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Indonesia's central bank cuts rates as economy tanks
Bank Indonesia reduces the key lending rate to 4.25%. It also lowers its 2020 economic growth forecast to between 0.9% and 1.9%.
Indonesia economy sees weakest growth in almost 2 decades
Indonesia, Southeast Asia's biggest economy, grows 2.97% in January-March 2020. It is the worst rate since 2001.
Indonesia uses new interest rate to boost economy
The new rate which is a shift from the old 12 month reference rate has a more short term focus and the bank hopes it will help them influence markets more quickly and directly
Pokemon, LGBT, and gov't: The paradox of neoliberal Indonesia
As illustrated in Pokemon and LGBT cases policing private lives under the justification of national identity and security provides a platform for State to re articulate its power
Indonesia trade minister: Jakarta can meet TPP standards
Indonesian trade minister Tom Lembong makes a new push for the TPP at the APEC summit in Manila: We can and we should aim for the highest standards
Indonesia's economic growth picks up slightly in Q3
Economists said that despite a slight uptick of the recent quarterly growth Indonesia will post the slowest growth of under 5 for full year 2015
Indonesia's growth slows further in second quarter 2015
Indonesia s growth slid in the second quarter to levels unseen since 2009
Inflation remains high in Indonesia despite forecast easing
The consumer price index rose 7 26 percent year on year the same increase as the previous month
Indonesia's quarterly growth slowest since 2009
The economy expanded a lower than expected 4 71 percent year on year in the three months to the end of March
Jokowi to investors: If you have problems, call me
Indonesia s president is wooing badly needed foreign investors
Indonesia posts higher-than-expected trade surplus
Indonesia posts a trade surplus of 1 13 billion in March – about double the amount expected by economists
Can Jokowi revive Indonesia's faltering manufacturers?
Despite the challenges there are already signs that Jokowi s new approach is generating greater optimism
Indonesia holds key interest rate at 7.5%
Tighter monetary policy tends to boost the value of a country s currency but analysts do not expect Indonesia to raise rates soon with growth sagging
Jokowi to visit Japan and China to seek investments
Jokowi will meet with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Chinese President Xi Jinping
Indonesia posts trade surplus as exports, imports fall
Indonesia saw a higher than expected surplus of 738 3 million
Bank Indonesia unexpectedly cuts rate to spur growth
It is the first time in 3 years that Bank Indonesia has moved to trim the rate
Riset: Indonesia paling suka belanja makanan dan smartphone
Survei ini menunjukkan masyarakat kelas menengah Indonesia cenderung belanjakan uangnya untuk telepon pintar akses Internet properti dan sepeda motor
Indonesia posts $710 mn trade surplus in January
The drop was due to the sharp fall of global oil prices
The wRap Indonesia: Feb. 5, 2015
Indonesia s 2014 GDP growth rate Budi Waseso s new 3 star ranking Jokowi s visit to Malaysia and more
Indonesia's economic growth hits 5-year low
Southeast Asia s largest economy registers a 5 01 growth rate in 2014
The wRap Indonesia: Jan. 27, 2015
The latest on the police KPK conflict ban on US apples linked to disease outbreak North Korean leader s possible visit and more
The wRap Indonesia: Dec. 18, 2014
Yudhoyono tweets about who s not to blame for the weakening rupiah Jakarta s new deputy governor is a lot like Jokowi the Banjarnegara death toll is now officially at 83 and more
Indonesia holds interest rates after recent hike
Last month’s interest rate increase was the first for a year and the rate is now at its highest level for 5 years
Indonesian inflation up, manufacturing hit after fuel price hike
But Indonesia s trade balance swung to a small surplus of 20 million in October from a 270 million deficit the previous month as a fall in oil prices cut the country s import bills
Indonesia raises interest rates after fuel price increase
Also stocks increase and the rupiah strengthens as a result of the fuel price hikes
Jokowi fulfills promise, raises fuel prices
Gasoline prices increase from IDR6 500 per liter 0 53 to IDR8 500 per liter at midnight on November 18
Jokowi outlines economic reform priorities at G20
Improving business licensing tax reform reducing fuel subsidies and building social infrastructure top Jokowi s priorities in reviving Southeast Asia s largest economy
Indonesia holds rates ahead of fuel price hike
Bank Indonesia keeps the rate at 7 50 for the 12th consecutive month in line with economists forecasts
Indonesia's GDP growth slows again, hits new 5-year low
Official data shows Southeast Asia s largest economy expanded 5 01 in the third quarter below economist forecasts
Indonesian inflation edges up as fuel price hike looms
Economists say prices have gone up now because the market has anticipated the fuel price hike
Farewell to SBY and his years of wasted opportunities
SBY had so much power and public support — more than his successor Joko Widodo has now Yet he fumbled due to his unwillingness to break some eggs
Indonesians snap up 'luxury' cows for Muslim Eid festival
Showrooms stop selling second hand cars for about a month before Eid al Adha every year to make way for the Lexus and Mercedes of the cattle world
The wRap Indonesia: Oct. 2, 2014
Fighting and walkouts on day one of the new legislature easy Japan tourist visa procedures KPK s new antigraft smartphone app and more
Indonesia's August trade balance swings to deficit
Indonesia was expected to book a trade surplus for a second consecutive month but instead it reported a 318 1 million deficit due to a surge in imports
Why SBY had good reason not to raise fuel prices
To be clear fuel subsidies should be scrapped But President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono had good reason to refuse Jokowi s request to start raising fuel prices now
SBY’s mixed legacy
Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono’s 10 year rule leaves Indonesia with mixed fortunes and a controversial legacy writes Marcus Mietzner
The wRap Indonesia: Sept. 19, 2014
Rupiah breaches psychological threshold of 12 000 Indonesia U 23 football team advances in Asian Games latest political maneuvers from the Democrats and Gerindra on the local elections bill and more
Indonesia 'optimistic' on 7% growth by 2017
Jokowi has pledged to raise GDP growth to 7 a year within 2 years but many economists consider the target ambitious
The wRap Indonesia: Sept. 4, 2014
Indonesia s energy minister named graft suspect Indonesia s ranking improvement in WEF s 2014 Global Competitiveness Report hefty new fines for illegal parkers in Jakarta and more
Indonesia moves up 4 spots in WEF competitiveness rankings
Indonesia was ranked 34th among 144 countries up from 38th in 2013 and 50th in 2012 The country performed well in terms of governance and government efficiency but performance was uneven
Indonesia trade picture brightens after Ramadan slump
The trade surplus came in at 125 million compared to a deficit of around 290 million in June
Fuel subsidy storm clouds gather before Indonesia power handover
Weeks before he takes office Joko Jokowi Widodo vows to slash fuel subsidies and redirect the money to other programs
Indonesia's president satisfied on leaving office
I leave my office with a sense of satisfaction that I have tried to do my best to serve the nation and that at the end of my 10 years in office Indonesia is a stronger nation a stronger democracy and a stronger economy Yudhoyono says
In final address, Yudhoyono touts achievements, apologizes
Certainly in 10 years I have made a lot of mistakes and oversights in carrying out my duties From the bottom of my heart I ask forgiveness for all those shortcomings and oversights Although I always want to do my best I am still human
Indonesian growth slowest since 2009 in second quarter
The disappointing data underscores the tough task ahead for President elect Joko Widodo who assumes office in October
Indonesia posts trade deficit due to Ramadan imports
The deficit in Southeast Asia s top economy came in at 305 million compared to a slim surplus of 70 million the previous month
Uncertainty for Indonesia after disputed vote
Fears rise for Southeast Asia s top economy as growth sits at four year lows foreign investment slows and corruption remains rife
Next Indonesian leader walks into economic storm
Analyst: The next president will inherit huge problems he will have to hit the ground running on the first day
Will Indonesia be competitive in an integrated ASEAN?
There are worries that Indonesia – the largest market in the region with a population of 250 million – would remain a target instead of a strong player
