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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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Tougher COVID-19 Restrictions Imposed Across Java and Bali

On 6 January 2021, Airlangga Hartarto, Chairman of the Committee for the Handling of the COVID-19 Pandemic and National Economic Recovery (KPC-PEN), announced that a number of regions across the densely populated islands of Java and Bali are to impose tougher social and business restrictions between 11 and 25 January 2021.

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Subscriber Update Indonesia Investments - Merger for Tech Giants Gojek & Tokopedia?

Possibly the biggest story in local Indonesian media over the past couple of days (if we exclude coverage of any COVID-19-related matters) is the news that Gojek is in talks (in fact in the final stages, reportedly) to merge with Tokopedia. Based on the input of people familiar with the matter, the two companies have agreed to conduct due diligence on their respective businesses.

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Consumer Price Index of Indonesia; Lowest Calendar-Year Inflation in Two Decades

Indonesia’s December 2020 headline inflation accelerated slightly more than we had expected. Based on the latest data from Statistics Indonesia (BPS) this is particularly caused by rising food prices in the context of Christmas and New Year celebrations.

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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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Backgrounder

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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Who We Are

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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October 2020 II

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New COVID-19 Restrictions
Gojek-Tokopedia Merger
Cabinet Reshuffle

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Energy Research Report

Indonesia's Energy Sector

The energy sector is a crucial one. Without a stable and sufficient supply of energy, economic and social development is disrupted, implying many missed opportunities for the country and people. Moreover, the energy sector is now at a stage where more and more emphasis is laid on environmentally friendly or renewable energy sources. This report discusses Indonesia's energy sector, including the gradual transition to sustainable energy.

COVID-19 Alert

Important Information about the Coronavirus

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is spreading throughout the world. Although Indonesia currently still has a relatively low number of confirmed coronavirus cases, it is assumed that many cases go undetected. Therefore, it is important for everyone to know more about this virus, specifically how to avoid transmission, recognize the symptoms, and what to do in case you think you are infected.

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    • Corruption (33.2%)
    • Excessive bureaucracy (21.6%)
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The People of Indonesia

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.