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Indonesia Eximbank’s presence at the 41st Trade Expo Indonesia is part of its commitment to supporting Indonesian export-oriented businesses in the international market. (Images courtesy of Indonesia Eximbank)
Indonesia Eximbank’s presence at the 41st Trade Expo Indonesia is part of its commitment to supporting Indonesian export-oriented businesses in the international market. (Images courtesy of Indonesia Eximbank)`
Economy

Indonesian exporters reach global markets at TEI 2026

The initiative is part of Indonesia Eximbank’s broader effort to support capacity building and market access for national businesses, particularly through the promotion of high-quality Indonesian products with export potential.

9 hours ago
Companies premium

Agrinas Palma, Pakistani firm explore 200,000-ha palm oil project

The proposed 2026-2030 partnership with Fauji Foundation would cover plantations, processing facilities and logistics infrastructure, with Riau and West and Central Kalimantan among the potential development sites.

11 hours ago
Economy premium

Job creation weakening despite industrial growth, Industry Minister says

The Industry Ministry has pointed to a potentially diverging trend between industrial growth and job creation as expansion leans heavily toward the technology sector.

12 hours ago

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Markets premium

IDX plummets 11% after stock market warning

The Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) halted trading on Friday as its benchmark index plunged 8 percent at the open following MSCI’s announcement it was considering a downgrade of Indonesia’s status from emerging market currently to “standalone market”. The benchmark plunged further after trading resumed to close down 11.57 percent at 5,185.11 points.

17 hours ago
Markets

MSCI weighs downgrading Indonesia to standalone-market status

MSCI said investors ​had raised concerns about opaque ownership structures, concentrated shareholdings and suspected ​coordinated trading, which it said undermined the market's investability.

19 hours ago
Companies premium

Solar panel industry urged to pivot as US market turns unviable

The US has imposed the combined final dumping margin of 94.36 percent and countervailing subsidy rate of more than 73.20 percent for Indonesian producers.

20 hours ago
Markets

Tech sell-off deepens as US inflation sparks AI jitters

Asian stocks plunged Thursday as technology firms suffered another rout after forecast-topping US inflation data fueled expectations the Federal Reserve would further increase interest rates.

1 day ago
Companies premium

Herbal cosmetics pioneer Martha Tilaar dies at 89

Born on Sept. 4, 1937, Martha Tilaar established her beauty business in 1970 by opening a salon at her parents’ home on Jl. Kusuma Atmaja in Menteng, Central Jakarta.

1 day ago
tech

AI investment keeps global growth around 3%, with major Asia benefits: IMF

Strong investment in AI infrastructure is keeping global growth at around 3 percent, yielding major benefits for many Asian economies that supply the hardware, International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Monday.

4 days ago
tech

Harness engineering can scale development of Indonesia’s digital economy

Harness engineering is a method to build the software tools, guidelines and feedback mechanisms around an AI model to help it operate as a reliable, autonomous agent.

5 days ago
tech

Trump, AI CEOs sign voluntary safety pact, back data center expansion

The administration faces increasing scrutiny over risks posed by advanced AI, after OpenAI and Anthropic reported their AI agents had gone rogue and hacked into other companies' systems.

2 weeks ago
tech

TikTok reaches first state settlement over teen safety claims, agrees to user limits

TikTok will pay Alabama at least $100 million under the settlement, but the state's payout could grow to $300 million if 40 other attorneys general sign on to similar agreements with the company within a specified timeframe, according to the settlement.

2 weeks ago
tech

Rhemedi gets OpenAI’s Select Partner status

Artificial Intelligence is a tool to help people understand health more deeply, recognize risks earlier, and take more appropriate action, while clinical responsibility remains with physicians and healthcare professionals.

3 weeks ago
economy

Indonesian exporters reach global markets at TEI 2026

The initiative is part of Indonesia Eximbank’s broader effort to support capacity building and market access for national businesses, particularly through the promotion of high-quality Indonesian products with export potential.

9 hours ago
economy

US consumer inflation hotter than expected as midterms loom

The higher-than-expected inflation reading has raised the odds of a second straight interest rate hike at the US central bank's Oct. 27-28 policy meeting, although many expect the Federal Reserve to proceed cautiously.

1 day ago
economy

On the cusp of change: creating waves in climate investment

Nadia Chiarina details her career journey, driven by her passion for lifelong learning and her courage to pursue new things, culminating in her discovery of her true calling. She is now leading an important work in investing and embedding climate considerations on an international level

2 days ago
economy

Advanced economies must 'act now' to lower debt as bond yields spike: IMF

The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday called for advanced economies to "act now" to address ballooning debt, with spiking bond yields at multi-decade highs and pressure growing on central banks to hike interest rates.

2 days ago
markets

MSCI weighs downgrading Indonesia to standalone-market status

MSCI said investors ​had raised concerns about opaque ownership structures, concentrated shareholdings and suspected ​coordinated trading, which it said undermined the market's investability.

19 hours ago
markets

Tech sell-off deepens as US inflation sparks AI jitters

Asian stocks plunged Thursday as technology firms suffered another rout after forecast-topping US inflation data fueled expectations the Federal Reserve would further increase interest rates.

1 day ago
markets

Hedge funds are a top draw in Asia as investors look beyond bonds

Private bankers and asset allocators told Reuters that Asian investors are increasingly seeking asset diversification compared to their usual allocations to equities and bonds.

2 days ago
markets

Asia shares edge up as chip selloff eases; US CPI awaited

Asian shares inched higher on Wednesday as those related to artificial intelligence found respite after a selloff, while any gain was tempered by elevated oil prices and caution ahead of United States inflation data later in the global day.

2 days ago
markets

Hedge funds are a top draw in Asia as investors look beyond bonds

Japanese pensions, Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund looking to add exposure to hedge funds

3 days ago
markets

Seoul, Tokyo stocks plunge as Asia suffers fresh tech rout

Seoul, Tokyo and Taipei led losses across Asian stock markets on Tuesday as technology firms plunged on fresh worries about the outlook for the AI investment boom, with traders preparing for a crucial earnings season and release of key US data.

3 days ago

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