Pressure Grows on Asia’s Factories as Tariff Escalation Bites
Manufacturing nations across Asia remained under pressure during August Manufacturing sentiment across Asia remained in the doldrums during August as the escalating U.S.-China trade war continues to hammer sentiment. Purchasing manager indexes for Japan, South Korea and Taiwan remained in negative territory. Japan’s Jibun Bank…
G7 leaders discuss climate change, economics, Russia and Iran
These days, that Donald Trump has not walked out constitutes a triumph A YEAR ago, at the previous G7 meeting in Canada, a single image captured the mood. It showed Germany’s Angela Merkel leaning imploringly over a table towards a seated Donald Trump, his arms…
DPR TolakKenaikanIuran BPJS KesehatanHinggaDua Kali Lipat The House of Representatives Refuses to Increase Health BPJS Contributions Twice
The increase in BPJS contributions may also need an upgrade in services Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat (DPR) tak sepakat iuran BPJS Kesehatan naik dua kali lipat seperti yang diusulkan oleh Menteri Keuangan Sri Mulyani. DPR menilai iuran itu bakal membuat peserta malas membayar. Anggota Komisi XI…
Indonesia’s higher education: Staying relevant in Education 4.0 era
Indonesia has yet to acknowledge a simple yet big obstacle within higher education institutions It’s that time of our lives as parents when we take our kids to visit some ivory towers for their eventual university studies. During the Idul Fitri holiday, my family and…
A shift in global supply chains results in more demand for Indonesia’s industrial estates
One of the trickle-down benefits of the trade war could be an opportunity for Indonesia’s industrial estates. Here’s where some rapid development is taking place based on various sectors.
Trade War: Silver lining for Indonesia’s manufacturing sector
Indonesia may have a silver lining against the backdrop of the US-China trade war and its efforts in preparation for the fourth industrial revolution, but only if it grasps the opportunity. By ShoebKagda, Founder – Indonesia Economic Forum With the trade war between the United…
The CEOs of 200 Companies: Shareholder Value No Longer Main Objective
The CNBC Business Roundtable looks at how the “purpose of a corporation” is redefined, dropping age-old notions of corporate function. Shareholder value is no longer the main focus of some of America’s top business leaders. The Business Roundtable, a group of chief executive officers from…
Indonesia Surprises with Second Rate Cut to Support Growth
It comes as a surprise after Central bank Governor cut rates for the second month in a row [JAKARTA] Indonesia cut interest rates for a second straight month to spur an economy facing increasing risks from a global slowdown and intensifying trade war. Bank Indonesia…
Products Labelled ‘Palm Oil-Free’ Banned from Shelves in Indonesia
Indonesia and Malaysia have threatened to retaliate a potential trade war with the EU on palm oil products JAKARTA (BLOOMBERG) – Indonesia, the world’s top palm oil producer and consumer, is joining Malaysia in removing anti-palm oil products from grocery store shelves. Local and imported…
Indonesia arrests 34, blocks Internet in Papua to help curb violent protests
An attempt to rein in the violence of West Papuan protests may have unintended effects Indonesia has arrested 34 people and cut Internet access in its easternmost region of Papua to rein in violence after protesters torched buildings, a market and a prison over mistreatment…