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Economy 2 days ago

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Textile industry urges govt to refocus support

The government aims to revive the textile industry by facilitating financing from local banks for machinery upgrades, while considering tax incentives and establishing a special zone to integrate upstream and downstream production.

Academia 3 months ago

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The 5Es of economic growth and their impact on exchange rates (Part 2 of 3)

To safeguard economic sovereignty against foreign currency shocks and exploitative tech monopolies, developing nations must pivot from exporting raw materials to mandating "balanced exports" and reclaiming local control over their digital economies.

Regulations 8 months ago

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Prabowo’s $6 billion rescue plan leaves textile industry puzzled

A state-owned textile enterprise is to tackle industrywide problems, including rehiring tens of thousands of workers laid off after the Sritex bankruptcy.

Economy 8 months ago

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Textile firms push for cheaper loans, tighter imports after $6b support pledge

Coordinating Economy Minister Airlangga Hartarto said on Tuesday that President Prabowo Subianto had committed to the funding to keep technology competitive and sustain investment in the textile sector.

Academia 8 months ago

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Caught upstream: Saving Indonesia’s dying textile industry

For Indonesia, protectionism does not generate the jobs the country needs, while damaging the competitiveness of its exports.

Academia 8 months ago

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Why Indonesia’s US deal could cost more than it delivers

For Indonesia, which is deeply embedded in East Asian production networks and heavily exposed to Chinese trade and investment, a reciprocal trade agreement with the US could trigger chaotic and costly supply chain realignments.

Economy 1 year ago

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US tariffs leave footwear firms between rock and hard place

Cost competitiveness is a key concern as local footwear producers face dual pressures from both the regional and domestic markets, as well as a potential influx of cheaper goods from China, industry groups say.

Academia 1 year ago

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US–Indonesia deal: Cooperation or exploitation?

2024 trade data shows Indonesia’s top exports to the US remain concentrated in sectors particularly vulnerable to Washington’s protectionist impulses.

Academia 1 year ago

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Indonesia’s trade deal with the US needs ASEAN and more

Bilateral deals may offer tactical wins, but durable stability will come from joint rules, shared mechanisms and sustained regional coordination.

Economy 1 year ago

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Businesses fear new layoff task force could lead to criminalization

President Prabowo has promised to form a layoff task force to prevent arbitrary dismissals of employees and ensure companies adhere to fair labor practices, as demanded by workers attending the May Day rallies.

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labor-intensive-industry

PREMIUM Textile industry urges govt to refocus support

PREMIUM The 5Es of economic growth and their impact on exchange rates (Part 2 of 3)

PREMIUM Prabowo’s $6 billion rescue plan leaves textile industry puzzled

PREMIUM Textile firms push for cheaper loans, tighter imports after $6b support pledge

PREMIUM Caught upstream: Saving Indonesia’s dying textile industry

PREMIUM Why Indonesia’s US deal could cost more than it delivers

PREMIUM US tariffs leave footwear firms between rock and hard place

PREMIUM US–Indonesia deal: Cooperation or exploitation?

PREMIUM Indonesia’s trade deal with the US needs ASEAN and more

PREMIUM Businesses fear new layoff task force could lead to criminalization