Media

We provide media monitoring services from selected Indonesian mainstream media, both print and online, as well as social media. Every day, our media monitoring team summarizes headlines and picks highlights of the day that help our clients meet their daily need for information.

Is highway tariff reduction necessary?

March 27, 2018

The government’s plan to reduce highway tariffs to suppress logistics costs received various reactions from business practitioners. Although the decision was supported by the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin), it was deemed ineffective by businessmen and logistics associations. Our findings also suggest that the decision could likely hamper investment in the sector.

Tighter competition ahead

March 26, 2018

On Saturday, Bloomberg reported that Grab acquired Uber’s Southeast Asia operations, leaving minor ownership of around 25 percent for the latter. Uber’s decision to sell its Southeast Asia operations to Grab could possibly shift the tide of the ride-hailing business in the region, particularly Indonesia as the biggest internet market.

Growing investment despite unsettled security issue

March 23, 2018

App-based ride-hailing ojek (motorcycle taxi) and digital payment start-ups such as Go-Jek, Grab, Uber and OVO rapid development offers tons of promising business potentials. But their reluctance to improve users' security and protection amidst increasing crime rates in ride-hailing services might be problematic for investors in the near future.

Faults in our ride-hailing app monitoring

March 22, 2018

The increasing criminal actions indicate that a ministerial regulation failed to anticipate consumer and driver protection in ride-hailing services, and simultaneously signals a lack of government monitoring.

Is Freeport divestment worth it?

March 21, 2018

Since 2017, the government has been pushing to acquire majority shares in mining giant PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI). It will be an attempt to control the biggest gold and copper reserves of the country. While negotiations between the government and PTFI parent company Freeport- McMoran (FCX) have gone in favor of Indonesia, reports from Deutsche Bank indicate that Rio Tinto’s decision to sell its stake in Grasberg mine is likely to influence public opinion regarding the acquisition plan.

Media Monitoring

Is highway tariff reduction necessary?

Tighter competition ahead

Growing investment despite unsettled security issue

Faults in our ride-hailing app monitoring

Is Freeport divestment worth it?

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