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Economy

Analysts urge Philippines to build on Malaysia-led ASEAN geopolitical, economic progress

As the Philippines is set to take over the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) chairmanship from Malaysia in 2026, analysts have said that continuity and sustained momentum are essential in safeguarding the region’s peace and prosperity.

11 hours ago
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Time is money: The Rp 100 trillion price tag on Jakarta’s congestion

Jakarta’s traffic paralysis, especially during bad weather, is more than just an inconvenience, it’s an economic drain as congestion slows business activity, worsens air quality and erodes productivity. ...

21 hours ago
Economy premium

Indonesia to resume shrimp exports to US after Cs-137 contamination scare

Following August's cesium-137 contamination incident that disrupted seafood shipments, the government is preparing to renew shrimp exports to the US, which is expected to help meet the $6.25 billion in fisheries export targeted for this year. ...

1 day ago

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Small shops see ‘no threat’ as govt flags modern retail expansion

The government wants to protect independent corner shops from growing networks like Indomaret and Alfamart, but their owners appear unconcerned about coexisting with large players.

1 day ago
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Indonesia to deploy $360m Spanish loan for new patrol vessels

The program includes the construction of 10 patrol vessels, the development of integrated maritime systems and regional monitoring centers, as well as the procurement of drones for aerial surveillance.

2 days ago
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Govt plans new poultry farms to tame surging egg, meat prices

Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman estimated that the free nutritious meal program would require an additional 700,000 tonnes of eggs and 1.1 million tonnes of chicken meat to meet demand.

3 days ago
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Exports help keep GDP growth above 5% in third quarter

National economic growth remained above the 5 percent mark in the third quarter thanks to strong growth in exports.

3 days ago
Economy

Reforming fiscal base: The road to a 15% tax ratio

Indonesia can learn from the experiences of its regional peers in coming up with a localized strategy to achieve its targeted tax ratio of 15 percent by 2029.

4 days ago
Economy

For first time in long US government shutdown, hints of progress toward reopening

The first glimmers toward ending a near-record long federal government shutdown were seen in the US Capitol on Monday, as leading Senate Republicans and Democrats talked of a possible "off-ramp" to the disruption.

4 days ago
Economy premium

Manufacturing exports drive trade surplus as coal price remains low

Strong shipments of processed goods and higher-value exports helped maintain Indonesia’s trade surplus in September, while global energy prices, including coal prices, weakened.

5 days ago
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Egg, chicken demand drives food inflation to two-year high

Food prices rose 6.6 percent in October after a 6.44 percent increase in September.

5 days ago
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Manufacturing PMI ticks up on rising new orders

Factory activity in Indonesia saw a modest improvement in October thanks to rising new orders, purchasing activity and employment, according to a monthly survey published by S&P Global.  

5 days ago
Economy

Asia-Pacific leaders call for shared trade benefits as APEC summit wraps up

Facing deepening fractures in the global trade order, Asia-Pacific leaders adopted a joint declaration that emphasized the need for resilience and shared benefits in trade at the end of the annual APEC summit on Saturday.

6 days ago
Economy

Growing rice in the UK 'not so crazy' as climate warms

A warmer climate and changing rainfall patterns have made planning ahead essential, and UK researchers are embarking on a journey of agricultural transformation.

1 week ago
Economy premium

Taiwan flags Indonesian snack imports over banned preservative

Indonesia’s food export industry has faced a series of contamination cases in recent months, spanning various commodities from shrimp to spices.

1 week ago
Economy premium

IDX cuts IPO target to 45 newly listed companies this year

Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) has revised its initial public offering (IPO) target for this year, slashing the number of companies to be newly listed from 66 to 45, as it seeks to focus on bringing quality issuers to the market.

1 week ago
Economy premium

RI, US to resume tariff talks in November

One of the key issues being discussed is the list of commodities to be exempted from the tariffs, with the government saying Indonesia is likely to receive terms similar to those obtained by Malaysia.

1 week ago
Economy premium

Govt launches small hydropower plants across eastern regions

The Energy Ministry revealed that developing renewable energy facilities in eastern Indonesia would require an investment of approximately $106.3 billion.

1 week ago
Economy

Trump seeks trade war truce with China's Xi in South Korea talks

US President Donald Trump and China's leader Xi Jinping were set to hold talks in South Korea on Thursday morning, seeking a return to a fragile trade war truce between the world's two largest economies.

1 week ago
Economy premium

Govt not worried about inflation as growth remains below potential

The government says last month’s liquidity injection into the financial market should not raise inflation concerns because the country’ economy is still below its potential output capacity.

1 week ago
Economy

Jump-starting Indonesia’s credit cycle

As of September, credit expanded by only 7.7 percent year-on-year, or only 4.3 percent year-to-date.

1 week ago
Economy

Malaysia hosts 47th ASEAN Summit; cements influence toward Indo-Pacific region

Taking place from Oct. 25 to 28, this year’s ASEAN Summit will be held in Malaysia and is set to be a critical moment in reshaping the Indo-Pacific’s role in the evolving global order.

1 week ago
Economy

China and ASEAN, hit by US tariffs, sign upgraded free trade pact

The Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN and China on Tuesday signed an upgrade to their free trade agreement, which is expected to include sections on digital, green economy and other new industries.

1 week ago
Economy premium

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.

1 week ago
Economy

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."

1 week ago
Economy

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 week ago
Economy

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.

1 week ago
Economy

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.

2 weeks ago
Economy

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". 

2 weeks ago
Economy

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. 

2 weeks ago

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Sat, November 8, 2025

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