Jakarta Metropolitan Retail Supply
Increased citizen mobility in line with the construction of public transport infrastructure is believed to drive the growth and supply of retail space this year.
Opportunities in Emerging Markets: Structural Solutions
Over 20 years, emerging markets have impressively grown their piece of the wealth pie. These markets are increasingly gaining access to technology and growth in connectivity is closely linked to improved productivity. Investors can seek out a myriad of technological innovations to help solve major…
Trapped in 5% Growth
Jakarta Post, December 16 2019 Most economists, including those of the World Bank and international banks, have predicted Indonesia will continue to be stuck in the 5-percent growth lane this year and 2020 amid worldwide policy uncertainty, subdued global growth and international trade tensions and…
Private Equity Fund Led By Former World Bank Boss to Invest $3b in Indonesia: Luhut
Source: Jakarta Post, December 16 2019 Private equity fund Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) is interested in investing in three projects in Indonesia, a high-ranking official has said. The GIP’s total investments could reach around US$3 billion, Coordinating Maritime Affairs and Investment Minister Luhut Pandjaitan said…
Seven Things You Need To Know About the New E-Commerce Regulation
Source: Jakarta Post, December 12 2019 Government Regulation No. 80/2019 on e-commerce came into effect immediately after being signed by President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Nov. 25 and applies to domestic and foreign e-commerce companies alike. The regulation lays out a number of rules related…
Sustainability Investing Takes Off in Southeast Asia
Source: Jakarta Post, December 16 2019 BY: Suvir Varma, Alex Boulton and Usman Akhtar Private equity and venture investors in Southeast Asia are betting on something new — sustainability. Bain research shows a significant increase in capital flowing to companies that contribute to environmental and…
Trade War: US, China Reach ‘Historic and Enforceable’ Phase One Deal
Source: South China Morning Post, December 13 2019 China and the United States have made a breakthrough in trade negotiations, with a consensus agreement reached for a phase one deal that will halt further tariff increases and lower some already in place, vice-minister of commerce…
Indonesia Economic Forum 2019
Building a $7 Trillion Economy
Gita Wirjawan, Founder, Ancora Foundation
Gita Wirjawan, Founder, Ancora Foundation, closed the forum with his inputs on Indonesia’s Path to Becoming a Global Player, at the JW Marriott Hotel, November 20 2019.
An Investing Megatrend: How Emerging Wealth is Shaping the Future
As countries climb the economic ladder, global wealth is shifting towards emerging markets. China is a cut above the rest but several other economies are also making strides on the world stage.
Indonesia Economic Forum 2019
Building a $7 Trillion Economy
Sumit Dutta, President Director, HSBC Indonesia
Sumit Dutta, President Director, HSBC Indonesia provided his inputs during the first panel discussion, Investing in Uncertain Times: From Infrastructure to Services, at the JW Marriott Hotel, November 20 2019.