ASIA: The politics of coronavirus – Weekly update
Below is the latest edition of our weekly Asia coronavirus update. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you want to discuss any of the countries mentioned in more detail. Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s 4 May decision to extend Japan’s nationwide state of emergency until 3… Become a member to read the […]
INDONESIA/PHILIPPINES: Covid-19 to drive ID system upgrade, financial inclusion
● The absence of comprehensive and integrated identification systems has hindered governments in areas ranging from contact tracing to delivery of cash aid. ● Although some countries have identification numbers tied to their tax or welfare systems, these are often fragmented, … Become a member to read the rest of this article
INDONESIA: Widodo’s gambit continues
● President Joko Widodo refuses to implement the more stringent quarantine measures imposed elsewhere in the region. ● With medical resource utilization possibly nearing capacity and local capabilities highly uneven across the archipelago, a miscalculation could have severe re… Become a member to read the rest of this article
INDONESIA: A long road ahead for Widodo’s ambitious reform bill
On Wednesday, 12 February, President Joko Widodo finally submitted to parliament his administration’s Omnibus Bill on Job Creation. Slightly more than 1,000 pages long, it is one of the most substantial reform laws in decades, covering topics in 80 separate laws. The bill’s scope… Become a member to read the rest of this article
INDONESIA: Widodo treads carefully with labor law reform
● The bill to reform the country’s labor rules was expected early this week. ● Consensus-building is likely taking place behind the scenes to avoid internal dissent that could feed resistance from labor unions. ● The bill’s approval is both a key test for President Joko Wid… Become a member to read the rest […]