Indonesia car sales set to stay sluggish in 2016
By: Ardi Wirdana Indonesian car sales in 2015 was unsatisfactory, to say the least. The automotive industry recorded 1.01 million car sales last year, which is…
By: Ardi Wirdana Indonesian car sales in 2015 was unsatisfactory, to say the least. The automotive industry recorded 1.01 million car sales last year, which is…
By: Ardi Wirdana Indonesia is projected to be home to the biggest franchise industry in the region in 2016, according to research consultancy firm Spire. In…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…