indonesia
The Indonesia category covers economic trends, trade relations, investment opportunities, and market developments in one of Southeast Asia’s largest economies. It explores bilateral trade, industry growth, government policies, and infrastructure projects, providing insights into foreign direct investment (FDI), regulatory changes, and key sectors like manufacturing, energy, and digital economy. This section is a resource for businesses, investors, and policymakers looking to understand Indonesia’s evolving market landscape.
Should Vietnam Be Worried About Indonesia Joining the CPTPP?
Last week, Indonesia officially applied to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade agreement. Whereas the benefits to Indonesia are clear, for Vietnam, a founding member of the agreement, it could be problematic. This article looks at the risks and opportunities for Vietnam if Indonesia’s accession is approved…
Indonesia officially applies to join Vietnam, others in CPTPP
Of note, the Indonesian and Vietnamese economies are relatively similar. They are both export oriented and have developed quickly by providing abundant low-cost abundant labour to global manufacturing. As such, the two countries often compete for foreign direct investment projects. In this context, Indonesia’s ascension to the agreement could chip away at Vietnam’s edge over its neighbour to the south.
Indonesian ride-hailing app GoJek to withdraw from Vietnam market
Of note, it is not the first ride-hailing app to withdraw from the country. South Korea’s Baemin announced it would cease operations in the country back at the end of last year and Uber left Vietnam back in 2018 after selling its Southeast Asian operations to Grab…
US firm pays US$218 million to resolve bribery investigation in Vietnam, India, and Indonesia
US firm, the Albemarle Corporation, has agreed to pay US$218 million to settle claims that it paid bribes to secure tenders in Vietnam, Indonesia, and India, The Investor is reporting. In Vietnam, the chemical company paid above-market rates to a sales agent ‘who requested increased commissions to pay bribes to
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