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Advancing cautiously
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 27/06/2022
» Asian economies are bouncing back amid the so-called Great Reset triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic. But a cautious mood prevails given the possible short-term risks of new waves of the virus, rising inflation and political instability.
The race to invest in Indonesia
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 22/02/2021
» Indonesia is seeking to spur much-needed investment in infrastructure projects to revive its pandemic-battered economy with the launch of a sovereign wealth fund.
Rough road to recovery
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 21/09/2020
» Residents of Jakarta are enduring new restrictions to keep Covid-19 in check, amid political wrangling between the Indonesian capital's leader and a central government that is growing more worried about the economic consequences of the pandemic nationwide.
Halal travel closer at home
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 20/07/2020
» Indonesia is gradually getting back to business with further relaxation of restrictions imposed to curb the coronavirus, but tour operators, notably those that organise Hajj trips and minor pilgrimages (umrah) to Saudi Arabia, remain closed.
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.
Capital countdown
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 27/01/2020
» Indonesia's ambitious plan to relocate its capital from metropolitan Jakarta to an undeveloped area in East Kalimantan province is starting to take shape. As the government sets out the legal framework to create a new seat of government and wooing investors to participate in constructing the city.
Palm oil diplomacy
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 23/12/2019
» Indonesia is stepping up its economic diplomacy in 2020 as trade disputes with the European Union (EU) are poised to escalate. The two sides have traded complaints at the World Trade Organization (WTO) over Indonesia's two main commodities, palm oil and nickel ore, even as they continue talks for a free trade agreement.
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.
Jakarta woos investors
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 24/06/2019
» The Indonesian government is preparing to introduce new tax incentives for investors and manufacturers, in line with its ambition to become Southeast Asia's manufacturing hub, and become the fourth largest economy in the world by the 100th anniversary of independence in 2045.
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.