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Reviving Indonesia
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 24/08/2020
» Despite being hit hard by Covid-19, Indonesia is keen to show the world that it remains firm in its commitment to structural reforms that will address fundamental issues triggered by the pandemic, improve confidence and the ease of doing business.
Challenges for Indonesia
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 07/01/2019
» Indonesia ended 2018 and started the new year amid glowing reports from the government on the economy. And though the country faces what could be a tight presidential election, officials are upbeat that it will not stop the momentum of Southeast Asia's largest economy.
Independent in Indonesia
Life, John Clewley, Published on 21/12/2022
» Interest in recorded music, led by DJs and "crate-diggers", has shone a light on some fascinating popular music genres over the past 20-odd years. Soundway Records, set up by Miles Claret in the UK, released its first compilation in 2002 on Afrobeat, funk and fusion from Ghana in the 1970s, and since then has released compilations on African, Caribbean, Latin and Asian music (mainly focusing on the period from 1950s to 1980s, when popular genres were being created by newly independent countries).
Indonesia unveils $8bn stimulus
Business, Published on 14/03/2020
» Indonesia announced a 120 trillion rupiah ($8.1 billion) stimulus package yesterday to support Southeast Asia's biggest economy as the spread of the coronavirus disrupts global activity.
Indonesia on the mend
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 15/06/2020
» Indonesia is moving to reopen its economy even as coronavirus infections continue to surge and Surabaya, the country's second-largest city, has emerged as a new hotspot.
Thais, Indonesia seek deal
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/06/2020
» Thailand and Indonesia have vowed to tighten bilateral trade cooperation to rehabilitate both economies following the Covid-19 pandemic.
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.
Corruption in Jokowi's Indonesia
Oped, Published on 04/09/2020
» Corruption is ingrained in the history of Indonesia, dating back to before the colonial period. In the era of the Sukarno and Suharto regimes, corruption became rampant among a small clique of capitalist cronies and their networks.
Tai claims Indonesia crown
Sports, Published on 29/01/2018
» World No.1 Tai Tzu-ying claimed her first title of the year after beating Saina Nehwal in the final of the US$350,000 Indonesia Masters in Jakarta yesterday.