Honda’s Electric Shift: Beyond Subsidies, Towards a Rational EV Market Just 37% of potential EV buyers would still purchase an electric motorcycle even if government incentives disappeared. This startling statistic, revealed in recent Kompas.com research, underscores a pivotal moment for Honda and the wider electric motorcycle industry: the era of subsidy-driven demand is ending, and … Read more
Indonesia’s Solar Panel Exports Face U.S. Tariffs: A Harbinger of Global Trade Fragmentation? A staggering 143% tariff imposed by the United States on Indonesian solar panel imports isn’t just a bilateral trade dispute; it’s a flashing warning signal about the escalating trend of protectionism and the reshaping of global supply chains. While the immediate impact … Read more
Jakarta’s Padel Boom Faces Reality Check: Will Regulation Stifle a Rapidly Growing Sport? Over 185 padel courts in Jakarta operate without the necessary building permits (PBG), a startling revelation that’s sending ripples through the city’s burgeoning padel scene. This isn’t simply a bureaucratic oversight; it’s a symptom of a larger issue – the tension between … Read more