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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.
Regulations 1 year ago
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Businesses fret labor law revamp spells investment uncertainty
The employers' association has urged immediate action from the government and the House to overhaul the 2003 Manpower Law as ordered by the Constitutional Court, warning of the adverse impacts on the investment climate amid ongoing vulnerability in labor-intensive sectors.
Business 5 years ago
Little evidence coffee companies' sustainability efforts have impact: Report
The Coffee Barometer, written by a group of global non-governmental organizations (NGOs), comes as top firms like Starbucks and JDE Peet’s face rising demands from consumers for ethically sourced products.
National 5 years ago
COVID-19, Job Creation Law remain major challenges for workers in 2021: KSPI
The Confederation of Indonesian Trade Unions (KSPI) says 2021 may be a grim year for workers across the archipelago as the multidimensional crisis triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic is far from over and the Job Creation Law remains in force.
Business 6 years ago
Government guarantees $6.9b in working capital loans for labor-intensive businesses
The government has guaranteed working capital loans worth Rp 100 trillion (US$6.92 billion) for labor-intensive businesses to speed up business recovery and help businesses survive the coronavirus pandemic.
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