Substantive Articles in the Omnibus Bill on Job Creation
Omnibus bill on job creation amends 73 laws and consists of 15 chapters and 174 articles, of which 163 are substantive The landmark bill will affect every single Indonesian as it covers a wide range of issues from business and education to halal certification and…
Productivity of Manufacturing Plants in ASEAN 2019
Indonesia’s productivity of plants in the manufacturing industry scored 74.4. and lags behind most ASEAN countries. JETRO Jakarta Senior Director, Wataru Ueno said Indonesia’s industrial sector lags behind due to its dependence on commodities that hamper the manufacturing sector’s development. The survey was conducted to…
Global Economic Impact of the Coronavirus: A Contained Scenario
Percentage Point deviation in year-on-year growth from Q1 2020 The Chinese economy now accounts for about 17% of global GDP and it’s the largest trading partner for most if its neighbors. While policy makers and CEOs say that it is too soon to assess the…
Indonesia’s Travel and Tourism projections 2017-2022
While Bali is a world-class tourism hub, Indonesia is much more than this area alone. Comprising of over 17,000 islands, the archipelago is filled with many more destinations that each have unique offerings yet to be discovered.
More Toll Roads: Better or Worse for Traffic?
In your opinion, will the construction of six inner-city toll roads in Jakarta be effective in overcoming traffic congestion or increase it? 64,4% Effective in Overcoming Traffic27,0% Increase Traffic Congestion8,6% Do not know/Did not answer Which solution is prioritized in the process to overcome congestion…
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…
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.
Moody’s: Negative Outlook for Sovereigns
Source: The Star, November 11 2019 KUALA LUMPUR: Moody’s Investors Service has a negative outlook for sovereign creditworthiness in 2020 due to worrying geopolitical environment, rising risks of shocks. The rating agency said on Monday this reflected its expectations for the fundamental conditions that will…
Making the Fourth Industrial Revolution: Job Shifts in Asia Pacific
Unemployment is the most commonly discussed threat of automation and artificial intelligence. Over 60% of salaried workers in Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam occupy positions at high risk of automation. Truth or Fallacy?