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Digital drive
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 08/11/2021
» The protracted Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of digital finance across Asia Pacific, which could help play a role in promoting more equitable social and economic development.
Indonesia's green ambitions
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 01/11/2021
» Construction of the country's first floating solar power plant, along with other renewable energy installations, mark a new phase in Indonesia's green quest to phase out dependence on fossil fuel and achieve its goals of net zero emissions by 2060.
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.
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.
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.
Indonesia's virus response: Not tough enough?
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 04/05/2020
» The Indonesian government has been facing a barrage of criticism over its response, perceived by many as lacklustre and uncoordinated, to the Covid-19 crisis.
All aboard
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 18/02/2019
» Unlike other major capitals, Jakarta doesn't have the kind of appeal that makes it the go-to destination for foreign visitors who come to Indonesia. Unless they have business to do in the city, many don't get much farther than the international airport before they continue on to somewhere else in the country.
Indonesia ready to regulate motorcycle taxi fares
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 28/01/2019
» Reports of a government plan to regulate the fares of app-based motorcycle taxis have given some hope to Fariz, a driver who switched to an app-based service from a regular one six months ago.
Friendlier skies
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 25/06/2018
» Indonesian airlines finally have clearance to fly European passengers to and across the vast archipelago following the decision by the European Union to completely lift a long-standing ban on Indonesian airlines from European airspace on safety grounds.
Money is just the start
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 27/02/2017
» Indonesian farmers will soon have access to more loans that will enable them to begin a new planting season without having to sell all of their recently harvested produce first.