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Deadlocked on VP Slot May Lead to a Third Axis Coalition
JAKARTA (TheInsiderStories)--As opposition leader, Prabowo Subianto appeared indecisive on who to run with him in the upcoming election, his longtime partner Keadilan Sejahtera Party (PKS) has threatened to leave and set up a third...
Opposition Leader Prepares Uno as a Safety Net as Coalition Talks in Danger
JAKARTA (TheInsiderStories)--Presidential hopeful Prabowo Subianto’s Gerindra Party has prepared party cadre and Jakarta Deputy Governor Sandiaga Uno as an alternative vice presidential candidate amid unresolved negotiations.
Uno’s candidacy was recently proposed by an interest group...
Morning Briefing: Vice President Uncertainty Puts Opposition in Limbo
JAKARTA (TheInsiderStories) - Good Morning. Expect politics to dominate the news streams in the next few days as lobbying for the Vice President seat is intensifying as deadline to register for 2019 Presidential Election nears.
The opposition...
Insight: A Network of Financiers Behind Yudhoyono’s Family
JAKARTA (TheInsiderStories) - Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono or also familair called SBY and his family has emerged as one of the key political elites of late. This is not only because of the political acumen...
China: More Companies are Likely to be Affected as Trade Dispute with U.S Escalates
JAKARTA (TheInsiderStories) - The United State (U.S) - China dispute over trade and technology transfers continues to escalate, a credit negative for Chinese companies, said Moody's Rating Services on Tuesday (07/08).
As the U.S expands...
Asian CBs Brace for Tough Ride as Monetary Policy Easing is Unwound
JAKARTA (TheInsiderStories) - Multiple triggers, many of which are externally driven, are putting pressure on Asian central banks to tighten monetary policy. As a result, the banks are facing some difficult policy decisions because...
Morning Briefing: Above Expectation Q2 GDP Growth Fuels Widodo’s Confidence
JAKARTA (TheInsiderStories) - Good morning. The release of Indonesia’s gross domestic product (GDP) data was a surprise and one that may give President Joko Widodo more confidence ahead of his re-election bid next year.
The...
Political Review: Opposition Camp in Jeopardy
JAKARTA (TheInsiderStories) - Only days ahead of the August 10's deadline registration for presidential and vice presidential candidates the establishment of the opposition camp is nowhere at sight.
So far, political parties that have expressed intention...
ICP Up to $70.68 per Barrel in July Amid High Demand
JAKARTA (TheInsiderStories)--The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR) recorded the Indonesian Crude Price (ICP) in July 2018 increased to US$70.68 per barrel, or up US$0.32 a barrel from the previous month of US$70.36 per...
Supreme Energy Starts Exploitation in Rantau Dedap Geothermal Power Plant
JAKARTA (TheInsiderStories)--PT. Supreme Energy Rantau Dedap (SERD) started exploitation stage in Rantau Dedap Geothermal Power Plant located in Muara Enim, Lahat, and Pagar Alam, South Sumatra characterized by wells drilling of RD-I3 on Saturday (4/8).
Geothermal...