Indonesia recorded its first positive headline inflation in 2025 in March. Recorded at 1,03% (yoy), headline inflation increased from -0,09% (yoy) in the previous month. The return of inflation to positive territory largely reflects the end of the 50% electricity tariff discount that took place from January to February 2025. Inflation is expected to increase slowly as various […]
Author: Admiral Athallah Darmawan, Jahen Fachrul Rezki Executive Summary This study investigates the resilience of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) during the COVID-19 pandemic by analyzing firm characteristics and entrepreneurial competencies. Utilizing a meta-analysis approach, 60 literature studies and 425 empirical estimates were examined. The findings reveal that entrepreneurial competence, encompassing entrepreneurial orientation, networking […]
Year-on-year (YoY) inflation in March 2025 was reported at 1,03% or lower compared to annual inflation in March 2024 which reached 3,05%. Furthermore, this month's inflation value was also higher than the previous month, February 2025 which reached -0,09%. The decrease in YoY inflation in March 2025 compared to February 2025 was driven by a decrease in prices in […]
The reciprocal tariff policy imposed by the United States poses a real risk to employment in Indonesia, especially in export-oriented labor-intensive sectors such as textiles and footwear. These two sectors not only contribute a significant portion of manufacturing exports, but also absorb a large number of workers, especially young, low-educated, and temporary workers, who […]
President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs from the United States (US) to 180 countries and territories in the world, Indonesia is no exception. How will the impact on the world economy be after the determination of this second tariff war? What opportunities and policy options are still available for Indonesia? Trade and Industry Brief Vol VIII No 2 April 1 discusses this. […]
Women’s participation in the labor market is no longer a side issue, but rather the core of inclusive economic development. Although women’s participation has increased slowly over the past decade, the gender gap in Indonesia’s labor market remains quite high, with women’s participation far below men’s on average. The 2023 Sakernas data revealed that Indonesian women face various structural challenges such as limited […]
Indonesia experienced deflation of 0,09% (yoy) in February 2025, below Bank Indonesia’s target range of 1,5%-3,5%, mainly due to electricity tariff adjustments. Core inflation remained stable, indicating that the decline was not driven by weakening demand. Inflationary pressures are expected to increase in the coming months as demand increases during the fasting month and the end of subsidies […]