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Data points to slowdown in Indonesian economy amid ongoing trade war
Business 7 years ago

Data points to slowdown in Indonesian economy amid ongoing trade war

The latest trade data suggest economic activity in Indonesia is slowing, in part as a result of the ongoing United States-China trade war.
Causal case of oil imports, trade deficit
Business 7 years ago

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Causal case of oil imports, trade deficit

Every time the country’s trade balance is in deficit, the oil and gas sector is usually blamed for its large share of imports.
April's trade deficit is tough challenge, Sri Mulyani says
Business 7 years ago

April's trade deficit is tough challenge, Sri Mulyani says

The finance minister says that exports are not enough to buoy the economy, after the trade deficit hit a record high in April due to external pressures.
BI urges focused structural reform to boost GDP growth
Business 7 years ago

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BI urges focused structural reform to boost GDP growth

Focused structural reform and policy linkages are critical going forward, says top officials at the central bank.
Indonesia posts $1.16b trade deficit in January
Business 7 years ago

Indonesia posts $1.16b trade deficit in January

Despite seeing a significant decrease in oil and gas and consumer goods imports, Indonesia posted a US$1.16 billion trade deficit in January 2019 because of slower exports and low commodity prices.
E-commerce responsible for worsening trade deficit
Business 7 years ago

E-commerce responsible for worsening trade deficit

E-commerce is like a double-edged sword for the Indonesian economy. On the one hand, it has contributed significantly to the country’s state revenue, on the other hand, it has contributed to the country’s trade deficit.
Facing that stubborn 2018 trade deficit
Opinion 7 years ago

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Facing that stubborn 2018 trade deficit

The country recorded in 2018 its largest trade deficit in history of US$8.57 billion, which has unnerved many who have perceived it as a sign of an ailing and troubled economy.
Global trade war, upcoming elections weigh on the economy this year
Business 7 years ago

Global trade war, upcoming elections weigh on the economy this year

The Jakarta Post looks back on the ups and downs of 2018. Here is part one of two of the review.
Indonesia to rely on trade agreements to boost exports: Minister
Business 7 years ago

Indonesia to rely on trade agreements to boost exports: Minister

Indonesia’s trade deficit this year, which reached US$7.5 billion in November, has forced the government to find a way to boost exports.
Swelling deficits are serious matter, economists warn
Business 7 years ago

Swelling deficits are serious matter, economists warn

The swelling trade and current account deficits are a serious matter for the country’s economy as it will negatively affect the rupiah’s performance and the country’s resistance to the external pressure triggered by global economic uncertainty, economists say.

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