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2020 Economic Outlook: Corruption continues to hinder investment

Opinion 6 years ago

2020 Economic Outlook: Corruption continues to hinder investment

The full scale of United States investment in Indonesia is not often evident from official government figures. Statistics from the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) only attributed US$7.78 billion worth of investments to the US from 2013 to 2017. This is far from a complete picture.

2020 Economic Outlook: Now or never, chance to break out of 5% trap

Opinion 6 years ago

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2020 Economic Outlook: Now or never, chance to break out of 5% trap

Since 2014, the Indonesian economy has been stuck in a 5 percent trap. In a good year, growth comes in at 5.2 percent. In a bad year, 4.9 percent. While these numbers are respectable from a global perspective —including for emerging markets — this performance is lackluster. Indonesia can do far better.

Economic Outlook 2020: Business earnings to recover from double dip

Opinion 6 years ago

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Economic Outlook 2020: Business earnings to recover from double dip

Indonesia is one of the Asian economies less exposed to the United States-China trade war. However, its exports have not been immune to the slowdown.

Synergy, transformation, innovation

Opinion 6 years ago

Synergy, transformation, innovation

We are grateful that against a backdrop of global economic moderation, Indonesia has maintained a solid economic performance with a promising economic outlook.

Downside risks to economy

Editorial 7 years ago

Downside risks to economy

Indonesia lacks “political space” for a new round of painful reforms until the general elections on April 17, 2019.

Foreseeing Indonesia's awesome future

Opinion 7 years ago

Foreseeing Indonesia's awesome future

This is unlike the frequent conversation where “Indonesia is and will always remain a potential”.

Oil rallies but further upside looks limited for now

Opinion 7 years ago

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Oil rallies but further upside looks limited for now

OPEC has also gone all out to reassure the market that it will do whatever is needed to maintain market stability.

Good times, uncertain times: A time to prepare

Opinion 7 years ago

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Good times, uncertain times: A time to prepare

Asia-Pacific region remains the main engine of the global economy. Regional growth is expected to remain strong at 5.6 percent in 2018 and 2019.

Why we remain positive on Indonesia's economy

Opinion 8 years ago

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Why we remain positive on Indonesia's economy

We expect the global economy to be stronger for longer, which should be conducive to the external environment helping sustain Indonesia’s export momentum.

Commentary: Are we heading toward demographic bonus or disaster?

Opinion 8 years ago

Commentary: Are we heading toward demographic bonus or disaster?

With no solid economic recovery in sight, Indonesia may be unable to fully tap into the benefits of a demographic dividend.

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