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Academia 1 month ago
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Why we cannot afford to neglect the urban middle class
As national policies pivot toward rural and lower-income support, the urban middle class is being left out in the cold, squeezed by stagnant wages and rising costs, creating a "quiet frustration" that could pose a systemic risk to economic and political stability.
Companies 1 year ago
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A retailer bets on booming growth in smaller cities with bold expansion
MR.DIY, which entered Indonesia in 2017, has opened more than 850 stores in the country, focusing on satellite cities of Jakarta and towns across the country, where it is often the pioneering national retailer.
Regulations 2 years ago
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'Palm oil-free' claim stirs debate on product labeling rules
The Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI) and palm oil smallholders have protested the use of "palm oil-free" labels, while Trade Ministry regards the label as a negative campaign against food products containing palm oil.
Economy 2 years ago
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How low can you go? Cheap goods are still all around
Even after the latest trade regulation, offline sellers are still up in arms over cheap imported goods, which still proliferate online marketplaces – as the Post found out when it purchased two pairs of sneakers for less than $4 each.
Companies 3 years ago
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Unilever Indonesia’s profit down 6.8% amid soaring input costs
PT Unilever Indonesia, a major manufacturer of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), saw its net profit drop 6.8 percent year on year (yoy) to Rp 5.36 trillion (US$354.6 million) in 2022 amid increased input costs.
Executive Column 5 years ago
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Executive column: Unilever Indonesia expects FMCG to rebound in second half of 2021
We are optimistic for 2021, especially seeing that the market and the government is on the move. The first half of the year will be better than last year, but the industry will not be fully recovered yet. However, we see that recovery can happen in the second half of the year, especially if the vaccination process can take less than 18 months.
