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Robust and risky Asean
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 30/05/2022
» Asian economies are looking ahead with optimism for a recovery in economic growth but with some reservations about the current global dynamics marked by the Russia-Ukraine conflict, rising inflation and commodity prices.
Eco label momentum
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 06/12/2021
» The growing demand for eco label certification of consumer goods has been shifting sustainability practices across the supply chain, from commodity growers to retailers. The latter in particular have come to realise that having such labels on packaging could influence consumer purchasing decisions.
Indonesian businesses join jab drive
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 15/03/2021
» More than 9,000 private companies in Indonesia are gearing up to inoculate their employees and their family members in a bid to revive productivity that has been severely curtailed by the Covid-19 pandemic.
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.
Indonesia-Australia pact could create economic powerhouse
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 11/03/2019
» Indonesia and Australia have set their sights on becoming a joint economic powerhouse under a landmark trade deal that has finally been signed after nine years of negotiations.
Palm oil perseverance
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 04/03/2019
» Palm oil producers in Indonesia are undeterred by the growing consumer backlash closer to home in Asia against the commodity, which has long had a negative image in Europe where it is seen as a major cause of environmental destruction and deforestation.
Indonesia tries educating palm oil critics
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 15/01/2018
» Indonesia has vowed to continue the fight against what it sees as an unfair global camaign against its palm-oil industry, a key economic driver that generated more than US$17 billion worth of exports in 2016.
Casting a wider net
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 15/05/2017
» After decades of enduring severe impact from illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing in its vast, resource-rich waters, Indonesia says it's time that the United Nations recognised illegal fishing as a transnational organised crime.
Indonesia pursues quality education for sustainable growth
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 24/04/2017
» The poor quality of education in Indonesia is constraining its growth and continues to a matter of concern, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Riding to work
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 14/11/2016
» Long before ride-hailing applications such as Go-Jek, Grab and Uber became available, motorcycle taxis were a fixture on the streets of Indonesia's major cities, providing an affordable and fast means of transport in the absence of a decent and reliable public transport network.