The increase in layoffs and open unemployment can have a negative multiplier effect on the national economy. Resolving these issues is also not easy due to their structural implications. "It won't be easy to resolve, especially if the policy direction...

United States President Donald Trump announced a 90-day delay on Wednesday (May 9, 2025) local time to implement high tariffs on dozens of countries. This surprising decision came less than 24 hours after the tariffs took effect, following significant financial...

"As a manufacturer, we care about the materials used in our products and the impact those materials have on customers and the environment. One way we demonstrate our commitment to using eco-friendly materials is through our Ocean chair collection. As...

Trade tensions between China and the United States (US) continue to escalate. This is due to the exchange of tariffs between the two countries, which are feared to disrupt global trade. US President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs of up...

1. Unemployment and Declining Public Purchasing Power Layoffs are a major factor driving unemployment and contributing to a decline in purchasing power. According to Budiono (2024), unemployment among educated individuals is increasing due to higher job expectations and the impact...

Indonesia's economic growth next year is expected to stagnate at 5%, with a slowdown expected to begin in the first half of next year, according to a Bloomberg survey of 31 economists conducted between December 19 and 23. This year,...

President Prabowo Subianto will form a special task force to handle layoffs (PHK). Said Iqbal conveyed this proposal at an Economic Discussion event with Prabowo at the Mandiri Sudirman Tower, South Jakarta, Tuesday (8/4). During the meeting, Said Iqbal voiced...

China announced retaliatory tariffs of 84% on imports of US goods on Wednesday, matching additional tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump earlier in the day and further inflaming the trade war between the world's two largest economies. Trump's sweeping...

President Prabowo Subianto emphasized the importance of national economic independence amidst the uncertain global situation. He made this statement at the opening of an Economic Discussion held at the Mandiri Tower in Jakarta on Tuesday (April 8, 2025). In his...