Educated Abroad
Commentary by Wayne Forrest Indonesia has always had an ambivalent attitude towards foreigners, foreign investment, and Indonesians educated abroad. I began thinking about this during the latest Cabinet reshuffle when […]
Golkar Returns
For those familiar with Indonesian politics Golkar is the party synonymous with Indonesia’s economic development. More than a just a political party, Golkar was an amalgamation of various “functional groups” […]
New Deregulation Package
Indonesia has released the second of three deregulation/stimulus packages designed to boost a flagging economy and strengthen the exchange rate. The first (released September 10) was primarily an exercise in […]
The Meaning of Banggai
August 7, 2015 President Jokowi traveled to the Banggai Regency in central Sulawesi this week to inaugurate the $5.8 billion “Pertamina Mega Integrated Project”, which is planned to match the […]
Idul Fitri Reshuffle
June 30, 2105 The serious Cabinet reshuffle rumors began in June: in Indonesia, they are part of the air one breaths. An underwhelming economic performance would prompt President Jokowi to […]
The Value Added State
President Jokowi is likely to travel to the US for his first official visit to Washington in early June. President Obama no doubt wants to hear Indonesia’s President describe his […]
Outlook for 2015: Cautious Optimism
Commentary by Wayne Forrest Since taking office in October President Jokowi has not waited for Parliament, using his executive powers to reset Indonesia’s course. He is turning out to be […]
Bima vs Puntadewa
CEO Notes Bima Puntadewa Indonesia’s Presidential campaign has now kicked off in earnest and although the […]
Edward Masters: (1924-2014) Built to Last
The passing of Ambassador Edward Masters in March sent a twinge of sadness through many of us. He taught us many things by his actions as much as his words. […]
The January Surprise
On January 12, Indonesia’s mineral export ban came into effect with an unexpected kicker: an export tax on copper concentrates. As predicted, a last minute compromise allowed them to be […]