Indonesia

With one of the most competitive telecommunications markets in the world, prices have been dropping year after year as Indonesian operators fight for customers. The result has been rapid growth in subscriber numbers and especially high penetration rates in major cities such as Jakarta. The intense competition and falling prices have also led to under-investment in some parts of the network,...

Transportation and logistics in Indonesia are sectors of great opportunity, but also pose immense challenges. As the economy booms and travel increases, related businesses have grown and relevant infrastructure is being built. At the same time, the transportation networks and systems are put under stress as the economy expands rapidly. This is especially an issue in Indonesia, where existing...

With its low debt-to-GDP ratio and abundant resources, growing consumer demand, healthy political discourse and rising investment, Indonesia is set to lead the region and could become the world’s sixth-largest economy by 2030. The country has 11 commercial ports, more than 200 airports, an estimated 17,508 islands and around 245m people. The government is working to address the current lack of...

With foreign direct investment rising, factories being built and real estate booming, the construction sector in Indonesia is expanding rapidly. The government is undertaking programmes to improve infrastructure, building roads, airports, railways and ports. While Indonesia remains more consumption-oriented than places like China, investment is an increasingly important part of the mix. The...

To say there has been a retail boom in Indonesia is an understatement. The people of the country have, over the course of a few years, become consummate shoppers staying up to date with the latest trends and spending freely. Indonesia’s economy has always been driven by the consumer, but now it is being taken to the next level as people now have more money to spend. Retail sales are likely to...

The economy is surging ahead and, as it expands, authorities are seeking to make the transition from low-cost production and supplying raw materials to more advanced nations to a high-value-added manufacturing industry. Low tariffs have led to more non-tariff barriers in the form of export bans and other incentives to encourage domestic industry. The government is pursuing initiatives to move up...