RIM (RIMM) is in talks with mobile handset and PC makers about licensing the company's BlackBerry 10 operating system, new CEO Thorsten Heins tells Bloomberg. As to fears that he will be unduly influenced by Mike Lazaridis, Heins declares, "make no mistake, I run the company." [View news story]
RIM - resting in mayhem - I think they should not give false hope to the consumers, BB10 might be just as crappy as the QNX on Playbook. I am still using BlackBerry because it is simple, just like how everyone was using Nokia back then (doing Research in backward Motion). But, people's consumption patterns are dynamic, they should have recognized that from the start. Good Luck to Heins - take care of your loyal consumers before you witness a big exodus to iOS/Android/Windows8
social stability is still a big a concern in this country; especially when poverty is pervasive and education is not free for the poor.
this shows the wealth that has been created thus far has not yet reached the bottom of the pyramid. It is unsustainable in long-run; however, recent positive news regarding Indonesia's growth could boost foreign investors' confidence in this country.
the most important thing is that - the government must make sure that all of these FDIs are used to advance the basic infrastructures of the whole provinces (not just the capital city).
In addition to the availability of cheap labours, land is abundant - if government could create business hubs this will certainly payoff in the future. The condition is favorable given lower level of debt. Private sectors must also be carefully screened out if they are going to be involved in any of these ventures to prevent - non performing investment.
Undoubtedly Indonesia has a high growth-potential [especially in service sectors - financial]. However, as everyone suggested, corruption is an impediment to this growth. Set aside corruption for a moment and see how this country's corporations are parring with other countries' corporations. None in fortune 500 lists (compare to 46 Chinese companies and 8 Indian companies) and allegation on unfriendly-environmental practices that spark Sinar Mas's paper products boycott. It seems that the FDI does not contribute to the competitiveness of Indonesian Firms.
Infrastructure and public transportations lapses creates the biggest corollary among other negative factors: relentless congestion during peak hour, lack of accessible public transportations (referring to blunderbuss' message above - "where's the public piggy bank?") and undeveloped transport routes make it prone to "money coercion by local thugs" (affects the transportation cost and security).
It is too soon to declare "positive growth trajectory" for this country, since other Asian countries like Vietnam and Thailand (despite its recent political disruption) are luring big companies, not short-term investors, that will feed growth to the local supplying companies.
All in all, Yudhoyono's governance is not just being tested by Indonesian, but also by international audience.
RIM (RIMM) is in talks with mobile handset and PC makers about licensing the company's BlackBerry 10 operating system, new CEO Thorsten Heins tells Bloomberg. As to fears that he will be unduly influenced by Mike Lazaridis, Heins declares, "make no mistake, I run the company." [View news story]
The New Indonesian Economic Model [View article]
this shows the wealth that has been created thus far has not yet reached the bottom of the pyramid. It is unsustainable in long-run; however, recent positive news regarding Indonesia's growth could boost foreign investors' confidence in this country.
the most important thing is that - the government must make sure that all of these FDIs are used to advance the basic infrastructures of the whole provinces (not just the capital city).
In addition to the availability of cheap labours, land is abundant - if government could create business hubs this will certainly payoff in the future. The condition is favorable given lower level of debt. Private sectors must also be carefully screened out if they are going to be involved in any of these ventures to prevent - non performing investment.
Investing Options in Indonesia [View article]
Infrastructure and public transportations lapses creates the biggest corollary among other negative factors: relentless congestion during peak hour, lack of accessible public transportations (referring to blunderbuss' message above - "where's the public piggy bank?") and undeveloped transport routes make it prone to "money coercion by local thugs" (affects the transportation cost and security).
It is too soon to declare "positive growth trajectory" for this country, since other Asian countries like Vietnam and Thailand (despite its recent political disruption) are luring big companies, not short-term investors, that will feed growth to the local supplying companies.
All in all, Yudhoyono's governance is not just being tested by Indonesian, but also by international audience.