JAKARTA -- Indonesian industry groups on Monday welcomed the government's decision to delay the implementation of the planned carbon tax for the second time this year, citing unclear regulations and unfavorable economic conditions for such a move.
Global uncertainty, need to work out details reasons behind second postponement
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Indonesia is trying to balance reducing carbon emissions from resources such as coal with the need for economic growth. © Reuters
JAKARTA -- Indonesian industry groups on Monday welcomed the government's decision to delay the implementation of the planned carbon tax for the second time this year, citing unclear regulations and unfavorable economic conditions for such a move.