Indonesia, a South-east Asian nation of over 17,000 islands, has a rich history stretching back millions of years, with early human ancestors living on the archipelago as far back as 1.9m years ago. The term "Indonesia" was first coined in 1850 by British anthropologist James Richardson Logan, referring to what was then known as the Indian or Malay Archipelago. By 2000 BCE, the islands were inhabited…
Indonesia, a South-east Asian archipelago with over 17,000 islands, has a long history dating back millions of years, marked by the early presence of Austronesians and the spread of Islam, which became dominant by the 17th century. Currently, Indonesia is poised for significant economic growth under the incoming administration of Prabowo Subianto, which aims for 8% annual growth, targeting a top-f
With Indonesia's National Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJPN) 2025-45 underscoring the role of manufacturing for economic growth, the paint and coatings segment has a role to play in sustainable economic development. From eco-friendly formulations to strategic risk management, the sector continues to navigate towards responsible production.This report explores the industry's commitment to…
This Economic Impact Report presents a comprehensive analysis of Thailand's tobacco industry, shedding light on its wide-reaching value chain and contribution to the national economy. Notably, the industry directly or indirectly supports some 50,000 households, and contributed BT59.8bn to government revenue in 2022 through excise taxes, equivalent to some 12% of the country’s total excise revenue. The…
– GDP expanded by 4.7% in 2022 and is forecast to grow by 5.2% in 2023 – Coal exports rose by 102% in volume and 135% in value in 2022 thanks to higher prices – New railway links are streamlining trade to China and Russia – Green agriculture and energy, as well as services and tourism, are targeted growth areas High commodity prices and rising coal exports are propelling…
The Premier Conference That brings together the whole ecosystem of Malaysia Retail and eCommerce industry. As part of Escom’s Retail/eCommerce Innovation Series Conference, the Malaysia Retail & eCommerce Innovation Summit is at its 4th edition and it is the only place to collaborate with 260+ innovators, disruptors, decision makers in Malaysia’s retail industry. The conference and exhibition…
After 3 years of pandemic, the PROTECT conference series on "Doing Business Amidst New Threats" will resume on September 28-29, 2023, at the New World Makati Hotel, Metro Manila, Philippines. For PROTECT 2023, the theme of the event is “After Covid 19, What’s Next”. Launched in 2005 with the Anti - Terrorism Council, an aftermath of the New York 911 terrorist attack, the PROTECT series is…
– Water scarcity to affect an increasing proportion of the world’s population – Several emerging markets have launched national water-management strategies – Upgrades to infrastructure and smart metering help to reduce water loss – Innovative funding mechanisms key to financing water security projects With extreme weather events such as drought or flooding becoming more…
– Several emerging markets have developed internationally known film industries – Streaming services are leveraging local content to expand to new markets – The global industry is receiving funding from more emerging market sources – Many countries are targeting increased investment in local production As audiences return to entertainment in physical venues following the…
