Jokowi Chooses An "Encompassing Coalition" (Like Sukarno's in 1945-55), Sidelining PDI-P
President Joko Widodo's new cabinet has a number of surprises, chief among them being the appointment of the controversial Prabowo Subianto (loser...
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Smartkarma Originals
Ramayana Lestari (RALS IJ) - Metamorphosis?
In a Smartkarma Originals series of Insights on ASEAN Retail, we seek to determine which retail formats are winning out in the battle for consumer...
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Astra International (ASII IJ) - More than a Summer Breeze? - On the Ground in J-Town
A meeting with Astra International (ASII IJ) in Jakarta last week was as enlightening as always, with the company demonstrating their ability to...
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The Week that Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma - Singapore's Stagnation, Vietnam Rocks, and Indonesian Telcos
This past week's offering of Insights across ASEAN@Smartkarma is filled with another eclectic mix of differentiated, substantive and actionable...
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Erajaya Swasembada (ERAA IJ) - Smoke Signals for Impending Catalysts - On the Ground In J-Town
Erajaya Swasembada (ERAA IJ) has well and truly shaken off the poor performance in 2Q19, as investors have refocused attention on a number of...
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