Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo. Photo: AFP
Opinion
Opinion
Asian Angle by Hui Yew-Foong
As belt and road investments flow into Indonesia, Chinese firms must learn to navigate culture shock
The Indonesian business operating environment is vastly different from China’s rigidly hierarchical one
Mainland investors, especially those looking to tap into Indonesia’s 269-million-strong consumer market, must overcome cultural differences to succeed in the country