President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (file)

Democratic Party says Jokowi must learn from Yudhoyono

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- A politician from Democratic Party, Marwan Cik, asked President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo to exchange ideas with former President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. Cik said that Yudhoyono, the chairman of Democratic Party, could openly give advice to Jokowi, especially in economic issue. "For the last ten years, Yudhoyono had tonnes of experiences in facing the turbulence of global economy," Marwan...

Trade screen at the IDX in Jakarta (illustration)

Investors to evaluate first 100 days of new president

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- Investors will assess the performance of the new President in the first 100 days of his government, an economic observer has said."The performance of the cabinet in the first 100 days could already be seen whether they are working hard or not. The market will look at the new cabinet's body language," A Tony Prasetiantono of...