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Regulations premium

RI to learn from Brazil’s ethanol fuel success, says Bahlil

Brazil is the world leader in the use of sugarcane-based ethanol as car fuel, with its national mandatory blend reaching as high as 30 percent.

2 months ago
Economy

Nestlé Indonesia and BPJPH collaborate to increase halal certification

PT Nestlé Indonesia and the Halal Product Guarantee Agency (BPJPH) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote economic inclusivity by accelerating halal certification for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). ...

2 months ago
Economy

Hong Kong gears up to host annual National Games

Hong Kong is abuzz with excitement ahead of the 15th National Games (NG), which will take place from November 9 to 21, 2025, as is the atmosphere in the cohost jurisdictions of Guangdong and Macao, which are all anticipating this monumental milestone for China’s Greater Bay Area. ...

2 months ago

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Companies premium

HM Sampoerna buys $30m in patriot bonds

According to a disclosure to the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX), Sampoerna bought the bonds in two tranches under Danantara’s 2025 phase I long-term debt securities program.

2 months ago
Economy

US, Chinese officials face off on export controls, Trump tariff threat in Malaysia

Top economic officials from the US and China are due to arrive in Kuala Lumpur on Friday for talks to prevent a trade war escalation and keep next week's meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on track.

2 months ago
Economy premium

Mixed marks for govt navigating year of turbulent trade

The administration of President Prabowo Subianto has secured multiple trade agreements in its maiden year, partly thanks to the global pressure of an increasingly protectionist United States, but in bilateral talks with the US itself, Indonesia gave much and got little.

2 months ago
Markets

Oil rises nearly 5% on fresh US sanctions against Russia

Oil prices rose nearly 5 percent on Thursday after the US imposed sanctions on major Russian suppliers Rosneft and Lukoil over Russia's war in Ukraine, extending gains from the previous session.

2 months ago
Economy premium

Minister eyes massive boost in agricultural exports

Agriculture Minister Amran Sulaiman projects Indonesian exports soaring to Rp 2.4 quadrillion as the government accelerates downstream processing of coconuts and other key commodities.

2 months ago
Economy

Indonesia, Brazil strike cooperation deals as leaders meet

Presidents of the two countries witnessed the signing of agreements on oil, gas, electricity, technology, mining and agriculture, coming several months after US President Donald Trump imposed a tariff rate of 19 percent on imports from Indonesia under a new pact, and a 50-percent tariff on Brazilian products.

2 months ago
Companies

A platform ripe with potential, AdXelerate is Telkom’s programmatic ads breakthrough

In parallel with the rapid growth of Indonesia’s digital economy, the digital advertising sector has become a key driver in supporting business growth across the country.

2 months ago
Companies premium

Unilever records double-digit profit growth in first 9 months

PT Unilever Indonesia has reported strong profit growth for this year’s first nine months, but that comes after sales nosedived last year.

2 months ago
Economy

China, US to hold trade talks in Malaysia in coming days

"As agreed by both China and the United States... vice premier He Lifeng will lead a delegation to Malaysia from October 24 to 27 and hold economic and trade talks with the United States," Beijing's commerce ministry said in a statement.

2 months ago
Tech premium

Hangry raises $10.5m to expand kitchen network, enter Malaysia

Homegrown multi-brand cloud kitchen operator Hangry has raised US$10.5 million in its Series A5 funding round, the company said on Wednesday, as it seeks to expand operations and push into foreign markets.

2 months ago
Tech

Amazon uses AI to make robots better warehouse workers

The e-commerce colossus known for its promise of quick deliveries showed off robotic arms and other high-tech warehouse tools in Silicon Valley, saying AI is not only powering innovations but accelerating how quickly they are developed by the second largest employer in the United States.

2 months ago
Regulations premium

Govt earmarks Rp 8 trillion for 500,000 skilled workers program

Funded with a budget of Rp 8 trillion, the government is rolling out a training program for 500,000 workers as a key initiative under a new task force responsible for accelerating strategic programs.

2 months ago
Companies

Car giant VW warns of production hit from Nexperia chips row

Germany's Volkswagen warned Wednesday that its car production could be hit by a shortage of Nexperia semiconductors amid a deepening row between China and the Netherlands over the chipmaker.

2 months ago
Economy premium

Prabowo’s ‘Indonesia Incorporated’ vision faces test of market trust

While the government’s call for unity resonates, experts and business leaders caution that the state-centric approach may stifle market forces unless accompanied by reforms to lower economic costs and strengthen the rule of law.

2 months ago
Companies

Why Hong Kong Should Be Your Next Business Destination

Hong Kong and Indonesia, as key players in Asia, exemplify internationalism and openness, leveraging their unique strengths—Indonesia as ASEAN's largest economy and Hong Kong as gateway to Chinese Mainland and global markets —to foster greater economic complementarity and synergy.

2 months ago
Markets premium

BI pauses after three consecutive rate cuts, but open to more

Bank Indonesia has kept its benchmark interest rate in place after decreasing it by 25 basis points (bps) in each of the past three months, but the central bank is open for further cuts to encourage lending and push economic growth to its true potential.

2 months ago
Companies premium

Govt lowers airfares by up to 14 percent for year-end holidays

The price reduction will apply to economy class domestic flights for travel between Dec. 22 and Jan. 10, 2026, with the discounted tickets available for booking from Oct. 22 to Jan. 10, 2026.  

2 months ago
Regulations

EU eases deforestation law for smallholders but keeps 2025 start

The European Commission proposed a further softening of the EU anti-deforestation law on Tuesday, relieving the reporting burden for many smallholders and businesses in select countries but stepping back from delaying the world-first green policy by another year.

2 months ago
Regulations premium

Govt prepares 1 million hectares for ethanol feedstock

Ethanol can be produced from sugarcane, cassava or corn. Agriculture Minister Amran Sulaiman said preparing 1 million hectares of agricultural lands to cultivate the commodities was a directive from President Prabowo Subianto.  

2 months ago
Markets

Shares dip, gold retreats as FOMO buying gets reality check

Global shares slipped on Wednesday and gold pulled back sharply from a blistering rally, as stretched valuations came under scrutiny and investors booked profits.

2 months ago
Economy premium

National oil lifting tops budget target at 619,000 bpd

Oil lifting has surpassed the target started in the state budget for the first time since 2008, Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia announced, citing rising production and new measures to legalize tens of thousands of community-run oil wells.

2 months ago
Regulations premium

Doubts over Bali’s readiness to become a financial hub

The government has set its sights on turning Bali into a global financial hub as it seeks to move forward with the family office plan thought up by the previous presidential administration, but there are doubts as to whether the resort island is cut out for such a role.  

2 months ago
Economy premium

Indonesia to build ‘national car’ within three years: Prabowo

The President envisions all top-level government officials switching to domestically produced cars to foster national pride, support the local automotive industry and reduce dependence on imported vehicles.

2 months ago
Companies premium

Tempo Scan Group founder Kartini Muljadi passes away at 95

One of Indonesia's wealthiest businesswomen, Kartini Muljadi, passed away on Monday evening.

2 months ago
Economy premium

Navigating the storm in the multi-finance industry

Amid the slowdown in financing growth this year, the multifinance industry needs to find new strategies that can adapt and innovate with current conditions to stay both competitive and relevant.

2 months ago
Markets

Australia rare earths deal is a start but won't shake China dominance any time soon

The White House said US investments into Australia would unlock deposits of critical minerals worth $53 billion, without offering many details.

2 months ago
Companies premium

BCA readies Rp 5 trillion share buyback to stabilize stock price

The buyback, set to run from Oct. 22 to Jan. 19, 2026, comes as the company announced its third-quarter performance on Monday.

2 months ago
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