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The article focuses on the new economic policy of the Dutch East Indies which came about when the colony experienced the devastating effects of the great depression. Providing a brief profile of the Dutch East Indies, the author probes into the effects of the depression to the colony. Externally, it robbed the colony of the funds with which to pay its foreign obligations and to pay for the imports upon which it had begun to depend. Internally, there was an alarming increase in unemployment, and the purchasing power of those employed declined sharply. The author elaborates on the actions taken by the Dutch that paved the way for a new economic policy.

The article discusses a Venture Pulse report which noted that Asia experienced an increase in funding in venture capital (VC)-backed companies despite a decline in several deals in the second quarter of 2016. It states that Southeast Asia had a lacklustre quarter with investments dropping 35% from 396 million U.S. dollars in the first quarter 2016 to 255 million U.S. dollars in the second quarter. Singapore was found to have the most number of deals wile Indonesia drew the highest investments.

The article focuses on economic conditions in Indonesia, under the governance and leadership of Indonesian President Joko Widodo. A brief historical overview on the impacts of the Asian financial crises to the economic stability and development of the country is mentioned. It also highlights country's developmental progress on infrastructure investments and economic reform programs to promote the quality of living in the country.

Focuses on the impact of the financial crisis in Asia to Indonesia's society. Percentage of the population who are below the poverty line; Riots and violence caused by the financial crisis; Discussion on how this crisis could serve as a catalyst for Southeast Asian nations to rethink their economic policies.

Presents information on the Indonesia Family Life Survey (IFLS) conducted by RAND, the University of California, and the University of Indonesia on the effect of Asian financial crisis to Indonesian families. Relationships between food spending budget and budget for education; Analysis on household budgets for health, family planning; Economic implication.

Focuses on the economic crisis in Indonesia, the Asian financial crisis and what the United States must do to stop it. Causes of the Asian financial crisis; Effects of the continuing decline of Asia's economy; Moral obligation of the United States; Requirements to ensure full recovery in Asia.

The article discusses stock trading in Asia as of September 2012. It advises investors in Samsonite shares, which debuted 15 months ago in the Hong Kong Stock Exchange at 14.50 Hong Kong dollars, to be prepared for the stock to be stuck for a while at the 14.44 Hong Kong dollar level after trading between 9-17 Hong Kong dollars. It also notes Indonesia's economy as among the fastest in Asia at 6.4%, but that stocks are just up five percent in 2012, trailing even the MSCI Asia ex-Japan index.

The article focuses on the business and economic performance in the mining industries in Asia. It specifically tackles on the status of gold and mineral resources in the Philippines and in Indonesia, prior to experiencing financial turbulence and scandal in the new millennium. Initially, it provides an overview on the former status of these two countries, considering the Philippines in the 10th spot of gold production and Indonesia in the fourth rank. Details on the political causes that impacted the decline of mining operations, as well as the anti-mining lobby of non-government organizations and the church are also included. It also posts the rise of the industry's economic status, considering the nickel production in the Philippines and the coal production in Indonesia.

Presents news related to business in Asia as of June 2001. Impact of the membership of Taiwan to the World Trade Organization on employment; Growth in the mobile telephone market; Economic forecast for Indonesia.

Presents business update in Asia as of June 1999. Reason Taiwan reduced its tariff on semiconductor components used in electronic products; Economic condition in Indonesia; Information on Japan's banking reform program.

Reports on Indonesia's economic crisis in 1998. Surprise of financial analysts over Indonesia's steep decline; Indonesia as an example of the impact of the financial crisis in Asia on Australia's economy; Turnaround expected; Comments from Robert Hogarth, president of the Australia Indonesia Business Council.