High-speed rail is unlikely to come to Indonesia any time soon, with attempts so far proving to be anywhere from impractical to impossible. Nevertheless, rail is an important part of the nation’s development and there is plenty of work to be done that could greatly benefit the country at a relatively low cost. Indonesia is focusing on projects of...
With its low debt-to-GDP ratio, 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 111 commercial ports, more than 200 airports, an estimated 17,508 islands and around 245m people. But its...
A fast-rising technology leader in the region, Indonesia is spending more on information technology (IT) than any other country in ASEAN and is currently ranked 19th internationally, according to figures published by the International Data Corporation (IDC) in mid-2012. Low penetration rates suggest that more products will be sold as connectivity...
One of the world’s premier producers and exporters of rubber, Indonesia has been in the trade since the late 19th century when British colonialists distributed seedlings across South-east Asia. From these humble beginnings, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia now account for some 70% of global rubber production. Total domestic output for 2012 amounted...
Topping the global ranking in the palm oil sector, Indonesia continued to cement its position in 2011 by expanding its annual production to 23.9m tonnes compared to 22.2m tonnes in 2010, as well as its share of global production from 48.4% in 2010 to 48.79%, according to data from industry forecaster, Oil World. The country’s closest rival, Malaysia...
The Indonesian air transport industry has gone from an international pariah banned in the EU to one of the most interesting globally for airlines, manufacturers, travellers and investors. The economy is growing, leading to an increase in travel and higher capital expenditures in the sector, as the government makes efforts to strengthen players and...
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