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BKPM projects double-digit investment growth in 2019
Investment Coordinating Agency (BKPM) Head Thomas T. Lembong has forecast that Indonesia's domestic and foreign investment would record double-digit growth, or over 10 percent, by the end of 2019. "My forecast is that domestic and foreign investment growth in 2019 will return to double digits," Lembong, or popularly known as…
Indonesia's retail sales growth in April picks up to 6.7% y/y
Image from: https://www.indonesia-investments.com/business/business-columns/battle-of-the-retailers-department-stores-vs-e-commerce-platforms/item8315? * Indonesia’s retail sales in April grew at 6.7%, compared with an annual growth rate of 10.1% in March, a central bank survey showed on Friday.* April retail sales slowed from a month earlier, mainly due to leaner sales of auto spare parts and accessories, as well…
BPK gives unqualfied opinion to government financial report
The Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) on Tuesday gave unqualified opinion (WTP) opinion, the best audit grade, for the 2018 central government financial report.“The WTP grade shows that the government financial report for the implementation of the state budget in 2018 has fulfilled the governance accountancy standards,” said BPK chairman Moermahadi…
Rupiah still affected by external factors, BI says
Bank Indonesia (BI) has acknowledged that the rupiah exchange rate against the US dollar was still affected by external factors, particularly negotiations between the United States and China as the two nations continue a trade war that started last year.“The major factor that affects Indonesia and its financial market is…
