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Business 5 years ago
From pushcarts to online marketplace bestseller: the Sambal Raja Roa story
With 322 variations of sambal (chili sauce) across the archipelago, it is no surprise that Indonesians love the heat. From Bali’s sambal matah to Manado’s sambal roa, each region has its own specialty, mixing in unique ingredients that truly makes the sambal stand out, whatever the dish it is paired with.
Business 5 years ago
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Small businesses improve, but demand, access to capital left wanting
Micro, small and medium enterprises in Indonesia have seen improvements a year into the coronavirus pandemic, but many still struggle to find buyers and working capital, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) says.
Business 5 years ago
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Shopee Indonesia closes 13 product categories to foreign goods
E-commerce platform Shopee has restricted 13 product categories, mostly Muslim fashion products, to shield local sellers from foreign competitors, potentially unlocking a nearly Rp 300 trillion market for such sellers.
Business 5 years ago
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Apindo labor chair expects employment recovery in 2022
The Indonesian Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Association (Akumindo) is expecting employment to start recovering later this year, while the Indonesian Employer Association (Apindo) says the recovery may take place in the second quarter of next year.
Business 5 years ago
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COVID-19 accelerates MSME digitalization despite inadequate connectivity
The COVID-19 pandemic has opened up an unexpected opportunity in digitalization as more local micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) go online than before, but the lack of internet infrastructure in parts of Indonesia has made it difficult for some businesses to bounce back.
Business 6 years ago
Govt stimulus package for MSMEs misguided, lacks reliable data: Experts
Institute for Development of Economics and Finance (Indef) senior economist Aviliani said the government should disburse stimulus that supports MSMEs from the demand side, such as by allocating funds to purchase the small businesses’ products. Currently, the government’s stimulus mainly focuses on the supply side, such as through the micro credit (KUR) and loan relaxation program, she added.
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