Asia March 4, 2021 INDONESIA: Widodo’s reforms in perspective Emerging Markets, Indonesia, Politics Bob Herrera-Lim ( 3 mins) President Joko Widodo over the past three months implemented some of the most significant policy reforms since the early 2000s,... Read More...
Asia March 18, 2021 INDONESIA: Why the sovereign wealth fund could punch well above its weight Emerging Markets, Indonesia, Politics Bob Herrera-Lim ( 5 mins) The new sovereign fund will have a modest capitalization initially, but its investment priorities will signal... Read More...
Asia February 12, 2021 INDONESIA: Draft regulation could result in a significant drop in severance pay Emerging Markets, Indonesia, Politics Bob Herrera-Lim ( 3 mins) The Indonesian government is set to soon issue a regulation — possibly even by next week — that would cover... Read More...
Asia January 11, 2021 INDONESIA: Vaccination program will have to overcome three hurdles Emerging Markets, Indonesia, Politics Bob Herrera-Lim ( 5 mins) The Sinovac vaccine has received the needed regulatory approvals, paving the way for the formal start... Read More...
Asia December 22, 2020 INDONESIA: Common ties, experience are key features of new cabinet appointments Indonesia, Politics Bob Herrera-Lim ( 4 mins) President Joko Widodo today replaced six cabinet ministers, two of whom had been accused of corruption. Although maintaining... Read More...
Asia January 22, 2021 SOUTHEAST ASIA: Malaysia, Indonesia struggle to contain Covid spikes before CNY Asia, Emerging Markets, Indonesia, Malaysia, Politics editorial Bob Herrera-Lim ( 3 mins) In a note last December, we highlighted the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia as the countries to... Read More...
Asia December 11, 2020 INDONESIA: Another cabinet minister falls to anti-corruption drive Indonesia, Politics Bob Herrera-Lim ( 3 mins) The recent high-profile arrests of two cabinet ministers for corruption delivers several near-term benefits.However, only time will tell... Read More...
Asia December 3, 2020 INDONESIA: Potential repercussions of the arrest of fisheries minister Emerging Markets, Indonesia, Politics Bob Herrera-Lim ( 5 mins) The arrest of fisheries minister Edhy Prabowo may weaken Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto and endanger his 2024 aspirations. Both... Read More...
Asia November 18, 2020 INDONESIA: The return of a controversial Islamic cleric could change politics Emerging Markets, Indonesia, Politics Bob Herrera-Lim ( 5 mins) The firebrand cleric Rizieq Shihab could fill the political vacuum in the opposition. Often masking his messages in sanctimonious... Read More...
Asia October 9, 2020 INDONESIA: The Worst Is Over in the Streets Emerging Markets, Indonesia, Politics Bob Herrera-Lim ( 2 mins) The worst appears to have passed after three days of protests throughout Indonesia against the omnibus law on job creation,... Read More...
