President Joko Widodo

Global Economy

Jokowi doubles Indonesia's wealth fund goal to US$200 bil

Jokowi is doubles Indonesia wealth fund goal

Emerging Markets

Jokowi roots for private investment as Freeport dispute lingers

JAKARTA (Oct 17): Indonesia will turn to private investors for the hundreds of billions of dollars in investment needed to develop the archipelago’s infrastructure and natural resources, President Joko Widodo said, brushing off claims he was increasingl

Global Markets

Indonesia’s still a darling for investors shrugging off earnings

JAKARTA (May 5): Two thirds of Indonesia’s major companies missed earnings estimates in the first quarter, but that’s done little to stop investors from pouring into this enduring emerging-market darling. 
General Gatot Nurmantyo and President Joko Widodo

Indonesia's president moves to rein in 'out of control' military chief

JAKARTA (Jan 9): Indonesia's President Joko Widodo reproached his military chief in a meeting last week amid concerns the commander was "out of control" after he unilaterally suspended defence cooperation with Australia, two sources briefed on

For Jokowi, real test on Indonesia fuel subsidy may be starting

SINGAPORE (June 22) Rising oil prices have put Indonesian fuel costs back in focus as some economists question whether President Joko Widodo will bring back budget-draining subsidies.
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