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Govt rolls out allowances, doubles ride-hailing bonuses ahead of Idul Fitri
Regulations 2 weeks ago

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Govt rolls out allowances, doubles ride-hailing bonuses ahead of Idul Fitri

The government also set holiday bonuses for ride-hailing drivers with app-based companies agreed to provide a total of Rp 220 billion this year, double the Rp 110 billion distributed last year.
Stimulus ‘not enough’ to jumpstart economy
Regulations 6 months ago

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Stimulus ‘not enough’ to jumpstart economy

The government's latest stimulus package must be managed efficiently and be supported with other policy measures that address deeper problems for long-term benefits, experts say.
Economic stimulus: A solution or just another patchwork fix?
Academia 9 months ago

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Economic stimulus: A solution or just another patchwork fix?

Without a well-structured and precisely delivered package, the stimulus risks offering only a short-term boost.
Temporary aid falls short without structural reform
Society 9 months ago

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Temporary aid falls short without structural reform

As the government rolls out a new stimulus package to cushion the impact of the economic slowdown, concerns are growing over its long-term effects, with experts warning of potential public dependency on temporary welfare assistance and calling for more sustainable economic measures.
South Korea ramps up economic stimulus as coronavirus restrictions bite
World 5 years ago

South Korea ramps up economic stimulus as coronavirus restrictions bite

Measures imposed in South Korea to blunt a surge in coronavirus cases will hurt Asia's fourth-biggest economy, the government warned on Tuesday, after unprecedented restrictions went into effect in Seoul and surrounding areas.
Bailing out SMEs is not enough. Boosting demand is more important
Opinion 5 years ago

Bailing out SMEs is not enough. Boosting demand is more important

There are more than 60 million SMEs across Indonesia, but only 12 percent have access to financing or bank loans.
Kill the virus, not the economy
Opinion 5 years ago

Kill the virus, not the economy

Indonesia's financial system is also grappling with several major global and domestic sources of vulnerability that could disrupt stability. 
National airlines need government aid to survive
Opinion 5 years ago

National airlines need government aid to survive

 National airlines will largely depend on domestic flights to grow because international flights are expected to remain severely restricted until a COVID-19 vaccine is available.
Rescuing local businesses
Editorial 5 years ago

Rescuing local businesses

These founding principles are important to ensure that all the debts issued to finance this Rp 318 trillion (US$21.3 billion) program are funneled to the businesses most affected by the crisis, and do not result in moral hazard. 
Small firms wait for aid
Editorial 5 years ago

Small firms wait for aid

Most of the layoffs should have been done by MSMEs, as they have thin cash buffers, rely mainly on short-term loans with high interest rates, while their cash flows have virtually stopped under the current public health crisis and melting economy. 
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