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United States President Donald Trump (left) and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (right) hold signed documents on Sunday during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Kuala Lumpur.
United States President Donald Trump (left) and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (right) hold signed documents on Sunday during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Kuala Lumpur. `
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RI tariff deal stuck as Malaysia secures agreement with US

Jakarta’s tariff deal with Washington remains stuck amid a shutdown of the United States government, yet some of Indonesia’s regional peers managed to secure agreements last weekend.

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Regulations premium

Bank Indonesia to add incentives amid slow lending

Bank Indonesia (BI) plans to roll out additional macroprudential liquidity incentives (KLM) on Dec. 1 through new disbursement schemes to boost sluggish credit growth and expedite the pass-through of central bank rate cuts to commercial banking rates.

11 hours ago
Markets premium

Indonesia raises 6 billion yuan through first dim sum bond issuance

The five-year bond has a coupon of 2.5 percent, while the 10-year one offers 2.9 percent.

13 hours ago

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Indonesia, Turkey ink deal to expand civil aviation cooperation

The new cooperation agreement expands flight frequencies, routes and destinations between the two countries and increases opportunities for codeshare arrangements, crew recruitment and maintenance partnerships.

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Lula says Trump 'guaranteed' trade deal with US

Lula said at a briefing on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit in Malaysia that his discussions with Trump had gone welland that an agreement would be reached "faster than anyone thinks."

16 hours ago
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Asia stocks surge on US-China trade deal breakthrough

Markets rallied after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the threat of the US president imposing an additional 100 percent tariff on Chinese goods was "effectively off the table".

17 hours ago
Regulations premium

Land conversion puts self-sufficiency at risk

As President Prabowo Subianto declares Indonesia “self-sufficient” after just one year in office, farmer groups warn that shrinking farmland may soon undercut that achievement, urging the government to prioritize land protection and structural reform over costly expansion programs.

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Trump inks US deals on trade, critical minerals with Southeast Asian partners

US President Donald Trump signed a flurry of deals on trade and critical minerals with three Southeast Asian partners on Sunday, as Washington looked to address trade imbalances and diversify supply chains amid tighter export curbs on rare earths by China.

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Amazon uses AI to make robots better warehouse workers

The e-commerce colossus known for its promise of quick deliveries showed off robotic arms and other high-tech warehouse tools in Silicon Valley, saying AI is not only powering innovations but accelerating how quickly they are developed by the second largest employer in the United States.

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Nexperia: the 'salt and pepper' of chips

The Dutch government has invoked a Cold war-era law to effectively seize control of Nexperia, a Chinese-owned chipmaker based in the Netherlands.

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Lula says Trump 'guaranteed' trade deal with US

Lula said at a briefing on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit in Malaysia that his discussions with Trump had gone welland that an agreement would be reached "faster than anyone thinks."

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Trump inks US deals on trade, critical minerals with Southeast Asian partners

US President Donald Trump signed a flurry of deals on trade and critical minerals with three Southeast Asian partners on Sunday, as Washington looked to address trade imbalances and diversify supply chains amid tighter export curbs on rare earths by China.

1 day ago
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China trade negotiator, vice premier arrive for second day of US-China trade talks

China's top trade negotiator Li Chenggang and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng arrived on Sunday at a venue in Kuala Lumpur for a second day of trade talks between the United States and China.

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China vows to raise household consumption 'significantly'

While China's economic goals for 2026-2030 further tilt toward tech innovation and industrial upgrades, policymakers promised more efforts to boost domestic consumption.

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Ivorian brothers dream of transforming cocoa industry

In a factory in southern Ivory Coast, where machines hum to produce chocolate bars and spreads, twin brothers dream of becoming "giants of cocoa processing". 

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White House warns of chaos at US airports as shutdown drags

United States President Donald Trump's administration has sounded the alarm over potential turmoil at airports as the government shutdown threatens to drag into November, warning of ruined vacation plans for millions of Americans. 

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Car giant VW warns of production hit from Nexperia chips row

Germany's Volkswagen warned Wednesday that its car production could be hit by a shortage of Nexperia semiconductors amid a deepening row between China and the Netherlands over the chipmaker.

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Why Hong Kong Should Be Your Next Business Destination

Hong Kong and Indonesia, as key players in Asia, exemplify internationalism and openness, leveraging their unique strengths—Indonesia as ASEAN's largest economy and Hong Kong as gateway to Chinese Mainland and global markets —to foster greater economic complementarity and synergy.

4 days ago
markets

Asia stocks surge on US-China trade deal breakthrough

Markets rallied after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the threat of the US president imposing an additional 100 percent tariff on Chinese goods was "effectively off the table".

17 hours ago
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Oil rises nearly 5% on fresh US sanctions against Russia

Oil prices rose nearly 5 percent on Thursday after the US imposed sanctions on major Russian suppliers Rosneft and Lukoil over Russia's war in Ukraine, extending gains from the previous session.

4 days ago
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Shares dip, gold retreats as FOMO buying gets reality check

Global shares slipped on Wednesday and gold pulled back sharply from a blistering rally, as stretched valuations came under scrutiny and investors booked profits.

5 days ago
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Australia rare earths deal is a start but won't shake China dominance any time soon

The White House said US investments into Australia would unlock deposits of critical minerals worth $53 billion, without offering many details.

6 days ago
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Java-loving New York confronts soaring coffee costs

Climate shocks drove the cost of arabica soaring, with the beans hitting an all-time high in February 2025. That has been compounded by elevated transport costs and the 50 percent tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump since August 6 on many products from Brazil.

1 week ago

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