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June inflation ticks up as food prices climb

On an annual basis, headline inflation climbed to 1.87 percent, up from 1.6 percent in May.

6 hours ago
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Indonesia posts $4.3b surplus in May on strong exports of CPO, steel

Despite ongoing trade talks in view of Trump's looming tariffs, the United States still contributed the most to Indonesia’s surplus in the January-May period this year, even jumping 31 percent to $7.08 billion compared to last year's figure. ...

8 hours ago
Economy

Japan says it won't sacrifice farm sector after Trump complains about rice

US President Donald Trump wrote in a social media post that Japan's reluctance to import American-grown rice was a sign that countries have become "spoiled with respect to the United States of America." ...

13 hours ago

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Govt imports over 1,500 dairy cows to boost milk production

Indonesia’s milk production currently only covers 21 percent of total national demand, leaving a deficit of 4.6 million tonnes per year.

1 day ago
Economy

G7 agrees to exempt US multinationals from global minimum tax

The Group of Seven nations said Saturday they have agreed to exempt US multinational companies from a global minimum tax imposed by other countries -- a win for President Donald Trump's government, which pushed hard for the compromise.

2 days ago
Economy

US inflation edges up as Trump renews criticism of Fed chief

The US Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure logged a mild uptick Friday while spending weakened, triggering another tirade by President Donald Trump against the central bank chair for not cutting interest rates sooner.

3 days ago
Economy

Trump cuts off US trade talks with Canada, shattering optimism over tariff deals

US President Donald Trump abruptly cut off trade talks with Canada on Friday over its tax targeting US technology firms, saying that it was a "blatant attack" and that he would set a new tariff rate on Canadian goods within the next week.

3 days ago
Economy

China confirms trade deal reached with United States

"It is hoped that the United States and China will meet each other halfway," a spokesperson for the commerce ministry said in a statement.

4 days ago
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Prabowo launches Rp 25t geothermal, solar power plants in 15 provinces

The President launched 50 renewable power plants and five renewable projects nationwide on Thursday, including 47 solar plants to electrify around 5,600 villages that still lack access to power.

4 days ago
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Danantara to revamp barren fish farms in northern Java regions

The program will begin with 20.4 hectares of shrimp ponds in the regencies of Bekasi, Karawang, Subang and Indramayu in West Java, with a bulk of the funding coming from the state-run asset fund.

5 days ago
Economy

China urges AIIB to step up cross-border development funding

Caught in a trade war with the US and European Union that threatens to derail a fragile export-led recovery, Chinese has emphasized ties with Southeast Asia, which last year overtook the EU to become the $19 trillion economy's top export market.

6 days ago
Economy

Nickel’s next test: Can Indonesia escape the low-value trap?

Indonesia's mineral downstream policy needs a clear shift in strategy to escape the low-value dominance trap so that instead of being a facilitator of foreign-led extraction, the country can be a curator of complete industrial ecosystems and emerge as a leader in the global supply chain.

6 days ago
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Govt struggles to make $80b sea wall project financially viable

The government says it is in talks with potential investors to ensure that the project is "market-ready."  

1 week ago
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Indonesia, Russia deepen trade ties with QRIS, palm oil in focus

President Prabowo Subianto’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin last week produced commitments to intensify trade, investment and industrial collaboration as part of the 75th anniversary of bilateral relations.  

1 week ago
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SMEs struggle to access green financing, govt admits

According to a report released by the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) on Friday, Indonesia’s green industry policies remain focused on technical and supply-side measures like energy efficiency and emission cuts, while market demand, financing and investment support are still limited.

1 week ago
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New padel sport trend means business in Jakarta

A racket sport that has seen fast global growth is attracting increased attention in Jakarta, not just as a recreational activity, but also as a business opportunity.

1 week ago
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Java no longer has power oversupply, ministry says

Java no longer experiences an electricity oversupply, an Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry official said, urging immediate development of new energy sources, especially renewables, to meet rising demand.

1 week ago
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Govt faces hurdles in bridging infrastructure funding gap

The government is banking on corporate participation to bridge Indonesia’s infrastructure funding gap, but experts warn that strained finances of state-owned construction firms and the current reluctance of private investors to commit to large-scale projects may hinder progress.  

1 week ago
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Gearing up for grid transition in Indonesia

In Indonesia, state utility PLN continues to fund grid development primarily through its own balance sheet; a model that places sustained pressure on its financial performance. Addressing financing challenges will be essential to ensuring the grid's readiness for a renewable-powered future.

1 week ago
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BI stays put on interest rate amid wobbly global economy

The BI rate would remain at 5.50 percent, where it has stood since a 25-basis-point (bps) cut last month.

1 week ago
Economy

Energy transition: How coal mines could go solar

Disused coal mines could be refashioned to place vast fields of solar panels, a new report suggests, providing an unlikely solution to a common obstacle to uptake of the green energy source.

1 week ago
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Govt cooks up Rp 130t microloan scheme for state banks to help fund housing program

In a bid to solve a funding shortfall for the President's "3 million homes" program, the housing ministry has come up with a plan to disburse Rp 130 trillion (US$7.98 billion) contributed by state banks under Danantara via the micro credit program (KUR).

1 week ago
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Prabowo pushes for Temasek, Danantara cooperation to develop Batam

Other cooperation includes the sectors of renewable energy and sustainable industrial zones.

1 week ago
Economy

Indonesia’s potential for cross-border ASEAN tourism

To compete with its neighbors, Indonesia must reframe regional tourism as a strategic priority rather than a side focus. This requires targeted action across three main areas: Destination development, air connectivity and service quality.

1 week ago
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World bank approves $2b financing for RI development

The instruments would allow the World Bank and its partners to mobilize an additional $345 million of private investment to finance solar and wind projects.

2 weeks ago
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RI sees no further need to send delegation to US for trade talks

The government currently sees no need to send another delegation to the United States for the negotiations on tariffs as it believes it has made its case for open bilateral trade and says the ball is now in the US’ court.

2 weeks ago
Economy

China factory output slumps but consumption offers bright spot

China's factory output grew slower than expected last month as trade war pressures bit, official data showed Monday, while a bump in a key gauge of domestic consumption offered a rare bright spot for the economy.

2 weeks ago
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Batik makers packing in as imitations flood market

Indonesia has seen a steep decline in the number of artisanal batik producers over the past four years across key production centers from Java to Sumatra, as pressure mounts from a surge of mass-produced batik-like fabrics, most of which are imported.

2 weeks ago
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RI-US trade negotiations in limbo as deadline nears

Talks between Indonesia and the United States remain in limbo just days ahead of a deadline both parties set for reaching a trade deal to avert punishing US import tariffs that would effectively shut off the world’s largest consumer market for many Indonesian products.

2 weeks ago
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Minister dismisses claim Jokowi involved in Raja Ampat nickel mining

Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia has dismissed allegations linking former president Joko “Jokowi” Widodo to nickel mining activities in Raja Ampat.

2 weeks ago

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