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How is Covid-19 changing South-east Asia’s super apps?
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After enjoying years of exponential growth, South-east Asia’s super apps have been forced to reassess their business models as a result of Covid-19, with many refocusing their priorities as they plan forthe post-pandemic world. In recent years so-called super apps – online or mobile platforms that combine multiple services into one app – have sought to continuously expand their offerings. While…
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Covid-19 and debt monetisation: will Indonesia blaze a trail for other emerging markets?
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To assist the government’s financial response to the coronavirus pandemic, Indonesia’s central bank is set to purchase $40bn in sovereign bondsas part of a debt monetisation programme – astrategy seldom used by emerging markets that could have wider implications for the region. On June 6 the Ministry of Finance announced that Bank Indonesia (BI) would buy Rp397.6trn ($27.2bn)…
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Covid-19 and RCEP: make or break?
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At the start of 2020, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) – potentially the world’s largest free trade deal – seemed on track to be signed by the end of the year. However, the coronavirus pandemic has slowed that process, raising some questions about when the agreement will be formalised. In what would constitute a significant win for multilateralism, the RCEP would bring…
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How do new teaching methods improve education in Indonesia?
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Human capital development is at the forefront of the second-term agenda of President Joko Widodo, better known as President Jokowi, as he attempts to build a future-ready workforce prepared to adapt to the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), which is characterised by the application of new digital and automated technologies in production processes and service delivery. In 2018 the government unveiled…

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The impact of education technology in Indonesia
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Indonesia is potentially entering a demographic sweet spot, as around half of its population is currently under the age of 30. With this in mind, President Joko Widodo, better known as President Jokowi, has repeatedly stressed the need for the country to overhaul its education system in order to prepare the future workforce to compete in an information-, technology- and creativity-driven global marketplace. While…
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Tony Fernandes, CEO, AirAsia Group: Interview
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Interview:Tony Fernandes Which roadblocks do entrepreneurs face in ASEAN economies, and where are there opportunities? TONY FERNANDES: There are some countries where entrepreneurship is difficult because the government owns everything. The government should create and enable entrepreneurs instead of interfering with their businesses. For example, there is potential for a huge conflict of interest…
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How do new teaching methods improve education in Indonesia?

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Human capital development is at the forefront of the second-term agenda of President Joko Widodo, better known as President Jokowi, as he attempts to build a future-ready workforce prepared to adapt to the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), which is characterised by the application of new digital and automated technologies in production processes and service delivery. In 2018 the government unveiled…
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The Report: Indonesia 2020: Education & Human Capital
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As around half of Indonesia’s population is currently under the age of 30, President Joko Widodo, better known as President Jokowi, has repeatedly stressed the need for the country to overhaul its education system in order to prepare the future workforce to compete in an information-, technology- and creativity-driven global marketplace. While currently on hold due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the…