https://www.scmp.com/rss/322863/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Creativity does not often go well with economy or with sustainability – but these elements come into balance at architecture firm Anggara Architeam, whose designs reflect Asia’s vibrant cities in tune with their evolving environment. “Every architectural work is a living organism, which is why we constantly analyse how buildings affect people,” says Budi Sumaatmadja, CEO and founder of Anggara... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/indonesia-country-report-2016/article/1979999/indonesias-anggara?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/indonesia-country-report-2016/article/1979999/indonesias-anggara?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 06 Jul 2016 06:30:15 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com The world's most prestigious brands in intimate apparel have come to rely on an Indonesian family-run group of companies that has successfully interlaced advantages of its vertically integrated operations and strong technical competency. The group - comprising fabric specialist WinnerSumbiri Knitting Factory (WSK) and garment units Sumber Bintang Rejeki and Mingala Garment - has fortified its leading... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/indonesia-country-report-2016/article/1985548/intimate-apparel-specialist?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/indonesia-country-report-2016/article/1985548/intimate-apparel-specialist?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 05 Jul 2016 04:00:30 +0000 As the world becomes more connected in the 21st century, with people, information and resources easily crossing boundaries, strategic partnerships and collaborations have become integral in the field of tertiary education. One of Indonesia's prominent state universities, Universitas Brawijaya (UB), is looking to augment its domestic and international cooperative endeavours in line with its vision to become a world-class entrepreneurial university catering to a more international student... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/indonesia-country-report-2016/article/1985541/universitas-brawijaya-draws?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/indonesia-country-report-2016/article/1985541/universitas-brawijaya-draws?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 05 Jul 2016 03:46:56 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Working towards transforming Indonesia into one of the world's largest economies by 2025, President Joko Widodo eased some investment restrictions and opened more business sectors to foreign ownership. As prospective investors navigate the intricate regulations landscape in Indonesia, they need a guiding partner with innovative and creative approaches to mitigating risks. Veteran law firm Bagus Enrico... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/indonesia-country-report-2016/article/1985540/creative-legal-services?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/indonesia-country-report-2016/article/1985540/creative-legal-services?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 05 Jul 2016 03:43:15 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Transparency in taxation should be pursued, and tax information should be readily available for free, suggests Indonesian firm Danny Darussalam Tax Center (DDTC). Its proposal is lofty but doable, as DDTC believes that passion and access to global tax knowledge will minimise disputes and raise the level of the taxation industry's practices. "Only a few people have access to tax information, and it... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/indonesia-country-report-2016/article/1985537/danny-darussalam-provides?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/indonesia-country-report-2016/article/1985537/danny-darussalam-provides?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 05 Jul 2016 03:30:45 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com As a major player in the Asean region, Indonesia enjoys good trade relations with neighbouring countries, motivating many carmakers to consider Indonesia as a viable production base. Japanese vehicle manufacturers have long discovered the benefits of collaborating with local parts and fasteners makers such as leading player Garuda Metalindo. Garuda Metalindo has been working with top automotive... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/indonesia-country-report-2016/article/1980000/garuda-metalindo?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/indonesia-country-report-2016/article/1980000/garuda-metalindo?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 28 Jun 2016 07:21:29 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Indonesia may have encountered sluggish growth in previous years, but favourable factors, such as the country’s vast and young population, committed structural reforms and the expected upswing in worldwide trade over the long term, point to an optimistic outlook for businesses in the coming years. With a diverse range of investments in mining, financial services, information technology (IT) and trade... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/indonesia-country-report-2016/article/1980002/indonusa-dwitama?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/indonesia-country-report-2016/article/1980002/indonusa-dwitama?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 28 Jun 2016 07:13:24 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com The second-largest car manufacturing hub in Southeast Asia, Indonesia provides a favourable location for major vehicle firms seeking to bolster their regional presence. For IGP, being part of the strong value chain of Astra Otoparts, the country’s largest conglomerate in vehicle components sale, makes the company a preferred supplier of underbody components for Japanese car manufacturers in Indonesia... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/indonesia-country-report-2016/article/1980010/igp-profits-astra?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/indonesia-country-report-2016/article/1980010/igp-profits-astra?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 28 Jun 2016 06:16:27 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com As a young immigrant from Fujian in the 1920s, Go Soe Loet sold unbranded coffee on the streets of Indonesia. Balancing a wooden yoke, he peddled his goods to patrons who were mostly sailors whose ships were moored at the port of Surabaya, where he also ran a small coffee-powder factory. In 1957, Go’s son, Go Tek Yok, suggested branding the product Kapal Api (a translation of “steamship”) as a tribute... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/indonesia-country-report-2016/article/1980009/kapal-api-expands?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/indonesia-country-report-2016/article/1980009/kapal-api-expands?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 28 Jun 2016 06:14:41 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Enabling infants to get the extra hours of sleep that are crucial for development; empowering women to be confident of their own bodies regardless of the situation; and encouraging mobility among senior citizens – these are only some of the significant consequences of Softex Indonesia’s mission to enhance the quality of life of the country’s nationals through disposable hygiene products. Softex played... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/indonesia-country-report-2016/article/1980007/softex-equal?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/indonesia-country-report-2016/article/1980007/softex-equal?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 28 Jun 2016 06:00:15 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Technology is the nucleus of innovation fuelling the rise in consumer electronics – an industry forecast to experience high demand over the next few years in Asia-Pacific’s emerging markets. With 38 technology patents, more than 65 industry awards and a dedicated 600-strong research and development team, Indonesian electronics giant Hartono Istana Teknologi (Polytron) is poised to become a regional... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/indonesia-country-report-2016/article/1980003/polytron-focuses?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/indonesia-country-report-2016/article/1980003/polytron-focuses?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 28 Jun 2016 04:45:31 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Many do not know that the iconic Sony Walkman – the predecessor of today’s iPod or portable music players – was once largely assembled in one of the factories within the MM2100 Industrial Town in Indonesia. Built in the late 1980s to house local and foreign tenants from the manufacturing sector, the estate, developed and managed by Bekasi Fajar Industrial Estate, has welcomed top Japanese companies... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/indonesia-country-report-2016/article/1980012/bekasi-fajar-sells?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/indonesia-country-report-2016/article/1980012/bekasi-fajar-sells?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 28 Jun 2016 03:57:40 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Emerging markets in Asia are among the main players fuelling the continuously rising demand for steel used in infrastructure development and in harnessing energy resources. As economies grow, steel demand shows no signs of declining. Cilegon Fabricators and its Japanese parent company, IHI, have joined forces in laying the foundation for supporting industry and infrastructure building with high-quality... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/indonesia-country-report-2016/article/1980017/cilegon-supports?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/indonesia-country-report-2016/article/1980017/cilegon-supports?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 28 Jun 2016 03:51:03 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com The largest producer of beige marble in Asia based in Indonesia, Citatah knows better than to believe that success – once achieved, no matter how big – is set in stone. With a diverse clientele ranging from luxury hotels in Las Vegas to the prestigious newly opened Lotte World Mall in Seoul, it takes pride in an evolving body of work that combines architectural finesse, nature, art and technology. “The... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/indonesia-country-report-2016/article/1980013/indonesias-citatah?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/indonesia-country-report-2016/article/1980013/indonesias-citatah?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 28 Jun 2016 03:25:06 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com The establishment of the Asean Economic Community (AEC) last year has been the most important milestone in the economic integration of the region, offering opportunities in the form of a massive market of US$2.6 trillion. At the vortex of the AEC is Indonesia, the world’s largest archipelago made up of more than 17,000 islands. With a population exceeding 260 million, Indonesia is the AEC’s largest... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/indonesia-country-report-2016/article/1980019/discovery-reports?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/indonesia-country-report-2016/article/1980019/discovery-reports?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 28 Jun 2016 03:15:16 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com For Panggung Electric Citrabuana, the blueprint for business success in Indonesia comprises three elements – people with the right expertise and attitude, a conducive environment that breeds trust, and an apt system to measure productivity. These factors ferried the electronics and telecommunications manufacturing company to scale new heights and to strengthen its end-to-end production competency... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/indonesia-country-report-2016/article/1980015/indonesias?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/indonesia-country-report-2016/article/1980015/indonesias?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 28 Jun 2016 02:43:44 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Indonesia’s population of more than 255 million, the fourth largest in the world, makes it one of the most powerfully dynamic consumer markets globally. Harry Sanusi, president and CEO of the diversified fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company Kino Indonesia, has relied on this rich backdrop to develop innovative products that provide keen value to consumers and to the country as a whole. Sanusi’s... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/indonesia-country-report-2016/article/1980020/kino-makes-most?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/indonesia-country-report-2016/article/1980020/kino-makes-most?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 27 Jun 2016 09:18:24 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Aside from being renowned industry leaders, Garuda Indonesia, Japan Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines have one other thing in common: they all rely on the top-notch culinary expertise of Aerofood ACS for their in-flight catering needs. Elevating onboard food and beverage to new heights, Aerofood ACS whips up high-quality and delectable meals that add a delicious touch to the whole flight... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/indonesia-country-report-2016/article/1980030/aerofood-acs-grows?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/indonesia-country-report-2016/article/1980030/aerofood-acs-grows?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 27 Jun 2016 09:15:36 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com When Ingrid Pribadi, president and CEO of Electronic City Indonesia, opened her first store in the Sudirman Central Business District in 2001, she introduced modern retailing of electronics products to Indonesia. Amid a highly traditional market with limited product offerings, the first Electronic City stores gave Indonesian consumers a brand new concept combining comfortable shopping with an... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/indonesia-country-report-2016/article/1980022/electronic-city?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/indonesia-country-report-2016/article/1980022/electronic-city?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 27 Jun 2016 09:15:15 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Putting one’s best foot forward becomes effortless when it is clad in footwear crafted by Aggiomultimex. The leading shoemaker showcases Indonesian artistry in creating high-end style and quality that inspires confidence in its customers to take that first step towards great journeys. CEO Subagio Lembono has had a lengthy shoemaking history. From working as a shoe company employee to trading footwear,... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/indonesia-country-report-2016/article/1980026/stylish-indonesian?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/indonesia-country-report-2016/article/1980026/stylish-indonesian?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 27 Jun 2016 09:14:26 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com As global economic power shifts towards Asia’s growing economies, Indonesia’s BINUS University commemorates its 35th year as a key player in the country’s intellectual landscape with a vision to influence the world. The university’s strong foundation in information technology, competitive curricula, international collaborations and foreign exchange programmes showcase its commitment to become the... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/indonesia-country-report-2016/article/1980027/indonesias-binus?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/indonesia-country-report-2016/article/1980027/indonesias-binus?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 27 Jun 2016 09:13:12 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com For many years, Liong Juen Fat would head before day’s break to the morning market in Jakarta where he ran a small retail outlet selling perfumes and cosmetics. He opened early to ensure customers got to his shop first, closed after normal business hours, did the production at home and sorted through his paperwork until dawn. “Since our beginning in 1980, the company has always managed to stay ahead of... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/indonesia-country-report-2016/article/1980024/indonesian-company?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/indonesia-country-report-2016/article/1980024/indonesian-company?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 27 Jun 2016 09:10:26 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com White sand beaches, pristine blue waters and a breeze ruffling through coconut palms and thatch-roof huts are sights reminiscent of Indonesia’s island paradise Bali. This magical haven has been the embodiment of the perfect summer postcard picture attracting millions of tourists to Asia’s tropical paradises each year. Bali’s enticing tableaus have also persuaded many hotel and resort owners worldwide... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/indonesia-country-report-2016/article/1980028/indonesian-company?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/indonesia-country-report-2016/article/1980028/indonesian-company?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 27 Jun 2016 09:06:22 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Helping generations through their journey from birth to milestones, celebrations and farewells, Asia-Pacific insurance expert AIA Group knows that hopes and dreams come with unexpected risks – through which the best way to navigate is a life planned well. In Indonesia, AIA Financial (AIA) carries through the group’s 90 years’ expertise to support the growing and increasingly future-conscious... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/indonesia-country-report-2016/article/1980063/aia-financial?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/indonesia-country-report-2016/article/1980063/aia-financial?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 27 Jun 2016 08:58:46 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com For Patrick Adhiatmadja, CEO of Federal Lubricants, excellent products make for excellent brands. Inside the testing laboratory of one of Indonesia’s largest manufacturers of vehicle lubricants, motor engines run in place non-stop at different speeds. Experts from Federal Lubricants’ research and development department combine their observations from this room with survey results from consumers,... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/indonesia-country-report-2016/article/1980060/indonesian-company?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/indonesia-country-report-2016/article/1980060/indonesian-company?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 27 Jun 2016 08:47:32 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com A flourishing market with nearly 260 million people and a median age of 28, Indonesia ranks high on every global investor’s wish list. Legal entry barriers that are just as steep, however, pose a challenge so complex that partnering with a local law firm is not an edge, but a vital step towards tapping the market’s vast potential. “Indonesia is a complicated marketplace with an equally intricate legal... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/indonesia-country-report-2016/article/1980032/indonesian-law?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/indonesia-country-report-2016/article/1980032/indonesian-law?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 27 Jun 2016 08:45:15 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com While most logistics companies merely provide warehousing and transport, Linc Group adds value by transforming clients’ supply chain challenges into their competitive advantage. “The key lies in understanding not only the clients’ logistics difficulties, but their entire operations, including their objectives and visions, which our powerful and effective solutions help them achieve,” says Hans Leo,... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/indonesia-country-report-2016/article/1980061/linc-group-helps?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/indonesia-country-report-2016/article/1980061/linc-group-helps?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 27 Jun 2016 08:44:30 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com There was a time when a metre of fabric equalled a gram of gold, recalls Alexander Foe, Nagasakti Kurnia Textile Mills’ president and director. Most Indonesian textile companies flourished, but nearly just as many struggled as soon as the market evolved, competition soared and prices plummeted. “Constant innovation is the key, whether it is with new machinery or more efficient processes,” Foe says.... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/indonesia-country-report-2016/article/1980059/nagasakti-kurnia?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/indonesia-country-report-2016/article/1980059/nagasakti-kurnia?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 27 Jun 2016 08:42:29 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Foreign companies can benefit from Indonesia’s robust domestic market as much as local firms do. Such is the case when the archipelago’s largest manufacturer of transmission cables, Voksel Electric, a publicly-listed company in Indonesia, partnered with Hengtong Optic-Electric International, one of China’s biggest cable producers, early this year. “We both want more market share in Indonesia,” says... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/indonesia-country-report-2016/article/1980062/voksel-electric?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/indonesia-country-report-2016/article/1980062/voksel-electric?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 27 Jun 2016 08:30:30 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com In the fashion industry, staying ahead of the trend is vital to survival – a practice that has earned Indonesian apparel manufacturer The Buana Group its reputation as a long-term trusted partner of some of the world’s most prestigious high-street fashion brands. With its clientele of renowned international customers such as Tom Tailor, Bonita, O’Neill, Zara, Guess and Michael Kors, the company... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/indonesia-country-report-2016/article/1980065/indonesian-apparel?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/indonesia-country-report-2016/article/1980065/indonesian-apparel?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 27 Jun 2016 08:24:45 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Business opportunities are brimming in Indonesia amid an expanding middle class with rising disposable incomes and aspirations for an improved lifestyle. Success in gaining a foothold in one of Asia-Pacific’s truly frontier markets, however, lies in finding the right partner that can seamlessly navigate through its complex business environment while tackling distribution challenges of a country... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/indonesia-country-report-2016/article/1980067/indonesian-family?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/indonesia-country-report-2016/article/1980067/indonesian-family?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 27 Jun 2016 08:15:45 +0000