In order to build a vibrant technology sector, internet access must be made easy. For this task Indonesia has developed several plans. The penetration of broadband in the country is estimated to be at 2.2% as of 2011. A major part of the problem has been Indonesia’s geography, which makes setting up a broadband network very complicated when compared...
Known throughout the world for its key tourism destination, Bali, Indonesia has been trying to broaden visitors’ itineraries in recent times by developing other tourist areas and activities. At the same time, the country is trying to build its profile as a business travel venue, a policy helped along by ongoing economic growth. The country is also...
Enjoying a period of sustained economic growth and heightened overseas investor interest throughout the global downturn, Indonesia has recently seen itself move up the league table of international business destinations. This has been good news for its meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) segment, with the government keen to...
Following the well-established path towards rapid economic development, Indonesia has long relied on selling its vast reserves of natural resources. At the same time, more markets have been eager to snap up raw materials such as crude palm oil (CPO), cocoa, rubber and other products to fuel their manufacturing. This trajectory has shown signs of...
One of the six economic corridors outlined in Indonesia’s latest development master plan is Bali-Nusa Tenggara, with this region flagged up as a gateway for tourism and national food support. The Master Plan for the Acceleration and Expansion of Indonesian Economic Development 2011-25 (MP3EI) thus also recognises tourism as a prime economic sector....
With close to 200m mobile phone customers, Indonesia’s telecommunications sector is active, competitive and vibrant. It is not, however, a profit machine. The constant race to capture price-sensitive customers, combined with the steady need to spend on network development, means that telecoms companies must be careful on costs, creative with...
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