After first year, Jokowi needs to balance low profile with ‘people instinct’
For President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, 2015 served as a whirlwind introduction to the national political stage and all of its intricacies. In his first six…
Jakarta bomb will cause slight dip in economy, nothing more
By: Ardi Wirdana As Indonesia trended the hashtag #KamiTidakTakut (we are not afraid) on social media, the country’s economy seems to be showing the same spirit…
Bomb explosions and gunshots shake Jakarta
A series of explosions, suspected to be bombs were heard and scenes captured on camera, in Sarinah, Central Jakarta just after 11.00 am. Gun shots were also heard in…
Indonesia e-commerce bracing for a year of regulatory debates and continued growth
By: Ardi Wirdana As far as Indonesian e-commerce is concerned, the big question on everyone’s lips in 2016 will revolve around the issue of foreign capital….
‘Indonesia tourism is much more than Just Bali’
By: Ardi Wirdana Indonesia will stop over-relying on “oversold” Bali and will look to create 10 new world class tourist destinations as part of a serious…
Indonesia debates English proficiency concern ahead of AEC
By: Ardi Wirdana As the official language of ASEAN, English is likely to serve as the working language of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC). English, to…
On-demand ride-sharing apps slowly seeing off early roadblocks in Jakarta
By: Ardi Wirdana The buzz surrounding ride-sharing apps in Indonesia has not died down despite serious setbacks. In fact, the regulatory and social roadblocks have arguably invited…
Indonesia banking on mobile to bank the unbanked
By: Ardi Wirdana Banks in Indonesia have always faced an enormous challenge of reaching out to the unbanked. Being in an archipelagic country that is geographically…