[Analytics] Impact of coronavirus epidemic to have widespread spillovers to the region and rest of the world
The escalation of the virus outbreak and slowdown in China would result in a deduction…
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.
Volcanic ash rain hits slope area following Mount Merapi eruption in Indonesia
SLEMAN, Feb 13, 2020, ANTARA. A relatively thin volcanic ash fall descended on a partial…
Respect native Papuans’ cultural norms, traditions: Military officer
JAYAPURA, Feb 12, 2020, ANTARA. XVII/Cenderawasih Regional Military Command Commander Major General Herman Asaribab reminded…
[Analytics] Halal food market in the Asia Pacific is rising
In cooperation with the FEFU Center of Expertise and Analysis (CES) At the beginning of…
Jokowi’s visit to Australia strengthens trade cooperation: Minister
JAKARTA, Feb 11, 2020, ANTARA. President Joko Widodo’s (Jokowi) visit to Canberra, Australia, after completion…
Australia urged to raise West Papua with Jokowi
CANBERRA, Feb 10, 2020, RNZ. Australia’s government has been urged to discuss human rights abuses…
Jokowi to build ‘Tunnel of Friendship’ for Muslims and Catholics in Jakarta
JAKARTA, Feb 9, 2020, Jakarta Globe. President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Friday approved a proposal…
Jokowi to visit Australia for discussion on partnership agreement ratification
JAKARTA, Feb 7, 2020, ANTARA. Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) is scheduled to pay a…
Indonesia’s thirst for biodiesel may undercut global palm oil supply
JAKARTA, Feb 6, 2020, Jakarta Globe. The Indonesian Palm Oil Association, or Gapki, said on…
Indonesia bans live animal imports from China
BOGOR, Feb 5, 2020, ANTARA. The Indonesian government has banned the import of live animals…
Hike in red chili price pushes January 2020 inflation in Indonesia
JAKARTA, Feb 4, 2020, ANTARA. Indonesia’s inflation rate increased 0.39 percent in January, driven by…
Indonesia closes doors to travelers from China
JAKARTA, Feb 3, 2020, The Jakarta Post. After repatriating 238 citizens from Wuhan and other…