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Indonesia Passes Labor Law as Unions Hail Victory
Investors and business groups warn the legislation approved on Oct. 6 will increase hiring costs and cloud the outlook for Southeast Asia’s largest economy.
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Indofood CBP Launches Two New POP Spageti Flavours in Indonesia
The Pizza Bolognese and Fried Chicken Carbonara mashups target younger consumers under the company’s New Taste, New Vibe campaign.
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Indonesia Middle Class Shrinks to 7.1 Percent as Graduate Joblessness Rises
World Bank data reveals the share of middle-income earners in Southeast Asia’s largest economy has halved since 2018 as companies freeze hiring.
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Indonesian Retailers Restrict Premium Rice Sales as Paddy Tops Rp8,000
Mandated price ceilings leave suppliers unable to deliver commercial stock, while the government revokes 25 fortified rice brands.
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Pomelo Operator KCG Collects 231 Kilos of Garments in Indonesian Take-Back Push
The retailer doubled its initial collection target across eight stores in the first month without running paid promotions.
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Alfamart Pushes Quick Commerce and Targets 100 Stores in Bangladesh
Indonesian minimart operator Sumber Alfaria Trijaya is deploying dark stores and expanding into South Asia to counter domestic store saturation.
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Indonesian Retailers Urge Easing of Import Rules to Hit 6% Target
Convenience store and cosmetics sales are climbing over 10 per cent, but operators warn import bottlenecks risk driving shopper spending abroad.
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Lotte GRS to Re-Enter Indonesia with 10 Angel-in-Us Coffee Outlets
Bogajaya Group will run the South Korean coffee brand under a master franchise agreement six years after Lotte exited the market.
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Indonesia Targets 6 Percent Economic Growth Backed by E-Commerce
Transactions across video commerce channels reached 2.6 billion as Indonesia aims for Rp40 trillion in sales during its year-end shopping campaign.
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Indonesian Consumer Confidence And Retail Sales Impacted By Job Market Concerns
Concerns over job security and diminished purchasing power are negatively affecting consumer confidence in Indonesia, with a notable drop in the retail sales index in June. However, Bank Indonesia anticipates a recovery in the coming month.
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Miniso Unveils First Miniso Friends Concept Store in Indonesia
Miniso has launched its inaugural Miniso Friends store in Indonesia, located at Summarecon Mall Bekasi in Greater Jakarta. This larger, IP-focused retail format spans 1500 square meters and offers a wide array of licensed merchandise.
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Indonesia Welcomes First Miniso Friends Store featuring Unique Collectibles and IP-Exclusive Products
Miniso, a renowned global retailer, has unveiled its inaugural Miniso Friends shop in Indonesia, located at Summarecon Mall Bekasi. The store marks the debut of their larger, more expanded retail concept in the Greater Jakarta region. The establishment is…
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Indonesia Climbs the Ranks as 4th Largest Food & Beverage Exporter in ASEAN, Eyeing More Global Growth
Indonesia is emerging as an influential player in the food and beverage (F&B) industry. According to Dyah Roro Esti, Indonesia’s Deputy Minister of Trade, the nation’s F&B exports have accumulated a value of $6.25 billion. This figure positions Indonesia as…
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Indonesias Ultra-Rich Population Soars, Poised for Fastest Global Growth
In Southeast Asia, Indonesia holds the second position in terms of inhabitants who possess a net worth of US$30 million or more, according to a recent report. Projections anticipate that this figure will nearly double within the next five years. Presently,…
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Indonesia’s Economic Leap: Poised to Join Global Top 5 Economies by 2050
According to the Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto, Indonesia possesses the potential to rank among the top five global economies by the year 2050 provided it continues its current growth trajectory and structural reformation…
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KK Group Revives Indonesian Market with Tri-Brand Blast: X11, KKV, and The Colorist
KK Group, a Chinese lifestyle retailer, is making a strategic return to the Indonesian market. The company plans to reintroduce three of its brands: X11, KKV, and The Colorist. The Return of X11, KKV, and The Colorist The reintroduction begins with X11, KK…
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Around 280 million people, thousands of inhabited islands, dominant convenience and warung trade, and import rules that stop first shipments at the port.
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Segments, digital behaviour, price sensitivity and the buying patterns that shape assortment and promotion in Indonesia.
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How last-mile delivery works in Indonesia, what drives cost per drop, and how to set a service promise you can keep.
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Malls and rents in Indonesia
Who the landlords are, how leases are structured, what drives rent, and how to choose a location in Indonesia.
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