Indonesia’s central bank, Bank Indonesia (BI), shifted its strategy in 2015, moving away from policies that had defended the floundering rupiah against further depreciation after ongoing devaluation between 2013 and 2015. In January 2016 the bank surprised stakeholders with a decision to cut interest rates, making further cuts in February and...
This chapter contains listings for embassies, state ministries and other facilities, contacts for useful services and organisations, helpful tips and information for new travellers, and accommodation options around Indonesia.
Long considered South-east Asia’s economic powerhouse, Indonesia has seen growth decelerate in recent years as commodities prices fall and demand in China weakens, while currency depreciation in light of US monetary easing has affected its manufacturing and industrial sectors, as well as small and medium-sized enterprises. Falling global oil prices led to a removal of oil subsidies, which...
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During the years of former President Suharto’s rule, Indonesia’s political and economic power was concentrated in Jakarta. But with democratisation has come decentralisation, a trend that has gathered momentum since direct local elections were introduced in 2005, in turn creating a new breed of grassroots politician. After all, it was...
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