Business breakups: Bouncing back from failed ventures
Nothing lasts forever, and the corporate world is no exception.
Yohana Belinda
Indonesia’s textile industry to lay off more workers as export markets continue falling
The measures will come in three possible forms: layoffs, contract termination, or shorter working hours, the last resulting in lower wages.
Coffee in short supply globally, but Indonesia’s growers fail to gain
Despite its position as a major global coffee exporter, Indonesia also imports significant quantities of beans.
Businesses worry Indonesia’s fight on deforestation may hamper EU-CEPA
According to a report, Indonesia claimed the EU was conducting "regulatory imperialism" with its new deforestation legislation.
Garuda, Singapore Airlines explore joint venture on Bali, Jakarta flights
Garuda Indonesia, including Citilink, held nearly a third of the country’s domestic air travel, according to the Transportation Ministry.
Owning a house remains challenging for millennials
Despite residential property prices having appreciated at a rate much lower than inflation over the past year, a home of remains out of reach for most millennials.
When an online job search becomes a trap for the unwary
Many people have turned to social media for opportunities, but the advent of social networking has brought nightmares rather than rewards.
Sign language interpreters describe their experience with music
Indonesian sign language interpreters talk about their practice and how it feels to “perform” for the hard of hearing and deaf to create a more-inclusive performance.
Good money, tough clients: The business of political T-shirts
In regards to political T-shirts, one designer said, “A successful T-shirt has to make you think, but then, crucially, you have to act.”
How flexing of wealth has become a way of life for many Indonesians
"That's very inappropriate bureaucratic behavior", President Joko said, urging public officials not to flaunt their wealth on social media.