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Tech 2 months ago

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OJK threatens ‘corrective measures’ as P2P defaults rise

The default rate of peer-to-peer lending in the fintech industry has worsened, with the ratio of 90 days past due (TWP90) loans to total loans standing at 4.33 percent in November, up from 2.52 percent in November 2024, according to Financial Authority Services (OJK) data.

Economy 3 months ago

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Christmas sales inch up slowly amid cautious spending

Retailers are seeing a later-than-usual pickup in seasonal sales this year as consumers appear more cautious with their spending, while industry associations say the delayed momentum could carry over past the year-end and into early 2026.

Economy 3 months ago

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Keeping MSMEs afloat next year

The macroeconomic dominance of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) is not reflected in their financial health or in the banking credit market.

Archipelago 1 year ago

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Dozens of small businesses fall victim to scam linked to free meals program

The victims said the perpetrators allegedly pretended to be part of a business association partnered with the government to run the free meals program.

Regulations 1 year ago

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Govt pushes foreign MSME owners in Bali to scale up

Immigration authorities in Bali plan to conduct an in-depth evaluation of local business operations after receiving complaints about a growing number of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) on the island being controlled by foreign nationals.

Companies 4 years ago

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Brand aggregators are making a splash with SME roll-ups

Roll-ups are a big deal for Indonesian SMEs, but many won't benefit since brand aggregators tend to target mature businesses with a certain level of annual earnings.

Editorial 4 years ago

The elusive day of freedom

For the government, this Independence Day should be the perfect occasion for it to renew its pledge to guarantee the health, safety and welfare of every citizen.

Opinion 5 years ago

Digitalization: New opportunity, old challenge for gender equality

Yet importantly, the benefits of digitalization are not equally experienced by all women MSBs.

Business 5 years ago

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SMERU finds incomes shrink for 75% of Indonesian homes in 2020

A SMERU Research Institute survey shows that impacts of COVID-19 on Indonesian households have been "very severe" and "likely to continue" this year.

Lifestyle 5 years ago

Scents of time: Belgrade's last craft perfumery

From a cobblestoned street in downtown Belgrade, the Sava perfumery has seen more than half a century sweep past without ceasing in its mission to keep the city's citizens smelling flowery and fresh.

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