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Chandra Asri declares force majeure amid Strait of Hormuz disruption

The petrochemical company will reduce operational run rates at its plants as it monitors developments in the conflict, predominantly involving Iran, Israel and the United States.

13 hours ago
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Danantara, INA to inject $200m into Chandra Asri’s new plants

The first phase is projected to have an annual production capacity of 400,000 tonnes of caustic soda and 500,000 tonnes of ethylene dichloride (EDC), with operations targeted to commence in 2027. ...

1 day ago
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MR. D.I.Y. brings modern retail concept with second flagship opening

PT Daya Intiguna Yasa (MR.D.I.Y. Indonesia), Indonesia's largest home goods retailer, has officially opened its second flagship store at Summarecon Mall Bekasi 2 in Bekasi, West Java. ...

1 day ago

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Airline stocks remain under pressure; Asian carriers see surge in demand, prices jump

Asian airline shares remained under pressure on Tuesday as the US and Israeli war against Iran escalated, with carriers closely monitoring fuel price spikes and many seeing a surge in bookings as passengers switch from Middle Eastern airlines.

1 day ago
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Garuda Indonesia suspends flights from and to Doha

"Garuda Indonesia continues to actively coordinate with aviation authorities and relevant stakeholders to monitor the evolving situation," the company said in a statement Sunday.

3 days ago
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South Korea set to finally a get fully functioning Google Maps

The approval was made "on the condition that strict security requirements are met," the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said in a statement.

5 days ago
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Paramount wins Warner Bros bidding war as Netflix walks away

Paramount Skydance emerged as the winner in a months-long battle to acquire Warner Bros Discovery, after streaming giant Netflix on Thursday refused to raise its bid for the storied Hollywood studio.

5 days ago
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Salim Group’s green energy arm saw 52% profit jump in 2025

Last year, PT Tamaris Hidro acquired Batu Gajah hydroelectric power plant in Langkat regency, North Sumatra, which has a total installed capacity of 16 megawatts (MW) across three units.

6 days ago
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Agrinas pushes ahead with Indian car imports despite backlash

State-owned Agrinas claimed that domestic manufacturers were unable to fulfill the large-scale orders within the specified timeframe, while local industry stated otherwise.

1 week ago
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INA sees fresh leadership exit as investment chief resigns

INA CEO Ridha Wirakusumah completed his term on Feb. 15, and a successor has yet to be appointed, while chief risk officer Thomas Oentoro left last October to join national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia.

1 week ago
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Soemadipradja & Taher relocates office to strengthen long-term sustainability

Amid rapid digitalization, law firms are transitioning from traditional models to modern, technology-driven and client-centric practices to meet growing demands for faster, safer and more effective legal services. For Soemadipradja & Taher (S&T), this transformation has materialized in the relocation of its Jakarta office alongside a comprehensive brand refreshment initiative aimed at strengthening competitiveness and ensuring long-term sustainability.

1 week ago
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Indonesia mulls revoking license for nickel company after fatal landslide

Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq is considering revoking the environmental license for PT QMB New Energy Materials, a tenant at the Indonesia Morowali Industrial Park (IMIP) in Central Sulawesi, following a fatal workplace accident and allegations of unlicensed waste dumping.

1 week ago
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Gojek’s Ramadan campaign focuses on making connection easier

As Ramadan unfolds amid increasingly fast-paced and dynamic lifestyles, Gojek has launched its latest campaign, “Pasti Ada Jalan Silaturahmi Pakai Gojek”, aimed at helping Indonesians stay connected with family and friends throughout Ramadan.

1 week ago
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Apple to shift some Mac Mini production to Houston from Asia

The plan marks the iPhone maker's most recent US investment, following its commitment announced last August to invest $600 billion in the US over the next four years.

1 week ago
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Customs office seals second luxury jeweler in import probe

The action follows last week’s sealing of outlets of Tiffany & Co. across three Jakarta shopping malls over suspected smuggling and under-invoicing.

1 week ago
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Indonesian youth-led initiative MagnaMinds supports neurodiversity education in Bangkok

An initiative founded by an Indonesian senior high school student has spotlighted the importance of collaboration in the field of neurodiversity education.

1 week ago
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Executive Column: Mitsubishi Power bets on efficient baseload amid net-zero target

Akihiro Ondo, CEO of Mitsubishi Power Asia Pacific, explains Indonesia’s power sector readiness to meet rising electricity demand compared with regional peers and the role of gas and hydrogen-ready technologies in the energy transition.

1 week ago
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Krakatau Steel anticipates double-digit growth on shipbuilding demand

The state-owned steelmaking giant has forecast double-digit growth on expectations of a surge in demand from the national shipbuilding industry, in line with Danantara's push to build the sector toward a more circular model.

1 week ago
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Bumi Resources Minerals says Palu operations unaffected by site closure

The publicly listed miner, while confirming the closure of a site within subsidiary CPM's forest concession over illegal land clearing, has underlined that the targeted area was not operational and so will not affect its overall operations.

2 weeks ago
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New state miner Perminas signs MoU on Gabon rare earth project

PT Perusahaan Mineral Nasional and Danantara may also enter negotiations for equity or debt participation in the Maboumine project, according to a statement, though no value or timeline has been disclosed.

2 weeks ago
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As Global Attention Turns to the US: What Are Its Businesses Doing In Indonesia?

With much of the global conversation currently focused on developments in and around the United States, attention often gravitates toward politics, policy shifts and geopolitical implications. Less visible, but equally important, is how US businesses continue to operate and invest overseas amid this evolving global context.

2 weeks ago
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Vietnam licenses Musk's satellite internet firm Starlink

Vietnam has granted a license to Elon Musk's Starlink to operate its satellite internet services in the communist country, a government agency said.

2 weeks ago
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Tiffany & Co stores sealed over alleged illegal imports

The issue related to items that were not declared in the import notification, resulting in the sealing of the jeweler’s outlets in Plaza Senayan, Plaza Indonesia and Pacific Place.  

2 weeks ago
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Danantara’s poultry push raises concerns over market distortion

Indonesia has enjoyed a surplus in chicken meat production since 2020, Statistics Indonesia (BPS) data show, with excess supply continuing even after the free meals program began.

2 weeks ago
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Pertamina to spin off airlines, hospitals, non-oil units this year

Divested assets include hospital groups currently managed by Indonesia Healthcare Corporation (IHC), as well as aviation subsidiary Pelita Air, which is set to be merged with national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia.

2 weeks ago
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Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison shows healthy fundamentals in 2025 with 12.2% net profit growth

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (ISAT) demonstrated robust performance throughout 2025, recording revenue of Rp 56.5 trillion (US$3.37 billion) in addition to double-digit profit growth of 12.2 percent year-on-year (yoy) and 51 percent quarter-on-quarter (qoq) to Rp 5.5 trillion.

3 weeks ago
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PLN EPI breaks ground on Rp1 trillion gas pipeline

PT PLN Energi Primer Indonesia has begun the construction of a Rp 1 trillion (US$59.57 million) gas pipeline linking the West Natuna Transportation System (WNTS) to Pemping Island, Batam.

3 weeks ago
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SWA RoboKnights to represent Indonesia at VEX Robotics World Championship in the US

In a masterclass of skill and strategy, Sinarmas World Academy’s SWA RoboKnights powered through the VEX Robotics Indonesia National Championship 2025/2026, earning six major awards and securing a coveted spot on the global stage.

3 weeks ago
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Finance Ministry’s SMI secures $9.3m grants to expand green finance

PT SMI operates as a development finance institution providing corporate and public financing alongside project advisory and preparation services.

3 weeks ago
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Danantara breaks ground on $7b downstream industry projects

The projects, launched simultaneously across 13 regions on Friday, are fully funded from Danantara’s internal resources and are expected to create about 6,000 direct jobs, the fund said in a statement.

3 weeks ago
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