Prabowo's economic policies put investors on edge

Prabowo's economic policies put investors on edge

National Economic Council (DEN) member Chatib Basri acknowledges that the current administration has little room to boost growth through monetary or fiscal policy, making structural reform the only viable option.

<https://www.thejakartapost.com/business/2025/02/27/prabowos-economic-policies-put-investors-on-edge.html>

China cosmetics brands target growing Southeast Asian market

China cosmetics brands target growing Southeast Asian market

Skintific and Judydoll gain momentum with products tailored to local skin concerns

<https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Consumer/China-cosmetics-brands-target-growing-Southeast-Asian-market>

Indonesia launches sovereign wealth fund aiming to hold $900 bn in assets

Indonesia launches sovereign wealth fund aiming to hold $900 bn in assets

Prabowo on Monday inaugurated the new fund, known as Daya Anagata Nusantara or Danantara, which is modeled partly on Singapore's investment arm Temasek.

<https://www.thejakartapost.com/business/2025/02/24/indonesia-launches-sovereign-wealth-fund-aiming-to-hold-900-bn-in-assets.html>

Diversity within unity

Diversity within unity 

The regional governments, and their elected leaders, represent this diversity, and they are the only political institution to do so.

<https://www.thejakartapost.com/opinion/2025/02/21/diversity-within-unity.html>

'Dark Indonesia' protests erupt nationwide with students taking to streets

'Dark Indonesia' protests erupt nationwide with students taking to streets

Thousands of students march across Indonesia as the Dark Indonesia movement gains traction both on the streets and on social media.

<https://www.thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2025/02/18/dark-indonesia-protests-erupt-nationwide-with-students-taking-to-streets.html>

K-fashion wave: How Korean style is taking over Jakarta’s wardrobes

K-fashion wave: How Korean style is taking over Jakarta's wardrobes

From celebrity-endorsed must-haves to drama-inspired elegance, the Hallyu wave is reshaping how Indonesians dress, one trend at a time.

<https://weekender.thejakartapost.com/life/2025/02/15/k-fashion-wave-how-korean-style-is-taking-over-jakartas-wardrobes.html>

Indonesia makes $1bn health care bet to keep rich patients at home

Indonesia makes $1bn health care bet to keep rich patients at home

Red tape delays rollout of upscale medical tourism facilities

<https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/ASEAN-Money/Indonesia-makes-1bn-health-care-bet-to-keep-rich-patients-at-home?utm_campaign=GL_editor_in_chief_picks&utm_medium=email&utm_source=NA_newsletter&utm_content=article_link&del_type=2&pub_date=20250214163000&seq_num=6&si=__MERGE__user_id__MERGE__>

Apple suppliers exploring iPhone production in Indonesia

Apple suppliers exploring iPhone production in Indonesia

U.S. company in talks with government to have iPhone 16 sales ban lifted

<https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Supply-Chain/Apple-suppliers-exploring-iPhone-production-in-Indonesia>

Concerns mount over Prabowo’s reliance on military in civilian affairs

Concerns mount over Prabowo's reliance on military in civilian affairs

President Prabowo Subianto has, once again, shown reliance on the Indonesian Military (TNI) to make his administration's priority programs a success, stoking concerns of military overreach into civilian affairs that could regress the country's democracy and human rights.

<https://www.thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2025/02/10/concerns-mount-over-prabowos-reliance-on-military-in-civilian-affairs.html>

Trump’s ethnic cleansing plan

Trump's ethnic cleansing plan

As a leader who wants to bring his country to the center of global political affairs, Prabowo should be more forthright in defending the rights of Palestinians. 

<https://www.thejakartapost.com/opinion/2025/02/07/trumps-ethnic-cleansing-plan.html>

Grab shares jump 13% after reports of GoTo merger talks

Grab shares jump 13% after reports of GoTo merger talks

GoTo says there is 'no agreement' between ride-hailing rivals

<https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Business-deals/Grab-shares-jump-13-after-reports-of-GoTo-merger-talks>

After 100 days, little to show for Prabowo's energy, food security plans

After 100 days, little to show for Prabowo's energy, food security plans

President Prabowo Subianto kicked off his term with promises to make Indonesia less dependent on fuel and food imports by ramping up renewable energy supply and building massive agricultural estates.

<https://www.thejakartapost.com/business/2025/02/02/after-100-days-little-to-show-for-prabowos-energy-food-security-plans.html>