Business News
In the Middle of Corona Virus What Investment is Still Safe
Corona (covid-19) has become epidemic throughout the world, not just attacking human health. The global economy is weakening due to corona. In the midst of uncertainty in global conditions, many people are trying to find safer investments, what should we do?According to Bhima Yudhistira, an economist for the Institute for…
It’s official: Government, Digital Companies Team Up to Launch Pre-Employment Car
The government teamed up with online marketplace, e-wallet and education technology platforms to officially launch the preemployment card program on Friday amid an emergency to support a workforce hit by the adverse economic impacts of the spreading COVID-19 coronavirus.Coordinating Economic Minister Airlangga Hartarto said the program would allow registration in…
In Papua, Forests Offer More Economic Benefits than Palm Oil Plantations, Research Finds
Promising revenues from the palm oil industry has lured Indonesia, Southeast Asia’s largest economy, to sacrifice its forest areas for palm oil plantations across the country. Latest data shows Indonesia turns around 242,857 hectares of forest per year into oil palm plantations since 1990. This is approximately four times the…
Indonesia pledges to safeguard investments as Covid-19 fears grow
Indonesian authorities have provided assurances to investors that they will be shielded from potential disruptions amid the coronavirus outbreak that has discouraged investment into the country.Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) head Bahlil Lahadalia met with the National Police's Criminal Investigation Department (Bareskrim) chief, Insp. Gen. Listryo Sigit Prabowo, on Monday to…
