Policy reform needed to exploit Asean e-commerce deal
For Indonesia to comply with and benefit from the agreement, it needs to adjust national laws and regulations to strengthen the position of both domestic consumers and producers.
No rice, no bread, no peace: Food security is a national security
More than its contribution to economic development, food security is also part of robust defense systems.
The soaring price of cooking oil is unforgivable for ordinary Indonesians
The writer says the palm oil industry must remember the environmental and social costs of their businesses are enormous.
The ‘R’ word is coming into play: Why recession risks are rising in major economies
If stock markets continue to tank, which experts suggest is highly probable, this will lead to the usual snowballing effects that take hold during bear markets.
China’s lockdown-led slowdown
It could have a big global impact on growth and supply chains and there are no easy solutions.
Timely shots in the arm for economy: China Daily editorial
The paper says China should demonstrate as much resolve in firing up the engine of consumption as it has shown in fighting the virus.
Hong Kongers cheer as city reopens, but many businesses already shut for good
Industry leaders expect the city's battered businesses to experience a boom, especially the catering sector, according to local media reports.
Ukraine war and the reliance on Russian energy
The writer says the dependence on Russian fossil fuels has somewhat deterred the onslaught of sanctions against them, but the consequences don't end there.
The don’ts of economic policy: Lessons from Sri Lanka
The writer says extreme populism has led to catastrophe.
The sleeping giant awakens: Indonesia reopens to the world
The reopening will provide a further boost to South-east Asia’s largest economy, which has been on a gradual recovery after gross domestic product contracted 2.1 percent in 2020.