It’s been a rough month of natural disasters. Here’s a review
The past month has seen a number of major natural disasters occur around the globe, from earthquakes to…
Indonesia’s $28bn bet on Jakarta and Bali International Financial Centers
A development plan of Kura Kura SEZ off Bali (left) and a central business district in Jakarta. President…
Eel-powered Japanese esports whizz kid chases Asian Games history at home tournament
Yuki Kurihara will become Japan’s youngest competitor in Asian Games history next month and the 11-year-old esports whizz…
Nick and Henry Burch on building Butter Baby, and lessons from mother Tory Burch
Jakarta-based upstart doughnut and dessert brand Butter Baby has a backstory like no other. “There [are] these ancient…
Can China and Indonesia’s strong financial ties withstand ‘resource nationalism’?
Back in 2009, when China’s economy was expanding at about twice today’s pace, a little-known private firm made…
Bali’s ‘big leap’: from holiday paradise to international financial centre
Indonesia is pushing ahead to transform the holiday island of Bali into an international financial centre, with its…
Corruption cases, investibility warnings: Indonesia tests investors
A bundle of Indonesian rupiah and US dollar banknotes arranged at a currency exchange office in Jakarta, Indonesia,…
#SellIndonesia vs #SellSingapore: market sell-off fuels cross-border digital feud
A sharp sell-off in Indonesian assets has taken on a political tone online, with some social media users…
Indonesia raises rates in surprise move as rupiah lingers near record lows
A bundle of Indonesian rupiah and US dollar banknotes arranged at a currency exchange office in Jakarta, Indonesia,…
Pressure on Jakarta to deliver firm policy guidance
JAKARTA: Indonesian authorities need to provide firm policy guidance and unveil concrete steps to improve sentiment after last…
Slumping rupiah makes Indonesia irresistible for Malaysian tourists, shoppers
Indonesia has always been a favourite travel destination for Malaysians and visitor numbers are expected to increase with…
Chasing billions: Indonesia’s commodity export crackdown sows confusion
Indonesia lost nearly US$1 trillion in resource wealth over a 34-year period due to deceptive trade practices, President…