From Democratic Leader to Elite Deal-Maker: Widodo's Transformation Bodes Ill for Indonesian Reform
Twenty years ago, when President Soeharto resigned, the vast bulk of Indonesia's public clearly favored democratization and clean-governance...
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Bank Tabungan Negara: Powering Through Industry Slow-Down
Bank Tabungan Negara Persero (BBTN IJ) posted a superior loan growth (21% YoY in 2017, vs. the industry's 8% YoY), thanks to its dominance in...
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Bank Mandiri - A Future by Design - On the Ground in J-Town
A 1-on-1 meeting with the new Head of Investor Relations at Bank Mandiri Persero Tbk Pt (BMRI IJ) in Jakarta revealed a more optimistic outlook for...
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Indonesian Political Update: New Dynamics if Widodo's Main Rival Drops Out
Incumbent President Joko Widodo maintains a strong lead over his sole competitive rival, Gerindra Chair Lt Gen (ret) Prabowo Subianto, whom he beat...
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Widodo's VP Search: No Obvious Choice
President Joko Widodo assigned State Secretary Pratikno to head a search team for a vice‑presidential running mate. The former Gadjah Mada...
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