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Monthly Report Indonesia Investments

The monthly update of Indonesia Investments is a report written and published by Van Der Schaar Investments B.V. The report informs the reader of the key political, economic and social developments that occur in Indonesia, and also touches upon those key international events that impact on Indonesia.

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Indonesia Faces a Plastic Packaging Crisis (And It's Not the Waste Problem)

While the Iran War (specifically the closure of the Strait of Hormuz) is seriously undermining the fiscal health of Indonesia through high global oil prices, there are also other problems being 'imported' into Indonesia as a consequence of this war. For example, the scarcity of raw materials is making plastic packaging expensive and difficult to find.

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Government Strategies to Prevent a Fuel Crisis in Indonesia

While the Philippines declared an energy crisis two weeks ago, it seems that matters in Indonesia remain under control. So far, there haven't been long queues at gas stations (to hoard fuels), while government officials repeatedly ensure that there is enough fuel available for society, although people are encouraged to cut back on fuel consumption (for example, by working-from-home once a week).

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Indonesia Seeking Energy Resilience Through the Bioenergy Program

The Iran War reveals the risks involved when countries are dependent on imports of energy to meet domestic demand. In the case of Indonesia, which subsidizes part of domestic energy consumption, skyrocketing crude oil prices threaten to push the government's budget deficit beyond the legal cap of 3 percent of gross domestic product (GDP). And so, it is time for action.

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Finance

Financial Markets Indonesia

The financial markets of Indonesia have shown a remarkable recovery from the Asian Financial Crisis in the late 1990s. Prudent fiscal management and foreign confidence in the country's strengthening economic fundamentals are behind robust economic growth.

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Business

Doing Business in Indonesia

Indonesia is not the easiest place to start an enterprise or, generally, to conduct business. In this section the reader can find valuable information about Indonesia's investment climate, about how to set up a company or representative office, the risks that are involved in investing in Indonesia, analyses of commodities, listed companies and business sectors, and more.

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Cultures, Histories & Demography

Indonesia is the world's fourth-most populous country, implying that significant cultural, ethnic, religious and linguistic diversity can be found within its boundaries. This section provides the reader background information about the people of Indonesia, its (political and economic) histories, religions, and more.

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Indonesia Investments

Indonesia Investments is a platform that helps foreign investors to engage in business in Indonesia. In close cooperation with our network in Indonesia our services include market research (market intelligence), monthly reports on the Indonesian economy, politics and social developments, market entry strategies, the establishment of legal entities (local PTs, PT PMAs, and Representative Offices), finding Indonesian business partners or office/factory space, marketing strategies, and human resources recruitment.

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The second edition of our flagship Energy Research Report is scheduled to be released soon. The second edition includes special focus on Indonesia's renewable energy potential. Soon we will share more information about the upcoming release...

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Indonesia is the fourth-most populous nation on earth. The composition of this population is characterized by a high degree of variety in terms of culture, religion, and language.