the country’s economic growth. 
Small shops see ‘no threat’ as govt flags modern retail expansion
Economy 4 months ago

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Small shops see ‘no threat’ as govt flags modern retail expansion

The government wants to protect independent corner shops from growing networks like Indomaret and Alfamart, but their owners appear unconcerned about coexisting with large players.
$12b boost won’t fix all
Editorial 4 months ago

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$12b boost won’t fix all

The finance minister's massive liquidity boost, while well-intended, has ultimately failed to read the mood across all economic layers.
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