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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The most populous country and arguably the largest economy on the continent, Nigeria is widely regarded as an African powerhouse.
Articles & Analysis | Ridwan Kamil, Mayor of Bandung; and Tri Rismaharini, Mayor of Surabaya: Interview from The Report: Indonesia 2017
Which areas present the greatest opportunities for investment in 2016/17?
Articles & Analysis | Decentralisation paying off for three dynamic regional cities in Indonesia from The Report: Indonesia 2017
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...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Hugo Swire, UK Member of Parliament: Interview from The Report: Indonesia 2017
How can the UK capitalise on the potential Indonesia holds to create more business opportunities for British companies?
Articles & Analysis | Indonesia weighs the pros and cons of several big trade deals from The Report: Indonesia 2017
Although Indonesia’s history has been marked by periods of protectionism and closed trade, the administration of President Joko Widodo has made major strides in liberalisation since coming to power in late 2014. This is especially apparent with the recent announcement that the country plans to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), which...