Located in the heart of the ASEAN, Indonesia, which has the largest population in the region (4th highest in the world) with 270 million people, is an economic powerhouse. The archipelago-nation is part of the hallowed US$1 trillion GDP club with a conservative monetary system...
Indonesia has the largest Muslim population in the world but, like Asian neighbours, long standing religious tolerance and acceptance of diversity is a hallmark. In his first interview after being re-elected in 2019 last year, President Jokowi said that he believed that Islam in Indonesia...
Indonesia boasts diverse tourist attractions including beautiful countryside, wildlife, forests and coastline, beaches, fascinating cultural & historical monuments and nightlife. Bali is perhaps Indonesia’s most famous island and the world’s favourite tourist destination. Indonesia’s tourism sector accounts for just 4% of the total economy, the Government...
Main industries of Indonesia are petroleum and natural gas; textiles; apparel; footwear; mining; cement; chemical fertilizers; machinery; electronics; hardware; software; telecommunications; plywood; rubber; food and tourism. Top business conglomerates and companies include: • Pertamina - state-owned company engaged in the energy sector including oil, gas and new...
Indonesia is a country of over 17000 islands, so connecting these islands with e-commerce is key to the economic future of the country. Recent statistics in January 2021 show that there were 345.3 million mobile connections in Indonesia in January 2021 ( equivalent to 125.6% of the total...
Indonesia is ASEAN’s economic powerhouse and enjoys strong and alluring macro-economic fundamentals which include: 1) Being part of the elite group of countries that belong to the US$ 1 trillion GDP club; 2) Demographic advantage including largest population in ASEAN and young workforce; increasing consumer savings and spending; 3)...
The President and his administration are focused on economic development and attracting investments President Joko Widodo or Jokowi, 59, is the first elected head of Indonesia from a non-elite, non-military background. Prior to this position he was the Governor of Jakarta. He is acknowledged to be...
The region is a melting pot of ethnic groups, religions, languages, literature, music, festivals and art. The ASEAN region has a diverse cultural heritage with the mingling of ethnic groups, religions and languages. While there is great diversity manifested in language, religious rituals and cultural practices,...
ASEAN hosts some of the world’s most interesting, safe and global cities, which are a big draw for expats. The ASEAN region has some of the world’s most liveable cities as voted through several global rankings. From Singapore to Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur,...
Some of the countries in the region have best tackled the Covid-19 situation globally. In ASEAN, Vietnam has had one of the best responses to the Covid-19 pandemic, earning global respect. The effective and early management of the public health crisis puts the country in a better...
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