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Economy 2 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 2 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 11 months 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.
Academia 1 year ago
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Policy reversals erode Indonesia's economic stability
While the government's decision to backtrack on the planned VAT rate hike offers short-term relief, it also erodes public trust and investor confidence amid a shrinking middle class, which points to a need for comprehensive reforms that include labor formalization, downstreaming expansion, human capital development and supply chain integration.
