Indonesia
Indonesia suffers USD6.9bn current account deficit
Bank of Indonesia had announced measures to counter this, but it looks like these are unlikely to be highly effective.
Indonesia suffers USD6.9bn current account deficit
Bank of Indonesia had announced measures to counter this, but it looks like these are unlikely to be highly effective.
Here's how Indonesia will fight current account deficit woes
These measures aren't new, but the country will still give them a shot.
Indonesia GDP growth pegged at 5.8%
But risky restrictive policies and slowdown in reform progress may hamper medium-term growth.
Indonesia's economic growth picks up
This is on the back of a strong 30.2% growth for total foreign direct investments in the second quarter.
Indonesia GDP hits better-than-expected 6.4%
Thanks to robust consumption and investment that countered weak net exports.
Indonesia exports further slumps 16.4%
To make matters worse, trade deficit widens to a whopping $1.3bn.
Indonesia's export growth forecast to reach -8.0%
The weak growth environment has dampened demand for non-commodity exports, says DBS.
Lower lending rates seen for Indonesia
A BI official says lending rates should be lower to improve internal bank management and encourage competition.
Indonesia trade balance to remain under pressure
Indonesia ran its first deficits in 21 months in April and May as exports got hit hard by falling commodity prices, says DBS Group Research.
Indonesia's FDI numbers continue to impress
Foreign direct investment rose by 30.3% for the first half of 2012.
Indonesia FDI reach $5.9b in Q2
Most of the inflows are concentrated in mining and base chemicals.
Indonesia's rising imports contribute to widening trade balance
Imports of Indonesia have remained robust as the domestic demand-driven economy outperformed its peers, says DBS.
Indonesia 2012 inflation to plateau to 4.6%
Blame it on the nasty weather condition.
Japan ready to take action if needed
A strong JPY has a significant impact on Japanese exports, says Finance Minister Azumi.
More than 10 Indonesian banks found financially unhealthy
They do not meet the new financial health standards, says BI Governor Nasution.
Indonesia commodity index slumps 20%
Coal and palm oil prices dropped 30% and 16% respectively since 1Q11.
Authorities say Indonesia's new bank ownership rules are not protectionist measures
The new ownership rules, which aim to strengthen corporate governance within the entire banking industry, will be subjected to both local and foreign investors.
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