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Economy

China's factory output, retail sales growth worst in over a year

China's factory output and retail sales grew at their weakest pace in over a year in October, piling pressure on policymakers to revamp the US$19 trillion export-driven economy as mounting supply and demand strains threaten to further curtail growth.

27 minutes ago
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Footwear latest radiation scare in export products

Suspected cesium contamination in exported footwear adds to a string of incidents tarnishing the “Made in Indonesia” brand and prompting industry representatives to demand better detection. ...

13 hours ago
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Local banks shunning oil and gas exploration projects, SKK Migas says

Ahead of an anticipated bill to amend the 2001 Oil and Gas Law, the upstream regulatory body has urged lawmakers to design a new exploration financing framework. ...

19 hours ago

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Finance Ministry expects 5.1% growth in 2023

The government projects continued growth to the end of the year, after the economy grew over 5 percent in the first half of 2023.

2 years ago
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RI, US officials discuss critical minerals, semiconductors

Officials from the United States and Indonesia discussed cooperation plans related to critical minerals, cyber and maritime security and semiconductors in Washington on Monday local time.

2 years ago
Economy

National Logistics Ecosystem optimizes 2024 state budget

Indonesia’s national economic growth has continued its positive trend despite a global economic slowdown, growing above 5 percent for seven consecutive quarters.

2 years ago
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Jokowi’s 9-year reign does not amount to much for Papua

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo promised a more even economic development throughout the country prior to assuming office, but data suggest Indonesia’s easternmost provinces are still left behind.

2 years ago
Economy

Finance Ministry gears up to stabilize rupiah amid dollar pressures

The Finance Ministry aims to synchronize monetary and fiscal policies to prevent the rising dollar from jeopardizing the nation’s financial system.

2 years ago
Economy

Israel-Hamas war risks 'serious' economic damage: World Bank

"What just happened recently in Israel and Gaza -- at the end of the day you put all this together, I think the impact on economic development is even more serious," Ajay Banga said, adding: "I think we're at a very dangerous juncture." 

2 years ago
Economy

Ministry of Finance rule 2024 PNBP for Environmental Sustainability

The Ministry of Finance (Kemenkeu) ensures that non-tax state revenues (PNBP) 2024 will lead to increased innovation and quality of service as well as sustainability of life.

2 years ago
Economy

Climate 'loss and damage' talks end in failure

A crucial meeting on climate "loss and damages" ahead of COP28 ended in failure Saturday, with countries from the global north and south unable to reach an agreement, according to sources involved in the talks.

2 years ago
Economy premium

Investment up 21.6 percent in third quarter

The government has announced strong investment growth in the third quarter, which the minister in charge hailed as a sign of confidence in the domestic economy ahead of next year’s general elections.

2 years ago
Economy

2024 APBN to focus on economic growth through village, special autonomy funds

Focusing on strong economic prospects in the coming year, the Indonesian government is optimizing the state budget (APBN) to encourage economic growth in 2024, with particular attention given to regional growth through village funds, special autonomy (Otsus) funds and fiscal incentives.

2 years ago
Economy

IMF and Sri Lanka reach agreement for $330m disbursal

The recommendation to make roughly $330 million available to the South Asian country follows agreement over the first review of the four-year Extended Fund Facility (EFF) agreement it signed up to in March, the International Monetary Fund said in a statement. 

2 years ago
Economy

Biden to sell Americans on billions for Israel, Ukraine in speech

The White House said Biden will unveil a new funding request this week believed to be as much as $100 billion. It may include $60 billion for Ukraine and $10 billion for Israel, sources say, as well as billions for Asia and US border security.

2 years ago
Economy premium

BI unexpectedly hikes rate amid global uncertainty

Bank Indonesia deems the 25-basis-point increase necessary amid global uncertainty, even though inflation is at a low level.

2 years ago
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Indonesia seeks Chinese investment for energy transition

Home to 90 percent of global solar panel manufacturing capacity, China could help meet Indonesia's needs for renewable energy.

2 years ago
Economy

China's Q3 GDP growth, Sept activity show economic recovery gaining traction

Rapidly weakening growth in the world's second-biggest economy since the second quarter prompted authorities to step up efforts, with the stimulus is starting to gain traction although a property crisis and other headwinds continue to pose risks to the outlook.

2 years ago
Economy premium

RI companies ink deals worth $13.7b with Chinese counterparts

The SOEs minister says the investment agreements signed thus far are part of the US$29 million in potential deals expected from the President's working visit to Beijing, which includes the Belt and Road Forum from Oct. 16 to 18.

2 years ago
Economy premium

China's experience suggests industry will boom along HSR line: Analyst

The first high-speed rail project in China only covered 130 kilometers, similar to Indonesia’s Whoosh, and did not turn a profit in the beginning.

2 years ago
Economy premium

Imports dip on weakening industrial demand

The latest trade data shows that Indonesia has been importing fewer goods in recent months, which business representatives attribute to inflation and purchasing power but economists view as a temporary effect of the upcoming election. 

2 years ago
Economy

People and progress: ABB leading in pulp and paper with a sense of purpose

Stepping into one of the high-rise buildings in the Sudirman area of the capital city, it can be daunting to think about the people and stories waiting on the other side of the doors. The entire area is a map of companies that have led various industries for decades.

2 years ago
Economy

As global debt worries mount, is another crisis brewing?

Record debts, high interest rates, the costs of climate change, health and pension spending as populations age and fractious politics are stoking fears of a financial market crisis in big developed economies.

2 years ago
Economy

China saw moderate third-quarter growth as hurdles persist: Survey

China's economy is expected to have seen moderate growth in the third quarter, according to an AFP survey ahead of data this week, while experts warn that there were still significant hurdles for its recovery.

2 years ago
Economy

Borrell says EU to manage ties with China in 'constructive' manner

Borrell, who was speaking at a press briefing after talks with his Chinese counterpart, Foreign Minister Wang Yi, said "we need fairness, balance and reciprocity in order to remain as open as we are and want to be".

2 years ago
Economy

More Indonesian villages elevated to ‘self-sufficient’ status

The Villages, Disadvantaged Regions and Transmigration Ministry has made headway in rural development, as evidenced by the growing number of villages whose statuses have been upgraded to “self-sufficient”, thanks largely to disbursements from the Village Fund program to finance development under Law No. 6/2014 on villages.

2 years ago
Economy premium

Mideast escalation could hurt Indonesia's economy

Brent crude has risen since violence broke out in Israel and Gaza but could surge far past $100 in case of further escalation.

2 years ago
Economy premium

IMF keeps RI growth forecast at 5% amid lower Asian projection

The IMF has maintained its growth projection for Indonesia amid a general downward revision for Asian economies in its October outlook.

2 years ago
Economy

Finance Ministry focuses on high-quality human resources with Rp 660.8t education budget

The world of work has been transformed by the all-digital Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0), and human resources have increasingly become vital for countries in the face of technological advancements such as automation, as well as external threats like the COVID-19 pandemic.

2 years ago
Economy premium

2045 GDP target unreachable without big changes: Experts

Indonesia is holding on to its goal of becoming a developed economy by 2045, but to reach it, business as usual will not cut it.

2 years ago
Economy

Regional governments contribute 41 percent to village development: Minister

To ensure consistent results, collaboration between the central government and regional governments must share a common agenda that focuses on responding to similar field challenges, as well as a similar policy direction and objectives.

2 years ago
Economy

World Bank's Banga says he is open to using IMF SDRs to boost climate lending

SDRs are backed by dollars, euros, yen, sterling and yuan. The IMF created a $650 billion allocation of new SDRs in 2021 to help its member countries cope with COVID-19.

2 years ago
Economy

China's Country Garden says might not meet all debt obligations

The firm said Tuesday it had missed a payment of HK$470 million ($60 million). The group has a grace period of 30 days to avoid a potential default.

2 years ago
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