Panin Bank is Indonesia’s eighth largest bank in terms of assets, and has been publicly traded on the Indonesian Stock Exchange since 1982. In this interview, President Director Mr Herwidayatmo praises the policies of President Jokowi’s administration and explains how the bank is dealing with non-performing loans in the face of slower business activity. He also speaks about working with Dubai Islamic Bank to extend Panin’s Islamic banking unit, Panin Syariah, which became the first full-fledged Islamic lender on the stock exchange in 2014, with an initial public offering (IPO) of shares valued at 475 billion rupiah ($39.3 million).
Panin Bank is Indonesia’s eighth largest bank in terms of assets, and has been publicly traded on the Indonesian Stock Exchange since 1982. In this interview, President Director Mr Herwidayatmo praises the policies of President Jokowi’s administration and explains how the bank is dealing with non-performing loans in the face of slower business activity. He also speaks about working with Dubai Islamic Bank to extend Panin’s Islamic banking unit, Panin Syariah, which became the first full-fledged Islamic lender on the stock exchange in 2014, with an initial public offering (IPO) of shares valued at 475 billion rupiah ($39.3 million).
Indonesia’s West Nusa Tenggara province, whose two largest islands are Lombok and Sumbawa, is encouraging its youth and SMEs with a plan to create 100,000 new entrepreneurs. It is also looking to maximize the maritime potential of the Lombok Strait, and in tourism it sees no problem in hitting its target of boosting visitor numbers by 50%. Governor Muhammad Zainul Majdi has the details.
Indonesia’s West Nusa Tenggara province, whose two largest islands are Lombok and Sumbawa, is encouraging its youth and SMEs with a plan to create 100,000 new entrepreneurs. It is also looking to maximize the maritime potential of the Lombok Strait, and in tourism it sees no problem in hitting its target of boosting visitor numbers by 50%. Governor Muhammad Zainul Majdi has the details.
General Ryamizard Ryacudu, Indonesia’s Minister of Defense, discusses the country’s current strategies in defense, including equipment modernization, and enhanced protection against “factual and non-factual threats”.
General Ryamizard Ryacudu, Indonesia’s Minister of Defense, discusses the country’s current strategies in defense, including equipment modernization, and enhanced protection against “factual and non-factual threats”.
Dr Bambang Permadi Soemantri Brodjonegoro, Indonesia’s former Finance Minister and current Minister of National Development Planning, discusses the recent tax amnesty legislation and current economic prospects for Indonesia after the announcement of 12 economic policy packages, as well as Indonesia’s role in hosting the recent 12th World Islamic Economic Forum in Jakarta.
Dr Bambang Permadi Soemantri Brodjonegoro, Indonesia’s former Finance Minister and current Minister of National Development Planning, discusses the recent tax amnesty legislation and current economic prospects for Indonesia after the announcement of 12 economic policy packages, as well as Indonesia’s role in hosting the recent 12th World Islamic Economic Forum in Jakarta.
The position of Presidential Chief of Staff was recently created by President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) and Teten Masduki is the second to take on the role. He sits down with The Worldfolio to talk about his new role, infrastructure investment and Indonesia’s improving business climate.
The position of Presidential Chief of Staff was recently created by President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) and Teten Masduki is the second to take on the role. He sits down with The Worldfolio to talk about his new role, infrastructure investment and Indonesia’s improving business climate.
President Joko Widodo’s administration has taken concrete steps towards increasing the ease of doing business, attracting foreign investment and encouraging trade. These measures, implemented by the Jokowi administration over the last 12 months have come in response to global shifts working to the detriment of Indonesia’s economy.
President Joko Widodo’s administration has taken concrete steps towards increasing the ease of doing business, attracting foreign investment and encouraging trade. These measures, implemented by the Jokowi administration over the last 12 months have come in response to global shifts working to the detriment of Indonesia’s economy.
United World sits down with Brian Arnold, President of AmCham Indonesia, to discuss the Jokowi administration’s positive reforms, the importance of their strong implementation, and the potential impact of pending multilateral trade agreements on the business environment.
United World sits down with Brian Arnold, President of AmCham Indonesia, to discuss the Jokowi administration’s positive reforms, the importance of their strong implementation, and the potential impact of pending multilateral trade agreements on the business environment.
Mobility in Democratic Republic of Congo is one of the most important challenges for the country in its drive to become an emerging nation by 2030. Each mode of transportation, be it road, river, sea, air or rail, has enormous potential for development and investment. For this reason, infrastructure and transport have become a top priority of the government. Jean Kimbembe Mazunga, General Manager of the National Transport & Ports Company (SCTP) provides an in-depth look at the $1bn investment potential in DRC’s transport and infrastructure.
Mobility in Democratic Republic of Congo is one of the most important challenges for the country in its drive to become an emerging nation by 2030. Each mode of transportation, be it road, river, sea, air or rail, has enormous potential for development and investment. For this reason, infrastructure and transport have become a top priority of the government. Jean Kimbembe Mazunga, General Manager of the National Transport & Ports Company (SCTP) provides an in-depth look at the $1bn investment potential in DRC’s transport and infrastructure.
Rwanda’s stock market is part of an East African integrated hub that is intrinsically linked with the rest of the region, allowing investors to take advantage of bourses in Kenya, Uganda or Rwanda with minimal outlay and no particular barrier across the region, affirms Pierre Célestin Rwabukumba, CEO of the Rwanda Stock Exchange (RSE), and who highlights some of the initiatives and incentives encouraging greater savings and investment in the country.
Rwanda’s stock market is part of an East African integrated hub that is intrinsically linked with the rest of the region, allowing investors to take advantage of bourses in Kenya, Uganda or Rwanda with minimal outlay and no particular barrier across the region, affirms Pierre Célestin Rwabukumba, CEO of the Rwanda Stock Exchange (RSE), and who highlights some of the initiatives and incentives encouraging greater savings and investment in the country.
More than three centuries of experience, proven resilience in the toughest of times, and a thorough understanding of what works in the Japanese food industry have enabled Kokubu Group Corp. to accumulate a budget surplus of over 1 trillion yen ($9.88bn). Representative Director, Executive Vice-President & COO Akira Kokubu discusses the transitions the company has successfully gone through, its recent expansion into China, and why Japan has a unique food culture.
More than three centuries of experience, proven resilience in the toughest of times, and a thorough understanding of what works in the Japanese food industry have enabled Kokubu Group Corp. to accumulate a budget surplus of over 1 trillion yen ($9.88bn). Representative Director, Executive Vice-President & COO Akira Kokubu discusses the transitions the company has successfully gone through, its recent expansion into China, and why Japan has a unique food culture.
