Pressures on Indonesia’s current account came to a head in May 2013 as portfolio investments reversed their flow and began leaving the country. Authorities have reacted to curb further growth in the deficit. With Bank Indonesia (BI) responsible for monetary tightening, the government has followed with a series of measures to balance the trade...
How is ABAC prioritising the deepening of economic integration in the Asia-Pacific region?
While the Republic of Indonesia is less than seven decades old in its current form, the South-east Asian nation of more than 17,500 islands has had a much longer history under other names. In fact, the name “Indonesia” was first used in 1850 by British anthropologist James Richardson Logan as he referred to the extensive group of islands widely...
While continuing on its path to reform, what key areas should Indonesia focus on improving?
What are your projections for Japanese investments in Indonesia over the next 18 months, and how long can the bullish investment rate be sustained?
Indonesia continues to be the dominant nation in South-east Asia both politically and economically. Its participation within ASEAN will likely determine the shape of regional integration, with the introduction of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) at the end of 2015 looming as the next major milestone.
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