In terms of consumer services, growing smartphone penetration and expanding demand for online services will make communications the fastest growing retail sub-sector, which we expect to average --.- annual growth during ---------. Turning to healthcare, the medical landscape will see a larger presence of private healthcare providers over the medium term, due to the introduction of a Coordination of Benefits scheme allowing patients to supplement their coverage under the universal healthcare programme with private insurance. ...In terms of consumer services, growing smartphone penetration and expanding demand for online services will make communications the fastest growing retail sub-sector, which we expect to average --.- annual growth during ---------. Turning to healthcare, the medical landscape will see a larger presence of private healthcare providers over the medium term, due to the introduction of a Coordination of Benefits scheme allowing patients to supplement their coverage under the universal healthcare programme with private insurance. Indonesia s trade ministry announced in September that it will set reference prices for several stable food items, including beef. ...Indonesia s trade ministry announced in September that it will set reference prices for several stable food items, including beef. The move is intended to support domestic price stability by creating a price ceiling for essential products.
...The Indonesian tax authorities are considering billing Google for more than USD---mn in back taxes and fines that the firm allegedly owes from ----. If the bill is imposed it would likely have a notable impact on the operating environment for online retail firms in Indonesia in the years ahead. ...If the bill is imposed it would likely have a notable impact on the operating environment for online retail firms in Indonesia in the years ahead. CT Corp CEO Chairul Tanjung announced in September ---- that he would be investing USD-.-bn to build --- retail complexes housing Transmarts across Indonesia over the next three years. According to a survey by the Bank of Indonesia, the country s retail sales grew by just -.- y-o-y in July ----. ...According to a survey by the Bank of Indonesia, the country s retail sales grew by just -.- y-o-y in July ----. Growth was down significantly from --.- y-o-y in June ----.
...Despite ongoing expansion of the organised retail sector, low income levels mean most Indonesians still shop at traditional stores. The regulatory environment is getting tougher for international retailers. ...
