Food, beverages, tobacco top contributors to January inflation in Indonesia
JAKARTA, Feb 4, 2022, Jakarta Globe. The Central Statistics Agency, or BPS, reported on Wednesday…
Indonesia
Indonesia is one of the 12 founding members of APEC. It is an economy with a population of 261 million people. When it co-founded APEC in 1989, Indonesia’s real GDP was USD 288 billion, and its real per capita GDP was USD 1,600. By 2016, its real GDP more than tripled at USD 1 trillion, while its per capita GDP more than doubled at USD 4,000.
Indonesia, Singapore sign extradition, airspace and defence agreements
JAKARTA, Jan 26, 2022, Reuters. Indonesia and Singapore signed on Tuesday a bilateral extradition agreement,…
Indonesian economy appears set for strong growth as commodity prices surge
JAKARTA, Jan 16, 2022, ST. Bolstered by the commodities boom, Indonesia’s economy appears set for…
ASEAN foreign ministers meeting postponed
PHNOM PENH, Jan 12, 2022, Bangkok Post. Cambodia said on Wednesday it had postponed a…
[Analytics] Uncertainty continues to plague Indonesia’s economy
2021 has been another challenging year for Indonesia as it struggles to balance the economy…
Tsunami warning issued as 7.5 magnitude earthquake rocks Flores
JAKARTA, Dec 14, 2021, Jakarta Globe. A magnitude 7.5 earthquake was reported 95 kilometers north…
Blinken heads to Southeast Asia to deepen cooperation on China pushback
WASHINGTON D.C., Dec 12, 2021, Reuters. The Biden administration will seek to bolster economic and…
[Analytics] The future of democracy and rise of authoritarianism in Asia
History has shaped party politics and electoral instability in Asian democracies. History remains a critical…
Malaysia can expect up to 10,000 Indonesian workers by early next year
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8, 2021, Malay Mail. In an effort to alleviate the issue of…
Indonesia’s VP expresses concern over Mt. Semeru eruption
Jakarta, Dec 8, 2021, ANTARA. Vice President Ma’ruf Amin has expressed his concern over the…
Indonesia volcano erupts again, rescue operations suspended
LUMAJANG, Dec 6, 2021, AFP. Indonesia’s Mount Semeru spewed more ash on Monday, forcing rescuers…
India to favor Malaysian palm oil as Indonesian taxes rise
PETALING JAYA, Dec 2, 2021, FMT. India is likely to buy more Malaysian palm oil…