In this Global Platform video, Niko Safavi, President Director, Mowilex Indonesia, discusses the steps paint and coatings manufacturers can take to promote environmental and social protection, and also evaluates the business opportunities presented by adherence to environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles. Prioritising ESG activities not only aligns with government sustainability objectives
– The world’s two largest EV battery producers recently announced projects in Indonesia – Indonesia is a leading producer of nickel, underlining the importance of mining in EV production – Mining’s high carbon footprint has a knock-on impact, increasing the carbon footprint of EVs – Steps are being taken to decarbonise the mining industry, including expanding the use of EVs in operations Indonesia…
Investors, regulators and consumers around the globe are increasing their focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles as they seek products and services that protect the environment, mitigate social risk and offer positive returns for stakeholders. Indonesia has embedded ESG-related development goals into its medium- and long-term development agendas – and into its investment…
Although the first quarter of 2020 was dominated by disruptions stemming from the global Covid-19 pandemic, 2019 proved a strong year for Indonesia’s economy, which maintained a steady growth rate on the back of robust domestic consumption and continuing efforts to reform policy and simplify investment procedures. This was despite the general election and uncertainty surrounding trade relations
The government’s Making Indonesia 4.0 strategy was launched in 2018 and outlines steps to enable the country to capitalise on the evolving trends of manufacturing provided by the Fourth Industrial Revolution. These include the application of new digital and automated technologies to improve production processes and service delivery. Key priorities of the roadmap include the development of…
As globalisation has increased, the world’s supply chains have become substantially more interconnected. Moreover, as emerging market economies have steadily come to account for a greater proportion of global GDP, goods often have more stages to pass through before reaching the end consumer. From national lockdowns to closed airspace and borders, the spread of Covid-19 in the first half of…
With the largest land mass, population and economy in South-east Asia, Indonesia has considerable potential to become the region’s industrial powerhouse. Nevertheless, with a development model traditionally reliant on the export of natural resources rather than processed goods, the Indonesian industrial sector remains below its potential. Indeed, in terms of output and exports of manufactured…
Interview:Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita What is being done to boost the export capacity of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)? AGUS GUMIWANG KARTASASMITA: The Ministry of Industry (MoI) has, at its core, the goal of enabling SMEs to access the global market. There are currently four main programmes in place to boost the export capacity of SMEs. The first seeks to match SMEs with larger…
Interview:Rosan Roeslani What can be done to boost the position of Indonesian manufacturing within the region? ROSAN ROESLANI: As a developing nation, one very important task for Indonesia is to ensure that the regulatory environment for businesses matches that of developed countries. We need to ensure that our policies create an enabling environment for our economy to flourish – particularly…
With the largest land mass, population and economy in South-east Asia, Indonesia has considerable potential to become the region’s industrial powerhouse. Nevertheless, with a development model traditionally reliant on the export of natural resources rather than processed goods, the Indonesian industrial sector remains below its potential. Indeed, in terms of output and exports of manufactured products,…