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Economy

US Senate advances bill to end federal shutdown

The US Senate on Sunday moved forward on a measure aimed at reopening the federal government and ending a 40-day shutdown that has sidelined federal workers, delayed food aid and snarled air travel.

7 hours ago
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Rising temp jobs, jobless youth strain RI’s job market

While the share of formal employment improved, analysts warned that many of these positions were short-term or contractual, offering little job security and potentially dampening worker morale and productivity. ...

12 hours ago
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Banks still 'cautious' about lending to high-risk MSMEs

The national banking industry remains cautious about lending to micro, small and medium enterprises despite ongoing government efforts to expand credit issuance and boost the country’s economic growth.   ...

1 day ago

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Car sales plunge 14 percent in 2024 as EVs gain ground

Electric vehicle (EV) sales have more than doubled and now make up 5 percent of the market as sales of gasoline-powered cars plunge.

9 months ago
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InJourney Airports records 4% passenger growth in 2024

PT Angkasa Pura Indonesia, which operates under the brand InJourney Airports, counted 155.9 million passengers in 2024, namely 118.03 million on domestic routes and 37.9 on international flights.

9 months ago
Economy

China saw booming exports in 2024 as Trump tariffs loom

China's exports surged to a record high in 2024, providing a much-needed boost for the economy as the prospect of biting tariffs imposed by US president-elect Donald Trump looms.

9 months ago
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Japan announces RI projects worth $815m on PM Ishiba’s visit

A third expansion of Patimban Port in West Java is to receive the lion’s share of the funding.

9 months ago
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RI may lack industries to absorb downstream output, MIND ID says

The government’s downstreaming agenda must be supported by industrialization, but the pace of industrialization in Southeast Asia’s largest economy is decreasing, especially in sectors utilizing processed goods from the mining industry.

10 months ago
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Businesses, experts expect little economic benefit from joining BRICS

Indonesia recently became a full member of the BRICS economic and geopolitical grouping. The name is an acronym for the bloc’s first five member states: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.

10 months ago
Economy premium

Govt, Qatar's Qilaa group ink deal to build 1 million homes

Indonesia, through the public housing ministry, has inked an MoU with a Qatari investment firm for an undisclosed amount to help fund the government's mega housing project, which aims to build 3 million homes per year.

10 months ago
Economy

Malaysia, Singapore announce deal on Johor economic zone

They are targeting 50 projects at the economic zone within the first five years of its inception, and the creation of 20,000 skilled jobs.

10 months ago
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Govt saves Rp 3.6T by cutting down official trips and meetings

Prabowo instructed his freshly inducted ministers to study the budget allocation in detail and specifically asked for spending efficiency by avoiding unnecessary trips abroad.

10 months ago
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Indonesia to seal free trade pact with Peru, Eurasia in Q1 2025

Trade Minister Budi Santoso also reaffirmed that the ministry aims to conclude a similar agreement with the European Union by the end of first half of this year.

10 months ago
Economy premium

2024 budget deficit smaller than anticipated

Last year’s budget closed with a deficit of Rp 507.8 trillion (US$31.34 billion), 2.29 percent of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP), Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati revealed in a press conference on Monday.

10 months ago
Economy

Vietnam economy expands by 7% in 2024, beating expectations

The global manufacturing hub reaped the benefits of an uptick in demand for its products, despite suffering billions of dollars in losses due to deadly Typhoon Yagi.

10 months ago
Economy

Asian Agri disburses premium payments for smallholders in Jambi, Riau

Leading palm oil producer Asian Agri has expressed its appreciation for its smallholder scheme partners in Jambi and across Riau province by distributing premium payments from the sale of certified sustainable palm oil for 2023.

10 months ago
Economy premium

Prabowo’s plan to boost oil and gas production faces major hurdles

Prabowo aims to limit Indonesia’s dependence on imported fuel by offering dozens of new oil and gas blocks to investors in the coming years.

10 months ago
Economy premium

2024 state revenue likely to miss target, says Sri Mulyani

The government had aimed to collect as much as Rp 2.8 quadrillion (US$172.7 billion) in state revenue last year. As of November, collection amounted to Rp 2.49 quadrillion, 89 percent of the goal.

10 months ago
Economy premium

Don’t give up saving in 2025, financial planners urge

Economic uncertainty marks the beginning of a new year that could prove challenging for personal finances, advisors warn, requiring retail investors to stay on their toes.  

10 months ago
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World Bank projects worsening RI current account deficit

Indonesia’s current account deficit will widen past pre-pandemic levels in the coming years as foreign companies repatriate profit and as the trade balance deteriorates, the World Bank has projected.

10 months ago
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Govt to take another chance at tourism recovery this year

The government sought to support travel and hospitality businesses with more international flights last year, but the sector has yet to see a full recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. There’s hope among tourist industry stakeholders that 2025 will finally bring a rebound.  

10 months ago
Economy premium

Inflation touches historic low in December

Indonesia’s consumer price index (CPI) rose 1.57 percent over the course of 2024, marking the slowest yearly increase since Statistics Indonesia (BPS) first published the economic indicator more than 60 years ago.

10 months ago
Economy premium

Manufacturing PMI returns to growth but cost pressure persists

Optimism is rising among Indonesian manufacturers, as reflected in growth of output and new orders leading up to the turn of the year.

10 months ago
Economy

Singapore economy grows 4 percent in 2024, tops forecasts

Singapore's economy beat forecasts to grow 4 percent in 2024 despite a slowdown in the fourth quarter, preliminary government data showed on Thursday.

10 months ago
Economy

Moscow, Kyiv end Russian gas transit to Europe via Ukraine

Russia's gas transit to Europe via Ukraine stopped on Wednesday, Moscow and Kyiv said, ending a decades-long arrangement and marking the latest casualty of the war between the neighbors.

10 months ago
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Govt to build irrigation systems on 2 million hectares across nation

The Agriculture Ministry and the Public Works Ministry have identified around 2 million hectares of land that will be irrigated for the food self-sufficiency program.

10 months ago
Economy

Nestlé Indonesia distributes recycled bench to schools in pursuit of sustainability

As part of its ongoing commitment to the environment, PT Nestlé Indonesia is steadfast in its efforts to distribute 5,000 school benches crafted from postconsumer recycled plastic. In the initial stage, a total of 720 recycled benches will be thoughtfully allocated to 72 elementary schools across DKI Jakarta, Pringsewu Regency, Tanggamus Regency, Bandar Lampung City, Sukabumi Regency, and Karawang Regency. This initiative serves as a testament to PT Nestlé Indonesia's ongoing commitment to fostering a greener future and promoting responsible waste management practices.

10 months ago
Economy

Nestlé Indonesia wins silver at ICSA 2024 for strong partnership with local dairy farmers

PT Nestlé Indonesia has won the silver award in the "Best Practice in Creating Shared Value" category in the 2024 Indonesia Corporate Sustainability Award, showcasing its commitment to creating shared benefits through partnerships with dairy farmers. 

10 months ago
Economy

Nestlé Indonesia continuous fight against stunting through nutrition education

The reduction of stunting in toddlers is a priority for Indonesia as the problem becomes increasingly prominent in society. The national target in 2024 is to reduce the prevalence of stunting by 14 percent.

10 months ago
Economy

China manufacturing activity grows for third straight month

China's manufacturing activity expanded in December for the third month in a row, official data showed Tuesday, as leaders fight to reverse a slowdown in the world's number two economy.

10 months ago
Economy

Independent smallholder group from Indonesia awarded RSPO certification in Thailand

An independent smallholder group from Indonesia has been recognized by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), becoming a Newly Certified Independent Smallholder Group for 2023/2024.

10 months ago
Economy premium

Not all extra budget requests will be met, says Prabowo

“Stop prodding at the finance minister,” the President joked.

10 months ago
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2024 a year of shrinking Indonesian middle class

The government maintains that the economic situation remains under control, despite warnings from businesses and analysts.

10 months ago
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