Indonesian Travellers

The world can’t afford to ignore this diverse archipelago any longer – its eager and savvy democracy, big workforce and brightening outlook demand attention

Indonesian consumers were more confident in the third quarter of this year and among the world's most optimistic, despite concerns over political stability.

Indonesian consumer confidence rose again in the third quarter of this year in line with their increasing confidence for the governments recent economic policies, global research company Nielsen revealed on Wednesday.

In line with Indonesia's promising e-commerce market - supported by rising Internet penetration, rising smartphone penetration and per capita GDP growth in Southeast Asia's largest economy - online shopping site MatahariMall.com has grown strongly since its launch a year ago. The online retailer, which celebrated its one-year anniversary on Friday (09/09), sees its turnover grow by an average of 10 percent each month and already entered the top five of biggest e-commerce players in Indonesia (in the business-to-consumer category). However, exact (turnover) figures were not mentioned.

Bank Indonesia cut its projection for credit growth in the nation's banking sector this year from the range of 10 - 11 percent year-on-year (y/y) to 7 - 9 percent (y/y). This downward revision is in line with the central bank's earlier decision to cut its forecast for economic growth from the range of 5.0 - 5.4 percent (y/y) to 4.9 - 5.3 percent (y/y) in 2016. The slightly less rosy outlook is caused by the Indonesian government's decision to cut spending for the remainder of the year, while global economic growth remains subdued.

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With changing market trends, increased online penetration, globalisation and economic changed, Indonesia's ecommerce has emerged out as a leading player.

Digital travelers who prefer to arrange their own trips may be pleased to hear that Google Flights is now officially available for the Indonesian market.

Generation Y, commonly referred to as the millennials, are increasingly placing travel as a top priority in their lives. Be it a cultural immersion or an adventurous excursion, millennials seem to always find a way to fit globetrotting plans onto their tight agendas.

{Indonesian consumers were less confident in September as they grew more wary about the economic conditions, a monthly survey by the central bank revealed.}

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Indonesia presents much opportunity for e-commerce among other emerging Asian economies, with current projections putting this archipelago nation’s e-market..