30 sec read – Adaro, the giant Indonesian coal company, has diversified into Primary Aluminium. Its aluminium smelter project is expected to start first pot production before the end of 2025. The smelter has three phases of each half million ton of metal produced per year. So total capacity will be 1,5 million ton per year. A smelter input is […]
2 min read – Channel Your Inner Corto Maltese – Dare, Explore, Export – Grow and Thrive – In the adventurous world of Corto Maltese, the iconic sailor and explorer created by Hugo Pratt, every journey is a leap into the unknown. With his sharp wit, fearless spirit, and unyielding curiosity, Corto navigates uncharted waters, uncovering treasures and forging connections […]
1,5 min read – How to seduce good local partners – Yes, you must convince them – Not the other way around – The most common mistake we see exporters make when searching for a local partner is : ➡️ assuming that candidates will line up, queue, and ‘beg’ to become their agent. In some countries, that may have been […]
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2 min read – The five tiger cubs economies – Have become roaring adults – But they don’t bite – In the 2000s, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam were dubbed the new or baby Asian tigers, driving growth through open borders and foreign capital. 20 years later, the tigers have matured. While low-cost production remains key, their consumer […]
2 min read – While China and Asia Display Force and Unity – The West is experiencing an existential crisis – Choose where to invest and expand – On Sept 3rd , 2025, China exposed its power with an unprecedented military parade in Tiananmen Square in Beijing. That was just after the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (CSO) summit held in Tianjin […]
0,5 min read – Join us next week in Jakarta – For a live seminar on battery materials and energy storage – Organized by Shanghai Metals Market – Amid shifting global economic dynamics and tightening trade policies, how can Indonesia break through barriers to achieve localized expansion of lithium battery supply chains and leapfrog growth in energy storage? This event […]
4 min read – Indonesia’s Social Unrest – Explained – People’s fight against injustice – Good Reasons for Hope – On August 17, 2025, Indonesia erupted in nationwide joy, celebrating its 80th anniversary of independence with vibrant parades, cultural performances, and a renewed sense of national pride. The festivities united millions in honoring the country’s journey since 1945. […]
2,2 min read – Do the Chinese Control Business in Indonesia? – Debunking this simplistic belief – Reality is more complex – Chinese Indonesians form a diverse and historically significant minority in Indonesia, with roots tracing back to the 13th century. Their population, estimated at 2.8 million in the 2010 census and possibly up to 11 million according […]
1,3 min read – What Indonesian Richest People Tell Us About Indonesia’s Economic Backbone – A Sectoral Snapshot – This ranking provides a clear picture of Indonesia’s wealthiest as of August 2025. According to Forbes, Low Tuck Kwong tops the list with $27.3 billion, dominating the coal sector through PT Bayan Resources, a major player in Indonesia’s energy exports. R. […]