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Markets 1 year ago

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High cocoa price underpins exports, trade surplus

Despite strong performance in exports, trade surplus narrowed to a three-month low of $2.47 billion in October.

Academia 1 year ago

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Jokowi’s presidency leaves behind very narrow fiscal space

About 120 million people, 40 percent of the total population, still live near the poverty line, meaning that they are prone to falling into poverty at the slightest decline in economic conditions.

Academia 1 year ago

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A look at Indonesia’s growth under the new government

High-quality capital expenditure in infrastructure, health and education boosts growth even more than spending on current expenditure like subsidies.

Markets 1 year ago

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No broad commodities boom seen for this year

Indonesia is unlikely to enjoy a 2022-level commodity boom this year despite China’s recovering growth and geopolitical tensions.

Economy 1 year ago

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Govt expects global cocoa price hike to impact domestic industry soon

Indonesia relies on imports for 55 percent of its cocoa supply.

Regulations 1 year ago

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Low commodity prices drag down state revenue

Tax revenue for the year to March 15 fell 3.7 percent year-on-year (yoy), the Finance Ministry has said, largely a result of companies seeking tax refunds for worse-than-expected business performances last year.

Markets 2 years ago

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Producers expect palm oil exports to decline by 4 percent this year

The Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI) says the drop is the result of a weakened global economy caused by the prolonged Russia-Ukraine war, conflicts in Middle East and a slowing Chinese economy.

Markets 2 years ago

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Commodities price decline to continue in 2024, experts say

Industry insiders and experts believe commodity prices will continue their downward trend this year from the multiyear highs recorded in 2022 but settle at a higher level than where they were before COVID-19 disrupted markets.

Editorial 2 years ago

GDP more resilient than thought

In Indonesia, periods preceding general elections tend to see increased domestic spending by both organizations and consumers, with a noticeable impact on economic growth.

Economy 2 years ago

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Commodity downturn to eat into state revenue, Finance Ministry says

Lower world commodity prices will impact state revenue this year, the Finance Ministry has said, as the sector accounts for a significant portion of the government’s tax and nontax income.

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commodity-prices

PREMIUM High cocoa price underpins exports, trade surplus

PREMIUM Jokowi’s presidency leaves behind very narrow fiscal space

PREMIUM A look at Indonesia’s growth under the new government

PREMIUM No broad commodities boom seen for this year

PREMIUM Govt expects global cocoa price hike to impact domestic industry soon

PREMIUM Low commodity prices drag down state revenue

PREMIUM Producers expect palm oil exports to decline by 4 percent this year

PREMIUM Commodities price decline to continue in 2024, experts say