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Indonesia banks on RCEP
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 06/07/2020
» Indonesia is eagerly anticipating the signing of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) in November, believing the China-led trade pact could pave the way for more economic activity and a stronger recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Shifting the centre
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 02/09/2019
» After months of hype about a proposal to move Indonesia's capital, President Joko Widodo has confirmed the choice of a site in East Kalimantan, 1,900 kilometres northeast of overcrowded and rapidly sinking Jakarta.
Capital ideas
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 27/05/2019
» President Joko Widodo has revived the on-again, off-again idea to move the Indonesian capital from Jakarta, although this time he appears to mean what he said.
Welcome mat pulled back
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 03/12/2018
» The Indonesian government is making further tweaks to its newly revised list of businesses open to foreign investment, following protests from some business groups.
Meeting the challenges
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 29/10/2018
» Countries in East Asia-Pacific have been advised to better prepare themselves for disasters following the earthquakes in Indonesia last month.
Halal everywhere
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 18/06/2018
» As Muslim consumers in Indonesia are growing more halal-conscious, demand for halal certification has expanded from food and beverages and financial services to non-food consumer goods.
Capital idea: Indonesia ponders seat of government outside Jakarta
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 04/09/2017
» Millions of Jakarta residents are once more wondering what their lives might be like in the future as the Indonesian government has revived an old debate about relocating the capital.
Indonesia gets tough on social media monitoring
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 14/08/2017
» After blocking Telegram since July 14, the Indonesian government has lifted its ban on the encrypted messaging service that has become popular as a platform for radicals and terrorists to communicate and propagate their ideas.
Catching a wave
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 13/03/2017
» The states along the rim of the Indian Ocean aim to make the vast body of water a focus for future economic growth by pursuing a "blue economy" that emphasises inclusive and sustainable development of the ocean's natural resources and maritime cooperation.
Is anti-globalisation Trump turning his back on Asia?
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 13/02/2017
» US President Donald Trump's approach to foreign policy and security so far has been unprecedented, leaving other countries perplexed as they try to adjust their policies to the anti-globalisation billionaire.