The Indonesian government and the House of Representatives (DPR) have agreed on the projection for economic growth of 5.2 percent in 2017. Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati reveals several reasons for the government’s confidence in achieving the target of 5.2 percent economic … Continue reading →
Investment in human capital and fairer wealth distribution through state budget is prerequisite to Indonesia’s development, Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati said on Tuesday (25/07). “Investing in human capital cannot wait … It’s not about how much money, but how it is spent,” … Continue reading →
The Office of the Coordinating Economic Minister, the Riau Island regional administration and Batam Indonesia Free Zone Authority (BP Batam) are currently working on options to end legal and management uncertainty over Indonesia’s free trade zone. Coordinating Economic Minister Darmin … Continue reading →
The World Bank has raised concerns over the domination of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in Indonesia’s infrastructure sector, saying the situation deters private sector investments. With 245 infrastructure projects in the pipeline, Indonesia should have served as an attractive destination for … Continue reading →
The flow of foreign direct investment (FDI) into Indonesia increased significantly in the second quarter from the tiny gain in the first three months of 2017, the investment board said on Wednesday (26/07). On an annual basis and in rupiah … Continue reading →