Indonesia’s Good News

If I must choose what policy of President SBY considered the best, it will be economic corridor policy. The government is about to develop 6 (six) economic corridors all across Indonesia. Each corridor will focus on specific industry and the investors invited will be given business incentives. Through this belated initiative, we are upbeat on Indonesia's future.

America's Waning Power

Indonesia's President sent caveat to Malaysia's Prime Minister asking for slowing down their palm oil productivity. In the mean time Indonesia's President also sent the same message to Singapore's Prime Minister to stop innovating due to Indonesia has no such skills.

Is Indonesia Really New Economic Success Story?

As Indonesian I want to believe that Indonesia will equal China and India in terms of economic success story. However until now I never find out what is the best reason to believe this.

Indonesia’s Tourism and Economic Zones

If I were the president of Indonesia I would have focused on 2 (two) sectors to grow economy, namely: tourism and economic zones. Tourism should be developed because we have a lot of picturesque views, while economic zones developed because we have a lot of land. To capitalize on this opportunity, the development policy should focus on supporting 2 abovementioned developments. And given the vast area outer Java, this policy can be panacea. As the policy implemented and economic growth finds a new momentum, it can also solve the problem of development disparity between Java and outer Java.

American Unemployment

In the wake of economic crisis, American unemployment hovers over 10%. Many debates appear about why it happens and how to solve it.