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The stimulus economy
Editorial 11 months ago

The stimulus economy

We are not in an acute crisis like five years ago, monetary and fiscal stimulus made good sense then. What we have, rather, is an economy that is not as strong as it could be.
Employers call on govt to stem layoffs, boost competitiveness
Economy 1 year ago

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Employers call on govt to stem layoffs, boost competitiveness

At least half of all businesses nationwide have carried out layoffs so far this year, according to a survey conducted by the Indonesian Employers Association (Apindo).
Why the new stimulus isn’t enough to revive the economy
Academia 1 year ago

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Why the new stimulus isn’t enough to revive the economy

While this package is indeed justified to support short-term economic resilience, its design, heavily focused on demand-side relief with minimal impact on supply-side capacity or productivity, raises questions about whether this is the kind of policy we truly need.
Consumer stimulus package proves costly for toll road operators
Regulations 1 year ago

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Consumer stimulus package proves costly for toll road operators

Private companies and state-owned enterprises (SOEs) are expected to shoulder part of the government’s Rp 24.4 trillion (US$1.5 billion) consumer stimulus package aimed at spurring household spending.
Wage subsidies doubled, electricity discount canceled in stimulus shake-up
Economy 1 year ago

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Wage subsidies doubled, electricity discount canceled in stimulus shake-up

In last-minute changes to a planned consumer stimulus package for June and July, the government has canceled an electricity discount but doubled wage subsidies.
Planned consumer stimulus faces lack of policy coordination
Regulations 1 year ago

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Planned consumer stimulus faces lack of policy coordination

People and institutions responsible for implementing the stimulus measures were left without knowledge of the plan. Such a lack of coordination could dampen the effectiveness of the policy, which is intended to boost the economy.
Govt cool on business calls for consumer spending stimulus
Economy 1 year ago

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Govt cool on business calls for consumer spending stimulus

Industry leaders have urged authorities to boost consumer spending aggressively in response to what they describe as a demand-side crisis reminiscent of the COVID-19 era, but officials say current policies are sufficient to maintain economic activity in the country.
Tax Stimulus Boosts Indonesia’s Economic Recovery
Regulations 1 year ago

Tax Stimulus Boosts Indonesia’s Economic Recovery

In 2024, Indonesia experienced a slowdown in inflation, reaching a record low of 1.57 percent. While this indicates price stability, it also signals the need for greater stimulus to sustain economic growth.
Oil prices jump; optimism over China's consumption stimulus boosts Asia shares
Economy 1 year ago

Oil prices jump; optimism over China's consumption stimulus boosts Asia shares

The week is a busy one with a series of central bank policy meetings, including by the US Federal Reserve. It is widely expected to keep rates on hold when its meeting concludes on Wednesday. 
China says to raise deficit, boost spending next year: State media
Economy 1 year ago

China says to raise deficit, boost spending next year: State media

China will raise its deficit in order to boost spending next year, its finance minister said Tuesday according to state media, as Beijing looks to prop up its struggling economy.

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