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As expected, Indonesia posted very mild inflation in August 2021 amid the country’s (continued) social and business restrictions (PPKM) that disrupt demand across the economic centers on Java and Bali.
Soon, Indonesians will be able to enjoy the famous Subway sandwiches, again. In the fourth quarter of 2021 a couple of Subway stores are targeted to be opened in the Greater Jakarta region via a country franchise model (reportedly Subway’s very first country franchise model) with Sari Sandwich Indonesia. This model means no other parties are allowed to open Subway outlets in Indonesia.
Indonesia’s August 2021 trade balance was quite spectacular with the value of the country’s exports totaling USD $21.42 billion, the highest export figure in ten years.
On Tuesday (07.09.2021) Indonesia Investments released its August 2021 report. This report discusses a range of subjects - related to political developments, the economy and social matters - that occurred in Indonesia in the month of August 2021.
