Indonesia AirAsia’s growth halted due to coronavirus and economy
Indonesia AirAsia has been forced to halt its growth plan for this year, as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and economic challenges faced by Indonesia. The plan for 2020 was for the low-cost carrier to increase its market share by adding three new aircraft…
Top ten countries with highest performance on climate change
Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) asses climate protection performance across the world. The ranking results are defined by a country’s aggregated performance in 14 indicators within the four categories “GHG Emissions”, “Renewable Energy” and “Energy Use”, as well as on “Climate Policy”, in a globally…
Commercial jet deliveries forecast 2020-2035
Looking long term, the forecast traffic growth will require the global passenger jets to increase by almost 46,800 units.Airbus and Boeing are expected to remain the two largest commercial aircraft OEMs, between them delivering an estimated 79% of aircraft through 2038. However, there is $400…
BI injects $18.19b liquidity into financial markets, banks as rupiah slides
Bank Indonesia (BI) has continued to inject liquidity of up to Rp 300 trillion (US$18.19 billion) into the financial markets and banks to help support the country’s crashing currency as foreign investors sell off Indonesian assets over COVID-19 fears. BI Governor Perry Warjiyo said the…
Jokowi relaxes loan settlements to help small businesses cope with COVID-19 effects
The Financial Services Authority (OJK) will extend loan payment deadlines for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) for up to one year to help them cope with the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking at the State Palace in Central Jakarta on Tuesday, President…
Indonesia turns athletes’ village into Covid-19 hospital
Part of a large tower complex built in Jakarta to house athletes for the 2018 Asian Games has been turned into a temporary hospital for Covid-19 patients. Two towers out of the 10 at the Athletes’ Village in Kemayoran have been refitted to accommodate up…
Indonesia plans bonds to fund cheap loans for business
Indonesia’s government is planning to issue bonds aimed at raising funds for struggling businesses under plans to cushion Southeast Asia’s biggest economy against the impact of the coronavirus disruption, an official said on Thursday. To support businesses and save jobs, the government has launched measures…
LMIRT closes 11 Indonesia malls to curb coronavirus spread
LIPPO Malls Indonesia Retail Trust (LMIRT) will temporarily close 11 Indonesia malls as a precaution in light of the coronavirus outbreak, its manager said on Thursday. The malls will close from March 27 to April 9, and are located in the Greater Jakarta region, Bandung…
Top 10 Generous Country Over Last Decade
Over the last decade, Charities Aid Foundation conduct research on how people across the world engage in prosocial activities. The United State of America is the world most generous country over the last 10 years, according to the CAF World Giving Index 10th edition. Consistently…
Corona pressed, Sri Mulyani admitted the state budget threatened a 2.5% deficit
Indonesia Finance Ministry predict deficit of state budget this year will be worse due to Covid-19 outbreaks. During meeting with president Joko Widodo, she told that the ministry indicate that the deficit is in the range of 2.2% to 2.5% of GDP The State Budget…