FDI, industry, and trade policy
This post briefly discusses FDI developments in Indonesia. FDI Trends Since 1970 The chart below shows Indonesia’s net FDI inflows as a percentage of GDP. The data source is the …
Indonesian tariff dynamics, 2000-2018
A couple of weeks ago, a colleague of mine, Deasy Pane from Bappenas, invited me for a discussion about Indonesia’s trade and investment situation policy. Indeed, that’s the beauty …
A quick look at Indonesia's current account and balance of trade using World Bank's API in Python
Indonesia has been always famed for its lack of depth and innovation in its financial market. Banks are powerful and aim mostly at consumer banking. Indeed, the role of foreign …
COVID-19 death rate in Indonesia
This morning, as usual, I prepared breakfast, did the dishes, all while listening to a podcast. One of my favorite, Babbage aired the recent development of COVID-19, including the …
Daily COVID-19 Testing in Indonesia
The government seems increasingly eager to usher in the “New Normal” and start reopening the economy. A guidebook on how to handle the “New Normal” from BPOM has already been …