The outgoing EU ambassador to Indonesia, Denis Chaibi, whose term ends this month, told The Jakarta Post that stable regulations and fewer trade barriers would be key to attracting European investment in view of the signing of the Indonesia-EU CEPA in October.

After incurring a loss of nearly $290 million in the first six months of 2026, the government is finally stepping up to take over the operation and maintenance of the Jakarta-Bandung HSR, according to the finance minister.

The announcement comes almost six months into a war on Iran that has ground to a stalemate, with stalled peace talks and Tehran blocking most traffic through the crucial Strait of Hormuz.

Norway will continue developing its oil and gas resources in the Barents Sea regardless of the European Union's support for a moratorium on Arctic hydrocarbon supplies, and no longer sees itself as Europe's "green battery", Energy Minister Terje Aasland told Reuters.

Without detailing specific measures, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaled Washington would target "fearful nations" that practice "appeasement" by engaging with Iran's economy and financial system.

Combined investment from mainland China and Hong Kong reached US$11.5 billion in H1 2026, nearly three times the $4.1 billion recorded a year earlier.

Negotiations between the neighboring countries broke down Friday in Washington, putting into force new 50-percent US tariffs impacting about $20 billion worth of goods, or 5.5 percent of Canadian exports to the United States.

The lack of a final agreement means that new 50-percent duties, set to impact some $20 billion of Canadian exports to the United States, took effect on Saturday.

The US president did not say which countries would be exporting the beef but added there was a commitment to sell it at 25 percent below market prices.

Reducing reliance on western credit card providers was the main notion behind the establishment of the Indonesian Credit Card (KKI), so the country has a system to rise to the task when worst comes to worst.

Under the CEPA, around 90 percent of tariff lines for Indonesian goods entering the EU market will gradually be eliminated to zero.

The President made no mention of the country’s future capital city under construction in East Kalimantan in his State of the Nation address last Friday.

President Prabowo Subianto previously announced a plan to build 100 GW of solar power in the coming years, saying it could save the state up to Rp 73.9 trillion (US$4.14 billion) annually in electricity production.

South Korea will flag off on Saturday a container ship bound for Europe via the Arctic, testing whether a route opened by melting sea ice can be commercially viable, but risking friction with Western allies, as the voyage requires Russian cooperation.

The Nusantara Capital City (IKN) Authority will direct most of its 2027 budget toward completing legislative and judicial complexes, as private investment also expands across the future capital.

US President Donald Trump paused the planned rollout of new tariffs on Canadian goods late Tuesday, after negotiations between both countries that went down to the wire.

US, Japanese, German and French borrowing costs are at their highest levels in years or decades as debt levels in developed countries look increasingly unsustainable.

From displacement to success, Maluku-born Richard Waery details how education and a scholarship opportunity opened numerous doors for him. His is a story of resilience and proof that one opportunity can change the course of a lifetime.

Government programs, like the free nutritious meal initiative and Red and White Cooperatives, have helped drive commercial vehicle demand, but the boost may prove difficult to sustain.

Economists say the government’s macroeconomic assumptions for next year cast doubt on a 2027 budget plan that comes with relatively cautious goals for state revenue and expenditure.

The Japanese economy eked out modest growth in the second quarter despite the impact of the Iran war, official data showed Monday, but the reading fell short of market expectations.

President Prabowo Subianto has proposed a low fiscal deficit for the 2027 state budget bill though more efficient spending and higher revenue, even while holding onto an ambitious economic growth target.

For the first time, Statistics Indonesia (BPS) released a housing statistics figure, which compiles data from the National Socioeconomic Survey (Susenas) and administrative data from ministries, government agencies and local administrations.

President Prabowo Subianto plans to eliminate more than 750 state-owned enterprises and open legal

Indonesia’s textile exports are expected to grow by up to 4 percent in 2027, but weak supply-chain integration and outdated machinery are keeping the the industry from reaching its full potential.

The government is providing eased credit access to back local electric two-wheelers and push for the use of nickel-based batteries in an industry increasingly dominated by lithium alternatives.  

In little more than a decade, Indonesia has grown into Southeast Asia's largest economy, with its factories and resource base feeding supply chains that stretch to every major market.

Economists stress that creating a credible plan is more important than painting a bold aspiration, as the government continues to propose ambitious economic growth targets, while seeking to uphold fiscal prudence.

Iran remains under sweeping US and international sanctions, and it has yet to reach a peace deal to end the current conflict with the US and Israel, giving Tehran added incentive to seek alternative financial channels outside the dollar system.

Bank Indonesia’s retail sales index also dropped sharply in June, but the central bank sees improvements next month.