2011 Review

By most measures, Indonesia had a banner year. Continuing 6%+ economic growth leading to at least one investment grade sovereign rating (Fitch) and strong performances in world forums (APEC, G20, World Economic Forum, ASEAN Summit, East Asia Summit) characterized 2011. Fears of inflation going into the year never materialized and the rupiah began and ended […]

Pivot to Asia

Indonesia fell smack in the middle of the Obama Administration’s much ballyhooed “Asia Pivot”, a wonderful image for the ramp up of engagement with Asia that it has demonstrated. The Administration is to be commended for both the symbolic and real commitments it has made to the region in general and Indonesia, specifically. One could […]

Web Meeting on Establishing a Small Business in Indonesia: September 7, 7-9 am

Our partners, AMCHAM Indonesia, have organized a live, online briefing on how to establish a small to mid size business in Indonesia. Members of AMCHAM’s SME Committee will be discussing business opportunities and best practices. A business case will be presented. Jim Filgo, an AMCHAM Indonesia Governor who heads its SME Committee, will be joined […]