Indonesia is still a tricky proposition for foreign investors
The Albanese government has promised $2 billion to help mitigate perceived and actual risk across South-east Asia. But that’s not a straightforward task.
It’s unfortunate timing. In the same week that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a $2 billion facility to encourage investment in South-East Asia, a Canadian pension fund investor hit pause on a much-touted push into Indonesia.
In recent years, South-East Asia’s largest economy has made some big strides in welcoming institutional investors – including Australia’s Macquarie Asset Management – by dealing with concerns about political, economic and regulatory risks.
Emma ConnorsSenior editor and writerEmma Connors was South-east Asia correspondent from October 2019 until mid-2023, based in Jakarta and Singapore. She has previously edited Perspective and Opinion and has written extensively across the AFR and related titles. Connect with Emma on Twitter. Email Emma at emma.connors@nine.com.au
