Indonesia

Is cash still king in ASEAN?

Card penetration for some countries fall below 50%, according to a study.

Indonesian economy to slow down despite pre-election spending

GDP growth is expected to slow down from 5.2% to 5%.

Indonesia's vehicle production growth accelerates to 5.8% in 2019

The car industry is boosted by strong demand from the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Thailand and Vietnam.

Sluggish sales bog down Indonesian real estate

Pre-sales are tipped to inch up by a measly 2.2% in 2019.

SEA GDP growth may slow to 5% in 2019: ICAEW

Singapore and Malaysia may see the biggest GDP hit, whilst Indonesia and Philippines will be relatively unscathed.

Possible Fed pause in late 2019 bullish for ASEAN: report

The Indian rupee, Indonesian rupiah and Thai baht could outperform the rest.

Southeast Asia's internet economy may exceed US$240b by 2025: report

E-commerce was the fastest growing sector in 2018 and is projected to reach US$100b in 2025.

Indonesia GDP growth dips to 5.17% in Q3

This has been driven by slower household consumption during the period.

Banks in emerging Asia wrestle for e-payments market share against telcos and online upstarts

Indonesian and Philippine banks may lose up to $3.8b and $1.3b respectively.

7 in 10 Indonesian banks threatened by ride-hailing firm Go-Jek

The app’s wide payment capabilities poses a risk to conventional banks.

Indonesia eyes tighter fintech regulations to curb loan shark activity

Fintech firms will be compelled to be registered with authorities.

Indonesia's GDP growth rose 5.07% to US$951m in 2017

This was driven by the information and communication industry.

Indonesia's GDP to grow 5.3% in 2018

This will be the highest GDP growth in Asia.

Indonesia's headline inflation rate falls to 3.9% in July

It’s been heading downwards for the past five months.

Indonesia cuts reverse repo rate to 4.5%

Lendings and deposit facility rates also fell by 25bps.