In the news In news breaking today, a deputy commissioner of the anti-corruption commission (KPK) was arrested in Jakarta, a major escalation in the conflict between the commission, the police and political elites. PM Abbott has expressed dismay over the […]
In the news President Jokowi faces his first major political controversy after nominating former presidential adjutant Budi Gunawan as the new chief of police. The Financial Times scores an interview with the president. As […]
In the news Indonesia’s foreign ministry has condemned the terrorist attacks in Paris, saying ‘no act of violence can be justified’. The transportation ministry’s response to the QZ8501 air disaster […]
In the news The Rupiah sunk to its lowest value against the US Dollar since the 1998 financial crisis this week. The World Bank’s latest report on the Indonesian economy says […]
In the news E-commerce in Indonesia is on the cusp of a boom, but legal and tax issues make investors wary (FT) The Wall Street Journal interviews President Jokowi and head economics […]
In the news Bloomberg reports Indonesia will move to a fixed-subsidy system for fuel in 2016. Fresh optimism from financial markets on Indonesian government debt. Two fresh pieces at Inside Indonesia: religious themes in Indonesian soap […]
In the news President Jokowi talked up Indonesia’s economy at the G20, before arriving back in Jakarta to announce an increase in petrol and diesel prices. Experts say reducing fuel subsidies is macroeconomic […]
In the news President Joko Widodo has made his debut on the world stage, spruiking foreign investment at the APEC summit in Beijing, ‘fair trade’ at the ASEAN leaders’ summit in Myanmar, before heading […]
In the news Travel to Indonesia will become easier for Australians from January 2015, as the Indonesian government waives some visa requirements for Australian citizens. President Joko Widodo will attend the […]
In the news: Jokowi’s team President Joko Widodo announced Indonesia’s new ‘Working Cabinet’ last Sunday, which features a record number of female ministers. @ConnellyAL has good analysis of what it […]