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Considered a powerhouse in the realm of mineral production, Indonesia’s mining sector has long served as a key pillar of economic expansion, acting as a significant contributor to GDP by attracting much-needed export dollars, while also creating employment opportunities across the nation’s diverse landscape. However, soft commodity prices,...

In early December 2016 Indonesia was named the best halal tourism destination in the world for the second year in a row at the most recent iteration of the World Halal Travel Awards. The country’s success at the awards ceremony, which was held in Abu Dhabi, UAE, did not end there, however. Indonesian destinations and companies dominated the...

While China’s decision to reduce coal production has pushed up prices more quickly than expected, local demand for coal in Indonesia continues to rise on the back of ambitious power generation targets. While the coal mining sector still holds much promise for the nation, a lack of coordination between the central and regional governments has...

Despite a range of economic and political challenges both at the national level and across the region, Indonesia’s tourism industry posted strong growth in most segments in 2016. According to data from the Ministry of Tourism (MoT), the country welcomed 12.02m foreign visitors, an increase of more than 15% on 2015. This figure matches almost...